Why are you endorsing Mike?

“Mike and I have been friends since we both finished university, over 10 years ago now, and I've witnessed first-hand how good, and with ease, he is at getting things done with a broad spectrum of people and ideas. His professional resume is impressive, but Mike's also great at cultivating a community of friends that come from many different spaces. I see this as a positive skill for someone getting involved in politics. To top it off, he's not only a people person, but he's also a doer, he gets results. Mike's driven to see things through, but honest enough to take a step back and re-evaluate or re-consider, and listen; I think these qualities would make him an asset to our local riding.”

What do you hope to achieve personally/ professionally in your life?

“I hope to remain healthy into old age with my close friends and family nearby. I hope to witness positive changes in the world.”

Are you hopeful about the future?

“Some days I am, and some days I'm not.”

If you could change one thing today what would it be?

“That no one goes hungry tonight, or any other night.”

What do you hope to see in a politician/political campaign?

“Integrity would be nice, and this is why I support Mike. I would like to see less sloganeering, more discussion and debate and an openness to explore ideas and policies, even ones we might find difficult. More in-depth discussion about specific, concrete issues, such as Social Assistance, or Canada's positions on the Inheritance tax, etc, so any person can explore or grasp ideas and help further our collective understanding of social change.”