MOOSE JAW — Britt Baumann, the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan, launched her first campaign milestone at the Timothy Eaton Gardens with a general meeting and rally recently.
For Baumann, the event marked the beginning of an active outreach effort to promote the NDP and its values, offering an alternative to what she perceives as the growing influence of right-wing politics in Canada.
“This is our first official event, and it’s an opportunity to go out and speak to the community, and spread our message some more,” Baumann said. “Our message is about taking care of each other and giving people an alternative to voting for Pierre Poilievre or (Mark Carney).”
Baumann emphasized that the NDP stands firmly against the current political climate emerging from the United States, such as divisive rhetoric and policies. She drew a direct contrast between her party’s values and those of figures like U.S. President Donald Trump.
“That kind of alignment with Trump-style politics, with all the aggression and divisiveness, is unacceptable. We need to protect our values, promote our values, and make sure Canadians know that there is an alternative,” she said. “This is the time to work together, and the NDP is here to help the working class, not the billionaire class.”
A central theme of Baumann’s address was the party’s commitment to ensuring policies that benefit everyday Canadians, particularly those struggling with affordability. She highlighted the NDP’s past successes in implementing measures like the $10-per-day childcare, a universal framework for Pharmacare, and expanded dental care for Canadians.
Baumann also made a strong case for the importance of putting more money into the pockets of working-class families.
“We are all about putting money back in the hands of workers, not tax cuts for the rich” she explained. “We’re about tax cuts for the people doing the work.”
Baumann was joined by her campaign manager, Elise Klyne, who spoke about their ongoing canvassing efforts. Klyne explained that the initial canvassing phase involves a general outreach to understand where voters stand and what issues matter most to the community.
“We’re focusing on priority polling areas — places where we’ve seen significant support in the past,” Klyne said. “At this stage, we’re just trying to talk to people and see where they’re at… By the end of the campaign, we’ll have a more targeted approach.”
Baumann echoed Klyne’s remarks, stressing the importance of building personal connections with voters throughout the campaign.
“Canvassing is about talking to people, understanding their concerns, and hearing what’s on their minds,” she explained.
Looking ahead, Baumann plans to continue her outreach across the riding, focusing on rural communities such as Tuxford, Regina Beach, and Davidson, where the NDP aims to strengthen its presence.
“We’re hoping to get out to rural areas in the next couple of weeks because they make up a large portion of this constituency,” Baumann said. “We’re focused on making sure our message works for both urban and rural communities. Affordability, (for one example), is something that impacts everyone, whether you’re a farmer or a worker (in an urban centre).
“We’re here to provide an alternative to what we’re seeing in the political landscape today,” Baumann said. “It’s about working for the people, not the powerful few.”
To learn more about Britt Baumann and her campaign, visit BrittBaumann.NDP.ca.
The next federal election is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 28.
