MOOSE JAW — People’s Party of Canada candidate Chey Craik is encouraging Moose Jaw-area residents to vote for their values and not let other political parties or media cause them to despair.
“If it’s something you actually believe in, vote your voice, not their fear,” the Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan candidate said on April 1 after opening his campaign office at 256 High Street West.
This is Craik’s third attempt to win this riding after falling short in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.
Craik said it was great that the PPC had gained more votes during those elections, while he thought it was fantastic that, because of the party’s presence, there had been a shift in policies since the Conservative Party of Canada had adopted 75 per cent of its ideas.
If the PPC didn’t exist, the Conservatives would likely take their ideas from the left-wing parties, he noted.
“The fact we’re here and we’re promoting those (small-c conservative) values, I think that’s what's pushing the Overton Window more to the right to what we actually believe in,” Craik added.
Some people fear vote-splitting between the CPC and PCC, but Craik said that doesn’t exist in the Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan riding because 80 per cent of the votes go to conservative parties. Therefore, there isn’t room for left-wing parties to slide in for the win.
“And honestly, I believe the Liberals and NDP will be decimated in this election. We’ll see a massive drop in their support,” he added.
The People’s Party of Canada stands for freedom, responsibility, fairness and respect, values that built Canada and ones the party wants to restore to ensure a prosperous future for everyone, the PPC candidate said.
However, federal governments of both stripes have made promises they don’t keep and put political correctness ahead of common sense, special interests ahead of Canadians’ needs and the “global agenda” ahead of the country’s sovereignty, he continued.
“Enough is enough. It’s time for a real change, (a) change that puts Canadians first,” Craik said.
The PPC’s vision is to protect Canadian jobs, address cost-of-living challenges, make “bold reforms” to free the economy from government interference and “unleash Canada’s potential,” he continued. This economic focus includes fiscal responsibility and putting money back into taxpayers’ pockets.
Furthermore, the party wants to restore Canadian values — such as hard work, freedom of speech, respect for traditions and equality under the law — that unite people, Craik said.
Moreover, Canada must protect its sovereignty from globalist agendas that undermine its independence, which means Canadians should decide what is best for them and the country, he pointed out. Also, a decentralized federal government is required to empower provinces, municipalities and citizens.
The PPC also stands for a freer future, a freer economy where businesses thrive, a fairer society where families can afford homes, a stronger nation built on shared values, a sovereign country that defends its borders and a more decentralized government, Craik said.
“Together, we can send a clear message to Ottawa (that) Canadians deserve better than what they’ve been getting,” he added.
Meanwhile, the boundaries of the Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan constituency have changed since 2021, with the riding losing area near Saskatoon but gaining “a massive amount of land” to the west near Morse, Craik said. However, while the riding is larger geographically, the number of voters has stayed roughly the same.
The PPC candidate didn’t plan to open another campaign office in the constituency since he wanted to wisely use the money that donors had contributed. Instead, he planned to visit as much of the riding as he could before the April 28 election.
Social event
Craik is holding a "2025 Election Pool Night" social event on Friday, April 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Dooly's Billiards and Lounge. There will be pizza and pool, a bake sale and a silent auction. Tickets are $25, and to purchase, text 306-630-8545.
For more information, visit cheycraik.ca and peoplespartyofcanada.ca.
