This is a candidate profile for the April 28, 2025 federal election.
All candidates have been asked the same four questions, and were given a 600-word limit.
Responses are unedited for grammar and spelling, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of 92.9FM Big West Country and Pattison Media.
Canadians head to the polls on April 28.
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1) Why are you running to be a Member of Parliament?
I’m running because rural Albertans in Yellowhead deserve a better voice in Ottawa who understands both the land and the people who live on it. I’ve been door-knocking across Yellowhead for over seven months because this large riding requires time and effort to ensure rural Albertan voices are heard and represented. My immigrant father’s words when I told him I was going to run in politics: “well, at least you won’t get killed here” inspired me, reminding me of Canada’s democratic privilege, and appreciation for our multi-party system that forces people to work together. We have seen south of us what happens when too much power is concentrated in the hands of just one person. As a scientist, entrepreneur, and mother, I have always strived to build community through relationships and trust. My experience in food systems, policy advising, and community-building equips me to fight for health care, affordability, and sustainability.
2) Why should people vote for you, and what skills do you have that make you suitable for this role?
As someone who has spent over 15 years building food systems and social enterprises in this riding, I bring real, hands-on experience to this work. From launching a successful tea company to co-founding Farm Box, a local food delivery service that connected over 20 small scale farms in Alberta and BC to hundreds of families in the Bow Valley. I’ve always believed that local solutions are the heart of big change. We grew that business from zero to $1.2 million in sales in 6 years and we are proud that those food dollars were diverted from the corporate grocery store model. I’ve served on food security councils, started school gardens, and created a volunteer run hot lunch program at my kids’ school in Canmore. And as a current member of the National Food Policy Advisory Council, I’ve worked to shape systemic change. Now, I’m ready to take that same energy and commitment to Ottawa.
3) What will you advocate for; and do you intend to fully tow the party line?
I will advocate first and foremost for accessible healthcare, affordable housing, and a resilient local economy. That means enforcing the Canada Health Act to end ER closures, expanding pharmacare and dental care, and committing to a family doctor for every Canadian by 2030. I’ll push for rent‑controlled homes built on Crown land, low‑interest CMHC mortgages, and funding for farmers adapting to climate change through regenerative practices. While I share the NDP’s bold platform on expanded EI, child care, and the new wealth tax on assets over $10 million, I won’t hesitate to speak up if a policy fails Yellowhead. My commitment is to the people I represent: I will collaborate with my party to advance our shared values, but I’ll always push back if Ottawa’s agenda conflicts with our riding’s best interests. I have an orange Yoda on my dashboard as inspiration because, like a true rebel, I know sometimes you have to challenge the Empire to get things done.
4) How do you believe Canada’s federal government should tackle its current predicament with the United States, and where do you sit on Canadian sovereignty?
Canada must defend our industries and workers by responding firmly but strategically to U.S. tariffs. I support retaliatory tariffs and reinvesting that revenue into affected communities through training, EI enhancements, and regional economic development. Beyond tariffs, we need long‑term economic resilience: removing interprovincial trade barriers, shortening supply chains, and bolstering “buy Canadian” incentives, approaches I championed at Farm Box. As your MP, I will defend Canada’s right to set its own economic and social policies, ensuring our prosperity and values remain in Canadian hands.
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