A new dad wants to leave the world a better place so he's running for the Green Party of Canada in the Cloverdale-91原创 City riding.
Kevin Wilkie helps organizations reduce their environmental impact as a business development and asset manager in the facilities sector.
"As a new parent, I鈥檓 more aware than ever of the kind of world I want to leave behind for future generations," he said. "This is one of the main reasons I鈥檓 running for office. I believe the Green Party鈥檚 approach to tackling climate change, supporting local communities. and creating a more sustainable future aligns with the values I want to see in the world."
He said he would focus on practical solutions that balance economic growth with environmental responsibility.
"I want to support policies that help businesses and communities thrive in a way that respects the planet, from improving energy efficiency to expanding renewable energy," he said.
Health care and transportation infrastructure have seen improvements but Wilkie said a large divide still exists when addressing the needs of the riding. He added that access to affordable housing, despite endeavours to increase supply year over year, has still gone largely unchecked.
"However, one area that has not received enough attention is the struggle local businesses face in finding local workers and the disconnect between employers and job seekers," Wilkie said. "Businesses are often forced to rely on expensive third-party agencies to bring in foreign workers with varying levels of success. Meanwhile, many people in our community are unable to find work, which contributes to the growing wealth gap and homelessness crisis. This is a challenge that no one has yet come up with a solid solution for, but I believe I have a plan that can address it effectively."
Wilkie said he is among the many who are tired of "talking suits" 鈥� politicians who are disconnected from voters.
"Many in our communities don鈥檛 feel represented or heard, and we鈥檝e become frustrated with the status quo. This is why I believe a win in this riding by a smaller party like the Green Party could bring about real change," he said.
