Dick Cannings worried about electoral boundaries

[Gone_Fishin]

Dick Cannings is concerned that a chunk of West Kootenay hippies will be removed from his current riding.

A quick look at individual polling station results from the 2021 elections will show that he has cause for concern - he did well among the pot-addled flower children in rural Trail/Fruitvale and the Slocan Valley.

One has to wonder if his concern is more for the constituents in those areas or the NDP-leaning votes there?

What say you?

South Okanagan-West Kootenay boundary change raises concern


The boundary commission’s second draft showed it listened to the residents of Penticton and kept that community whole, but that news was overshadowed by drastic changes elsewhere in the riding. The entire Similkameen Valley was added on the west, the Arrow Lakes and Slocan Valley were moved into the new Vernon riding, and two parts of the West Kootenay were removed and added to the East Kootenay riding. As well, the ski resort of Big White was moved into the Kelowna riding.

So how do these changes meet the mandate of the commission? Well, they hit the population target of 116,000 bang on—well within the 25 percent margin allowed. The addition of the Similkameen to the south Okanagan riding makes sense from a social, economic, and historical context. Big White is obviously closely tied to Kelowna (and conversely, the addition of the Similkameen finally moves Apex into the same riding as Penticton).

But I’m hearing a lot of concern about some of the changes in the West Kootenay. For instance, Montrose and Fruitvale are essentially part of Trail, but the proposal separates them from that community and moves them into the East Kootenay. Castlegar neighbourhoods just outside the official city limits are cut off from their community in a similar manner.

[rustled]

Dick Cannings is concerned that a chunk of West Kootenay hippies will be removed from his current riding.

A quick look at individual polling station results from the 2021 elections will show that he has cause for concern - he did well among the pot-addled flower children in rural Trail/Fruitvale and the Slocan Valley.

One has to wonder if his concern is more for the constituents in those areas or the NDP-leaning votes there?

What say you?

South Okanagan-West Kootenay boundary change raises concern


The boundary commission’s second draft showed it listened to the residents of Penticton and kept that community whole, but that news was overshadowed by drastic changes elsewhere in the riding. The entire Similkameen Valley was added on the west, the Arrow Lakes and Slocan Valley were moved into the new Vernon riding, and two parts of the West Kootenay were removed and added to the East Kootenay riding. As well, the ski resort of Big White was moved into the Kelowna riding.

So how do these changes meet the mandate of the commission? Well, they hit the population target of 116,000 bang on—well within the 25 percent margin allowed. The addition of the Similkameen to the south Okanagan riding makes sense from a social, economic, and historical context. Big White is obviously closely tied to Kelowna (and conversely, the addition of the Similkameen finally moves Apex into the same riding as Penticton).

But I’m hearing a lot of concern about some of the changes in the West Kootenay. For instance, Montrose and Fruitvale are essentially part of Trail, but the proposal separates them from that community and moves them into the East Kootenay. Castlegar neighbourhoods just outside the official city limits are cut off from their community in a similar manner.

https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-s ... htm#412984
His "concern" was pretty transparent.

I found it amusing he was asking for public feedback! Scroll through his other columns and these threads to see why.

[A Concerned Citizen]

Seems like cannings is a little late to the party and hasn't done dick to help people out.

Something like this should have been top of mind for him to maximize public input ... and provide the mechanisms for same and how it will be dealt with.

I guess he was too busy trying to give all our money away on his pet projects like his private members bill, or talking about his bird watching club in parliament, or sending staff from Ottawa to Penticton or from Castlegar to Penticton and then back via Kelowa and Nelson or some unexplained trip to Vancouver for a conference that was more than likely a ndp party ....

Worrying about the riding boundaries is pretty important stuff and should have been discussed much earlier ... others have expressed concerns about how he never gets back to them so the concern regarding his request for input doesn't seem genuine.

[polelady]

Just had a quick look.. as a NDP MLA he is busy doing photo opps and not much else until yes he MAY loose some voters.. quick quick I best try to stop this !!!! He says !!!

[fluffy]

But I’m hearing a lot of concern about some of the changes in the West Kootenay. For instance, Montrose and Fruitvale are essentially part of Trail, but the proposal separates them from that community and moves them into the East Kootenay. Castlegar neighbourhoods just outside the official city limits are cut off from their community in a similar manner.

It looks to me like Mr. Cannings is responding to concerns raised by constituents in the affected areas, where the boundary revision is resulting in some areas being separated from their centres of commerce in favour of representation that may not reflect their local needs.

[GordonH]

*removed*

[apexglower]

Would be nice if Mr. Cannings returned phone calls about electoral boundaries.

[seewood]

If Cannings is concerned about loosing NDP supporters, Wonder if Rob Morrison ( Conservative) next door in Kootenay Columbia is concerned about gaining NDP supporters...?

[A Concerned Citizen]

Dick Cannings is concerned that a chunk of West Kootenay hippies will be removed from his current riding.

A quick look at individual polling station results from the 2021 elections will show that he has cause for concern - he did well among the pot-addled flower children in rural Trail/Fruitvale and the Slocan Valley.

One has to wonder if his concern is more for the constituents in those areas or the NDP-leaning votes there?

What say you?

If the LIBERAL/NDP coalition is genuinely concerned about electoral issues then one would think that they would be more vocal about China's interference in our 2019 and 2021 elections ...

Check out "in conversation with Michael Campbell in his MoneyTalks podcast (starts at 8:55)

https://therealstory.substack.com/p/thi ... to-say-27a

The discussion by these mainstream and the "directory of the “Friends of China” in Canada ... and the emphasis will be on individuals directly implicated in what we’re now learning from CSIS ..." is nothing short of alarming and as usual all we hear from Cannings is dick.

Folks can go to 8:55 on this link if they prefer ...

https://omny.fm/shows/money-talks-with- ... th-episode

[Gone_Fishin]

But I’m hearing a lot of concern about some of the changes in the West Kootenay. For instance, Montrose and Fruitvale are essentially part of Trail, but the proposal separates them from that community and moves them into the East Kootenay. Castlegar neighbourhoods just outside the official city limits are cut off from their community in a similar manner.

It looks to me like Mr. Cannings is responding to concerns raised by constituents in the affected areas, where the boundary revision is resulting in some areas being separated from their centres of commerce in favour of representation that may not reflect their local needs.

You would say that, wouldn't you?

But a careful look at Dick's careful wording shows otherwise: he does NOT say constituents are expressing concerns. The concerns are more likely around the NDP cabinet table about Dick's ultimate ouster from the riding.

Dick most definitely would have stated that constituents contacted him to express concern if it were true.

[fluffy]

But a careful look at Dick's careful wording shows otherwise: he does NOT say constituents are expressing concerns. The concerns are more likely around the NDP cabinet table about Dick's ultimate ouster from the riding.

Agreed he is not clear on the source of the concerns, but is that important ? The concerns are legitimate, voters in the affected areas have had their representation changed to outside their local area. And at a time when the opportunity for public input has passed.

[A Concerned Citizen]

*removed*

[A Concerned Citizen]

Heard today that the NCP/Liberal (NCP=New Communist Party) coalition that no one voted for in 2021 may be dissolving but any discerning citizen by now knows that a call for input on electoral boundaries is just trying to make up for years of ignoring constituents ... it's not to hard to figure out that a federal election is on the horizon ... and don't forget articles like the one dick put in to announce his phoney intentions to seek public input is most likely paid for by us, the taxpayers.

[Jeckle_72]

It looks to me like Mr. Cannings is responding to concerns raised by constituents in the affected areas, where the boundary revision is resulting in some areas being separated from their centres of commerce in favour of representation that may not reflect their local needs.

You would say that, wouldn't you?

But a careful look at Dick's careful wording shows otherwise: he does NOT say constituents are expressing concerns. The concerns are more likely around the NDP cabinet table about Dick's ultimate ouster from the riding.

Dick most definitely would have stated that constituents contacted him to express concern if it were true.

With all the deception that’s been circulating for decades about the so called electoral process it’s no wonder
why so many still believe that we actually have a say. What is commonly thought to be an election is nothing
but a smoke screen for the selection process. With evidence now surfacing about foreign interference by China.
the WEF WHO IMF SORROS and GATES you’d think by now people would clue in.
People such as Cannings Singh and a multitude of others are merely political puppets appointed by the aforementioned.
They do what they’re told to do and say what they’re told to say with zero regard or concern for the rest of us.
Welcome to the real world. It’s time to hold the puppets and their masters accountable.

Upcoming event. Cannings and Singh meet and greet March 1st 2023
in Penticton. Location to be announced.

Calling all supporters and dedicated members of the NDP team, you're invited to join NDP Leader, Jagmeet Singh and I for a special evening Meet & Greet on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 in Penticton at 6:30pm.

It's been too long since we gathered to celebrate our wins and get organized to keep improving the lives of everyday Canadians across the country.

Please RSVP as soon as possible to allow us to plan the venue accordingly. We'll reply to your RSVP shortly with location details.

I hope you can join,

Richard Cannings,
MP, South Okanagan - West Kootenay



Aside from all that. In the meantime and in between time.
Own nothing and be happy. Klaus Schwab.

[A Concerned Citizen]

You would say that, wouldn't you?

But a careful look at Dick's careful wording shows otherwise: he does NOT say constituents are expressing concerns. The concerns are more likely around the NDP cabinet table about Dick's ultimate ouster from the riding.

Dick most definitely would have stated that constituents contacted him to express concern if it were true.

With all the deception that’s been circulating for decades about the so called electoral process it’s no wonder
why so many still believe that we actually have a say. What is commonly thought to be an election is nothing
but a smoke screen for the selection process. With evidence now surfacing about foreign interference by China.
the WEF WHO IMF SORROS and GATES you’d think by now people would clue in.
People such as Cannings Singh and a multitude of others are merely political puppets appointed by the aforementioned.
They do what they’re told to do and say what they’re told to say with zero regard or concern for the rest of us.
Welcome to the real world. It’s time to hold the puppets and their masters accountable.

Upcoming event. Cannings and Singh meet and greet March 1st 2023
in Penticton. Location to be announced.

Calling all supporters and dedicated members of the NDP team, you're invited to join NDP Leader, Jagmeet Singh and I for a special evening Meet & Greet on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 in Penticton at 6:30pm.

It's been too long since we gathered to celebrate our wins and get organized to keep improving the lives of everyday Canadians across the country.

Please RSVP as soon as possible to allow us to plan the venue accordingly. We'll reply to your RSVP shortly with location details.

I hope you can join,

Richard Cannings,
MP, South Okanagan - West Kootenay



Aside from all that. In the meantime and in between time.
Own nothing and be happy. Klaus Schwab.

https://www.ndp.ca/meet-and-greet-fundr ... meet-singh

Looks like the event is exclusive to "local activists, long-term supporters and dedicated members of the NDP team" which is kind of repugnant and similar to the invitation only events held by trudeau that the ndp partnered with to keep him in power ...

If people can get in maybe they could get a chance to provide concerns about electoral boundary changes and a few other issues too ...