Question 1

Alberta Separation

Accepted Answer

With decades of service to Canada, both her own and a deep family tradition of it, Alberta separation is a non-starter for Bonnie. She believes strongly in the importance of a united country where every province has a voice and where solutions are found through dialogue, not division.

Bonnie understands the frustration many Albertans feel with Ottawa and strongly believes that the causes of Western alienation need to be taken seriously, and addressed. But she also knows that separation would only create deeper economic, social, and security challenges for families here. She is committed to fighting for Alberta’s fair treatment within Confederation and ensuring rural voices are heard from the Legislature to Parliament.

For Bonnie, unity is strength, and decisions about Alberta’s future should never be influenced by foreign interests or external pressures. They should be made by and for the people who live and work here every day.

Question 2

Accountability and Transparency

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As we have seen, the lack of Accountability and Transparency in Government leads to the rise of Division and Extremisim within our home. Bonnie seeks to bring Fact-Based policies to Alberta, with the ability of the people to see, hear, and most importantly speak to what we need. Multiple ammendments to assorted legislation that hide the actions of the government will be reversed. Subject Matter Experts will be brought in to help shape policy.

Bonnie will also seek to ensure Corruption Legislation actually has teeth and is enforced to the uttmost.

Question 3

Health Care

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Health Care in Alberta needs to remain public. A two-tier American style system just artificially drives up costs. But Bonnie is not a Doctor, Nurse, or a Paramedic. Her intent is to bring efficient service back to Alberta by listening to the people that provide our Health Care. We are bleeding skills and knowledge as assorted professionals choose other provinces to practice in, and we need to stop the bleeding. Only by asking the experts can we do that in the most Balanced and Practical way possible.

This includes ensuring that we have a properly staffed Public Health care system, though that will take time given the damage already done to the system. It will also include removing the ADAP program, restoring AISH, and eliminating clawbacks should federal funding be available to people in need.

Question 4

Education

Accepted Answer

As with healthcare, K-12 Education in this province should be free at point of  service. While some Independent Schools fill niche needs within Alberta, they should not be recieving Capital Funding. A balanced and fair approach to grants and other funding streams to Independent Schools that fill those niche needs is required to ensure that Not For Profit schools remain within the spirit, not just the legal requirement.

Question 5

Firearms and Gun Control

Accepted Answer

Bill C-21 is an overstep by the Federal Government. It hurts Farmers, Hunters, and Sport Shooters. While some aspects of the bill are fantastic (ie: prohibition of firearms if convicted of domestic violence), the bulk of it remains very slapdash and haphazard without reason. Bonnie will continue to Advocate for the Legal Rights of firearms owners, and work with assorted Members of Parliament to repeal large swaths of C-21. We had Common-Sense gun control prior to C-21, that already prohibited automatic weapons, restricted magazine and clip capacities, restricted pistols, etc. Bonnie would see us go back to Common Sense.

Question 6

Infrastructure

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While Infastructure is largely a Municiple responsibility, large portions of the province require provincial partnerships. Bonnie's biggest push will be to get communications infastructure put in place in Rural Alberta to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and productivity of everyone. This includes more cellphone towers and broadband internet to even the most remote areas.

Question 7

Right to Repair

Accepted Answer

For people in Alberta if you own something, you should be able to fix it. From farmers and ranchers, to those in the city, this is rapidly becoming a critical issue that is increasing our Cost of Living. Modern farm equipment is often locked behind manufacturer software and restrictions, meaning simple repairs turn into expensive and time-consuming service calls. During seeding or harvest, waiting days for a dealer-approved technician can cost thousands of dollars and put entire operations at risk. Or basic home appliances that require proprietary tools and manuals to replace the most mundane pieces. It affects everyone, from small mechanics trying to keep local businesses alive, to families forced to replace electronics and appliances that could easily be fixed if parts and manuals were available, it all increases our base Cost of Living.

Bonnie will push for Provincial Legislation to curb the tide of "Planned Obsolescence" in Alberta, as well as working with Federal Partners to bring more meaningful change to Alberta.

Question 8

Gender Politics and LGBTQ+

Accepted Answer

For Bonnie, human rights are human rights. She believes no group has the right to impose its will over another, and that respect and dignity must be at the core of how we treat each other.

She does not believe the government has any place in regulating how people manage their own bodies, their health, or their personal choices. This includes reproductive rights, gender identity, and how individuals choose to present themselves.

Bonnie is committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of all Albertans, ensuring everyone can live safely and authentically without fear of discrimination or interference.

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