With just days remaining before Election Day, candidates in the Chatham-Kent-Leamington riding are pleading why they deserve your vote.
The Ridgetown Independent reached out to candidates from the Liberal Party, Conservative Party, New Democratic Party, People’s Party of Canada, as well as the Green Party, to ask them about their plans on key topics. The questions were regarding whether or not the government should regulate social media as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation and if the government should increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions.
Mark Vercouteren, the Green Party candidate, said it is important that there is a system in place to ensure no fake accounts that spread lies and misinformation.
“Freedom of speech is important but spreading misinformation has shown to not only ruin lives but end them,” said Vercouteren.
Dave Epp, the Conservative Party candidate, said in a democratic society, abuses of power and authority can and should be called out without fear of retribution.
“Canada’s Conservatives support creating a level playing field between large foreign streaming services and Canadian broadcasters and championing Canadian arts and culture,” said Epp. “A Conservative government would do so without compromising Canadians’ fundamental rights and freedoms.”
Greg Hetherington, the Liberal Party candidate, believes in free speech but thinks people shouldn’t be able to misinform and share hate messages. He added that...
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