This article was published prior to Election Canada’s confirmation of candidates. For the confirmed candidates as of Oct. 1, click here.
The federal election has been called by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for Oct. 21 and the Kelowna-Lake Country riding will see a full slate of party candidates. The declared candidates for the Kelowna-Lake Country riding are:
Stephen Fuhr
Liberal Party
Stephen Fuhr is a former CF-18 fighter pilot with the Canadian Air Force, who has run a military pilot training establishment and successfully managed a technology company of over 40 employees. As the incumbent MP seeking a second term in office after defeating incumbent Conservative MP Ron Cannan in the last federal election, he chaired the Standing Committee on National Defence.
Tracy Gray
Conservative Party
Tracy Gray is a small business owner, former City of Kelowna city councillor as well as founder and owner of discovery wines. Gray is an active member of the community and has extensive business experience, having worked most of her career in the B.C. beverage industry in wineries and breweries.
Justin Kulik
NDP
Justin Kulik is just 18 years old. Despite his age, he has been involved in many political activities. His accolades include working as a coordinator for Fair Vote Canada, creating a petition to end food waste in supermarkets and participating in the BC Youth Parliament.
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Travis Ashley
Green Party
Travis Ashley is a long-time Green Party supporter and plans to focus his campaign efforts on three main issues — fiscal responsibility, social justice, and ecological integrity for the Okanagan and for the country.
John Barr
People’s Party
John Barr will represent the People’s Party of Canada for Kelowna Lake-Country. He said he will fight for the values of personal responsibility, freedom, fairness and respect.
Darrin Fiddler
Marijuana Party
Darrin Fiddler is the chief operating executive at Mariceuticals Inc. and will represent the Marijuana Party for Kelowna Lake-Country.