Trent Derrick is
from the Gitxsan First Nation and is the NDP candidate for Cariboo – Prince
George, BC.
Background and Experience
-Trent is a long time businessman and resident of Prince George,
where he owns the Spa of the North. He has recently opened a Rocky Mountain
Chocolate Factory in Prince George.
-He has been a team leader for various projects with the
provincial and federal government.
-In 2014, Trent ran to be councilor of the City of Prince
George garnering close to 4000 votes.
-He has a BA from the Taylor Univeristy College in Religion
and Theology.
- His community experience includes volunteering for the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, working with at-risk youth and a baseball
coach.
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Riding History
- The riding changed slightly from the previous area riding
of Prince George – Bulkley Valley.
- The previous Conservative MP Richard “Dick” Harris
(1993-2015 is not running for re-election, which means there is no incumbent.
- Cariboo-Prince George has an Aboriginal population of
16.4% (2011 NHS) compared to total Canadian citizen population in the riding.
The riding is located in north central British Columbia.
Candidates for
Cariboo – Prince George
Todd Doherty, Conservative
Tracy Calogheros, Liberal
Richard Jaques, Green
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Kathi Dickie is
from the Fort Nelson First Nation and is the NDP candidate for Prince George –
Peace River – Northern Rockies, BC.
Background and
Experience
- Kathi is currently serving a fourth term as councilor for
the Fort Nelson First Nation. She previously served as Chief of the nation, the
first female to do so. She is also the Education Director.
- She focused on economic development and employment,
promoting the sustainable development of natural resource industry.
-Her community experience includes a home-school
coordinator, she has volunteered for Fort Nelson Community Literacy, Citizens
on Patrol and is involved with Minverva.
- Kathi has a BA and teaching degree from the Simon Fraser
University and Holds certificates in Business Administration and Liberal Arts.
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Riding History
- The former riding was called Prince – George Peace River,
it was changed to it’s current name as part of the 2012 electoral
redistribution commission.
- The incumbent and current Conservative MP is Bob Zimmer,
one term MP who has served as the chaired his party’s BC/Yukon Caucus.
-Prince George – Peace River – Northern Rockies has an
Aboriginal population of 13.5 percent of the total population. It is the only
BC area that is part of the numbered treaties, being Treaty 8 territory and
contains several First Nations communities.
Candidates for Prince George – Peace River – Northern
Rockies
Bob Zimmer, Conservative
Matt Shaw, Liberal
Elizabeth Biggar, Green
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