Here is a sneak peak at questions students have put together to ask our local MP.

Note: not edited by Mr. Reid. Some good and some not so much.

Group 8

1. 1. With global warming such a large issue, Canada’s claim on arctic territory is being questioned. What is the federal government planning to do about this?
   2. The recent arisal of the tories robot call scandal surrounding the last federal election caused quite a stir. How did the government react to this?
   3. Kamloops is quite a ways from Ottawa. What is the travel like? Good? Bad? Both?
   4. There is some controversy pertaining to MP and government officials pension plans in comparison to regular tax payers pensions. Thoughts?
   5. Income inequality is at extreme highs in Canada. Does this pose issues to the nation?
   6. We have learned that you introduced new funding for community based projects addressing gender based violence in the North Thompson valley. Why in such a remote area and not a more populated urban center. Is it a large issue?
   7. We heard that you are opposed to a private members bill intended to make it easier for parents of immigrants to join their families in Canada. Why are you so opposed to this?
   8. Federal gov’t is putting 100 million dollars into creating the Canda Brain Research fund. This could benefit lots of people but would it raise taxes in the process?
2. Group 7
   1. @Cathy_Mcleod What do you think of teenagers voting?
   2. @Cathy_Mcleod Are you happy that the HST will be gone?
   3. @Cathy_Mcleod Why is everybody in policy’s bad at giving a straight answer?
   4. @Cathy_Mcleod What do you do for your job daily? Is it the same everyday?
   5. @Cathy_Mcleod Do you think the Ajax mine will be worth the health risk?
   6. @Cathy_Mcleod Have you ever proposed a bill before?
   7. @Cathy_Mcleod What is your favorite part if your job?
   8. @Cathy_Mcleod Whaf is the hardest part of being a member of parliament?
   9. @Cathy_Mcleod What do you see Kamloops doing in the near future?
   10. @Cathy_Mcleod Are you scared of the flooding potential in the westsyde area?
3. Group 6
4. 1. Who was the most interesting person you have met?
   2. Why are the F-35 Jets the best for Canada? Are there not better and cheaper jets out there that can be just as effective at doing what the F-35s will do?
   3. Why do most government leaders want to tax us? How does it benefit them?
   4. The F-35s are said to be not very good at defending from itself from air-to-air missiles fired at a distance and it has been criticized on how it performs as a fighter. What are your thoughts on this?
   5. How do you feel about the trade unions sending money into the students in Quebec?

   Group 5

5. 1. Now that you were elected MP for Kamloops, are you pro, or against the Ajax mine situation ? Why ?
   2. With bear season setting in, do you think the punishment for having garbage out the night before is too harsh, or not harsh enough ?
   3. With recent RCMP tazer scares, do you think some police officers are abusing the use of their tazers ?
   4. the teacher strike has really affected our school, and many others . Do you think it’s fair that the RCMP get a salary increase but the teachers don’t ?
   5. How do you think the minimum wage increase will affect b.c ?
   6. How will the Lakeland explosion affect the safety measures taken to prevent injuries/deaths, and how will the Feds help?
   7. What is the economic action plan and how will it affect Kamloops?
   8. How will the EAP help teens in Kamloops looking for a job?

   Group 4

6. 1. what is involved in your day to day routine?
   2. do you find social media helpful to solve issues that are of concern of the people of BC?
   3. What do you think of the new plan to bring Canadian troops home in 2014 with intentions of helping fund the Afghanistan national securrity instead?
   4. Do you have a favorite person or group of people that you deal with in your job?
   5. How much sleep do you get on average each night?
   6. Does your job bring a high stress level?
   7. What are the worst and best parts of your job?
   8. What would you do differently if you was back at school?
   9. Are you happy with your position in your line of work?

   Group 3

7. 1. what does being a member of parliament entail?
   2. what is the hardest part of your job?
   3. what do you enjoy most about your job?
   4. there is speculation that the Ajax mine will worsen kamloops weather, what is your opinion in this?
   5. what does being member of the Red Tape Reduction Revenue entail?
   6. there is a lot of talk about lowering the voting age. Would you support lowering the voting age in Canada? If so, why?
   7. are you concerned about the fact that there are many schools, seniors homes, and even a university in fairly close proximity to the mine?
   8. have you ever proposed a bill?
   9. the Ajax mine is suppossed to create a estimated 300-400 jobs, do you think this is worth it for the potential health risk that could result from the mine?
   10. British columbians have voted to scrap the hst, do you think this decision will benefit British columbians greatly?
   11. do you think buying the F-35 jets is really worth it with the huge cost that will come with them?
   12. do you think lowering the voting age will get young people more involved in politics?
   13. do you think the new Bill 78 that was just passed violates the rights of Canadians stated in the charter?

   Group 2

8. 1. How do you feel about the tuition increase in Quebec for the university students? What do you think the government will do about it?
   2. What does your job entail on a daily basis?
   3. How many jobs will the Ajax mine create? Will it be worth the potential health issues?
   4. Have you ever had a great idea and proposed a bill?
   5. Do you travel often for political reasons for your job?
   6. How do you feel about the toxic dust that the Ajax mine will create? The mine would be near schools, the hospital and the university.
   7. Do you think the voting age should be lowered? If so, do you think youths would make an uneducated vote?
   8. Do you think lowering the voting age would get youths more involved in politics or do you think it would be pointless?
   9. Many people were upset about the host when it first came into affect, now in British Columbia most people would like to get rid of it. The government said that the hst would help small bisinesses greatly, do you think that it really helped small businesses and will getting rid of it make an economic downfall for these little business owners?

   Group 1

9. 1. Why is everyone involved in politics so bad at giving a straight answer?
   2. What is the most frustrating part of your job? Are mornings harder than the nights?
   3. How does the government regulate the Health Care transfer payments?
   4. Do you personally like any other MP’s?
   5. Does the government plan to do anything about the unemployment rates in Canada?
   6. Why does it take so long to remove troops from foreign countries?
   7. Do you work with Elizabeth May?
   8. Special gatherings for women MP’s?
   9. Thoughts on the HST?
   10. Lodging for MP’s in Ottawa?
   11. Pension? How big is that ?