Who is Tanille?
“I’m born and raised in Campbell River, and a member of the WeWaiKai Nation,” she says. “I am the first First Nation member to ever take a seat on Campbell River Council. I work as a Primary Care Manager with the First Nations Health Authority.
“I have my Masters and Undergrad in Social Work and have been a registered Social Worker for over a decade. I’m ready to expand my service, commitment and energy to go to bat for the people of North Island-Powell River.”
What are you hearing at the door?
“People love living here in North Island–Powell River, but they are worried about the Trump Tariffs, and ensuring the conservatives do not into power in our riding,” she says. “These challenges aren’t just personal; they’re also economic. We need a government that puts people first.
“The NDP has a plan invest in Canada, and build Canadian. Investing in ourselves is a ‘right now’ way we can defend our economy in the face of Trump. In our riding, the only way to stop the Conservatives is to vote NDP.”
The Issues: Tariffs, Housing and Inter-Provincial Trade
Tariffs:
“People are terrified about the Trump trade war, and the impacts it will have on our local economy,” she says. “Trump’s actions have already cost Canadians their jobs, but the NDP has a plan. The Build Canadian, Buy Canadian plan will use Canadian steel in federal projects to protect local jobs, support Canadian businesses over U.S. companies until tariffs end, and invest in local projects to build resilience.
“We will never become the 51st state. I’ll stand up for North Island – Powell River’s workers and families every day.”
Housing:
“More and more people in our community cannot afford to live here,” she says. “We’re fighting for investments in below-market housing to build more affordable rentals and make homeownership a reality for working families.
“Our plan delivers a ban corporate landlords from buying existing affordable rental buildings, setting aside 100 per cent of suitable federal crown land that we already own to build over 100 thousand rent-controlled homes by 2035, and redesign and double the Public Land Acquisition Fund, investing $1 billion over 5 years into acquiring more public land to build more rent-controlled homes on.”
Riding Issues:
“This election is about protecting North Island–Powell River from Trump’s tariffs, fighting for working families in Ottawa, and stopping MAGA-style Conservative extremism,” she says. “The NDP is the only choice to defeat Conservatives, while the Liberals haven’t won here in over 50 years.
“The Liberals just don’t have the numbers. A vote for the Liberals helps elect the Poilievre Conservatives. I’m in it for you, for working families ready to go to bat for affordable housing, climate action, and better health care. Together, we’ll stop Conservative cuts and focus on a better future that puts people first.”
Voters will head to the polls on April 28.
