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You are invited to the 2024 OLP Convention on Saturday, November 23rd from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. It will be held in person at the Bowmanville Older Adult Association. There is also a virtual option at a reduced price. All Executive positions will be up for election as well as some of the Ethics Committee positions.

As part of our coverage of the Provincial By-election in the Bay of Quinte Riding this month, we are providing an opportunity for candidates to answer a set of common questions to explain some of their policies and share thoughts with local voters.

Here is the (edited) interview with Libertarian Candidate Mark Snow. The answers were edited for length only, and all candidates have the opportunity to request changes after publication if they feel that their answers were not properly summarized.

1. What are the key issues for voters in the Bay of Quinte?

Local residents are off to the ballot box. A by-election in Bay of Quinte riding has been called, following the resignation of MPP Todd Smith last month.

91X has offered all candidates a chance to share their platforms on “In Touch With Quinte.” Last week, we aired interviews with Lori Borthwick of the Green Party and Amanda Robertson from the NDP.

Accountability In Government. What the heck does that even mean?

Who ever goes to jail for spending improperly, trampling our rights. It is those questions you should be asking. God forbid you should not pay your taxes, or erect a building ... because for sure they will show up and hold YOU to account.

This problem all boils down to property rights, and authority. These 2 powers, in which you have very limited command over, are what allows the State to have authority over your body, your land, your work and YOUR children.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: refers to the idea that, with Freedom, comes the Responsibility to do no harm to others, just as you expect them to do no harm to you.

INDIVIDUAL

• A single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family.

FREEDOM

1. The quality or state of being free: such as

What power do you have if you are unhappy with your representative (MPP)?  Your only option is to wait 4 yrs for another election!

We believe Recall Legislation needs to enacted to give the constituents the ability to hold a vote to replace your MPP at anytime.  The Ontario Libertarian Party believes in local regional governance, with less centralized planning. Politicians that work for you.

You see, we believe your voice carries more weight at the local level, and will decentralize Queens Parks power in favour of local representation.

The private sector is able to deliver many services with lower administration costs, because they are trying to save money, make money and still be competitive with other suppliers.
 
Government creates monopolies such as healthcare and education, or supply management to ensure YOU are not permitted to enter the market ... without permission.

The biggest hindrance to home ownership for the people is Regulations and Taxation. Both those regulatory bodies in Ontario can add up to $49,000 to the cost of a home in the Ottawa region.

Most new home builds add these costs to the cost of borrowing and mortgage those funds, including HST, causing further debt repayment in interest and amortization over a 20 yr payment life.