Introducing Independent Representative - Wade Sira
By Joan Janzen
Wade Sira has announced his candidacy as an Independent Representative in the upcoming provincial election for the Kindersley-Biggar constituency. He was born and raised in the Kenaston area and is currently employed by a Kindersley drilling company.
When speaking with voters in Macklin, Kerrobert, Kindersley, and Biggar, he found many constituents had concerns. Those concerns included the cost of living and a lack of opportunities to keep the next generation in the area. They also felt underrepresented by their current MLAs.
Wade Sira announced his candidacy as an Independent Representative for the Kindersley-Biggar constituency. Photo by Joan Janzen
As an independent candidate, Wade feels he will be better able to address those concerns since he won’t need to tow a party line. “Challenging the system is the only way change will happen,” he observed.
In addition to challenging the system, he desires to bring back common sense and introduce functional legislation while reducing the burden of bureaucratic policy and regulations. “It’s the people of Saskatchewan that make this province prosperous. Government only regulates our prosperity.”
He suggested introducing a private member’s bill such as a Saskatchewan Investment Fund. This fund would potentially be modelled after Alaska’s Investment Fund, which has been operating successfully for over forty years. Wade says it would protect the economy from the boom and bust cycles in this area with an abundance of agriculture and natural resources.
“We can protect ourselves by investing,” he added. “We need to be managing the debt; not just paying debt down, but investing into our future. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is advocating for the same thing.”
He spoke of stimulating the economy so Saskatchewan would become an attractive location to start or move value-added industries, industries where future generations could be employed and access career opportunities.
“It’s time Kindersley-Biggar constituency had a proper representative who is willing to work for them,” he said. “I want to be a voice for our constituency,” he concluded.