2025 Federal Election - Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies Riding Candidate Interviews

As part of CFUR’s Federal Election 2025 coverage, we aim to interview all the candidates running in the Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies and Cariboo–Prince George ridings. We present the Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies riding candidates thus far:


Clinton Emslie, is running for the Liberal Party of Canada in the Cariboo–Prince George riding.

We spoke to Dr. Peter Njenga who is taking a break from charitable work, teaching, accounting and real estate to run for MP in the Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies riding with the Federal Liberal Party. Uncontested in his application for the role, Njenga has been looking to increase his presence in the region for months ahead of the current campaign and is driving to campaign across the expansive riding over the next couple weeks. On a number of topics in our conversation he described what he feels is a balanced approach to industry, housing, and more.

Njenga is confident that party leader Mark Carney is the right person for PM. He encourages the electorate, “to vote Liberal and see whether there will be a change now, or in the next four years, compared to what has happened in this riding for the last decade, because it has been represented by Conservatives.” He asks, “What did they do?”

The 2025 Canadian Federal Election will be held on April 28th. Elections Canada has resources to help voters find the nearest polling station to them in the Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies riding.


As part of CFUR’s Federal Election 2025 coverage, we spoke to Mary Forbes who is pausing her Trash Talks to run for MP in the Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies riding with the Federal Liberal Party. A resident of Williams Lake BC, in the Cariboo–Prince George riding, Forbes feels there is significant overlap of issues between that riding and of the Northern Rockies riding. Coupled with her work experience in the North East of the province, she feels she can relate to constituents fairly easily and looks forward to engaging with as many people as possible. On a number of topics in our conversation she described her approach to healthcare, the resource industry, and more.

She feels a political representative should be approachable.

This interview is part of a series on the Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies riding. You can hear our interview with Liberal Party Dr. Peter Njenga here. We’ll post further links as we publish them.


As part of CFUR’s Federal Election 2025 coverage, we spoke to Cory “Grizz” Longley. He joined us online from his “Grizzebago” in Dawson Creek while taking a break from plumbing to run for MP of the Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies riding with the Federal NDP. Longley has grown weary of Bob Zimmer’s, the incumbent MP, representation. On a number of topics in our conversation he describes his approach to relationship building, infrastructure, and critiques the current representation with frenetic energy.

This interview is part of a series on the Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies riding. You can hear our interview with Liberal Party Dr. Peter Njenga here, and Green Party Mary Forbes here.


As part of CFUR’s Federal Election 2025 coverage, we spoke to David Watson. He joined us online from Bear Lake while taking a hiatus from his role as Postmaster to run for MP of the Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies riding with the People’s Party of Canada. In our conversation, amidst a few topics, he describes his approach to nation to nation negotiations, and what the PPC provides on the right side of the political spectrum that the Federal Conservative party does not.

This interview is part of a series on the Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies riding. You can hear our interview with Liberal Party Dr. Peter Njenga here, NDP Cory Longley here, and Green Party Mary Forbes here. This concludes our efforts to interview candidates in the PG-PR-NR riding.

2025 Federal Election - Cariboo--Prince George Riding Candidate Interviews

As part of CFUR’s Federal Election 2025 coverage, we aim to interview all the candidates running in the Cariboo–Prince George, and Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies ridings. We present these candidates thus far:


Clinton Emslie, is running for the Liberal Party of Canada in the Cariboo–Prince George riding.

We spoke to Liberal Party candidate, Clinton Emslie. Emslie is an immigration consultant based in Quesnel, and originally emigrated from South Africa. He is running in the Cariboo–Prince George district, after former Burns Lake Mayor Chris Beach was not formally accepted as a candidate. 

In a typical left to right political spectrum, the Liberal party is close to the centre. In our condensed version of this conversation, Mr. Emslie covers the leadership transition from Trudeau to Carney, domestic sovereignty, cost of living, and the toxic drug crises. His positions describe a solutions based approach to the challenges he sees ahead.

The 2025 Canadian Federal Election will be held on April 28th. Elections Canada has resources to help voters find the nearest polling station to them in the Cariboo–Prince George riding.


Jodie Capling, is running for the Green Party of Canada in the Cariboo–Prince George riding.

As part of CFUR’s Federal Election 2025 coverage, which aims to interview all the candidates running in the Cariboo–Prince George, and Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies ridings, we spoke to resource management MA Jodie Capling. Hailing from Alexis Creek, about 100km outside Williams Lake BC, Capling states what drew her to get behind the Greens, “I really like the Green Party’s attitude that if an idea is good for Canadians, it doesn’t matter where it came from. If it’s the best thing to do for Canadians, let’s do it.”

In our conversation, Capling shares her perspective on healthcare, housing, and balancing sustainability with development. While she admits she’s new to the political scene, and a successful election would present a steep learning curve, she’s willing to listen “if people have ideas that they want to share about their vision for Canada, or things that they think would be important, I’d love to hear about it.”

This interview is part of a series. You can hear our interview with Liberal Party candidate for Cariboo-Prince George, Clinton Emslie, here. We’ll post links to further interviews as we publish them.


Rudy Sans, is running for the People’s Party of Canada in the Cariboo–Prince George riding.

Disclaimer: In this interview, the guest makes claims which contradict IPCC established science regarding anthropomorphically driven climate change and glacial melt.

As part of CFUR’s Federal Election 2025 coverage, which aims to interview all the candidates running in the Cariboo–Prince George, and Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies ridings, we spoke to People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate, Rudy Sans. He is running in the Cariboo–Prince George district, is passionate about the outdoors, and is a Deputy Sheriff for Province of BC.

In a typical left to right political spectrum, the PPC is on the right side. In our condensed version, Mr. Sans covers topics of climate change, domestic sovereignty, gender identity, and the toxic drug crises. His positions describe a right wing alternative to the incumbent Conservative Party.

The 2025 Canadian Federal Election will be held on April 28th. Elections Canada has resources to help voters find the nearest polling station to them in the Cariboo–Prince George riding.

This interview is part of a series on the Cariboo-Prince George riding.


Jake Wiens, is running for the Christina Heritage Party of Canada in the Cariboo–Prince George riding.

Disclaimer: In this interview, the guest makes claims which contradict verified details concerning amounts of Fentanyl related substances crossing the Canada US border.

As part of CFUR’s Federal Election 2025 coverage, we spoke to Jake Wiens of the Christian Heritage Party (CHP) running in the Cariboo–Prince George riding. Residing in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh, Wiens feels our society would do well to consult Biblical ethics. In our conversation, Wiens shares his perspective on post-secondary education, sovereignty, and market capitalism.

While he admits not everyone will agree with his views he feels, “if we talk to each other politely, respectfully, we will work our way to closer truth.”

The 2025 Canadian Federal Election will be held on April 28th. Elections Canada has resources to help voters find the nearest polling station to them in the Cariboo–Prince George riding.

This interview is part of a series on the Cariboo-Prince George riding. You can hear our interview with Green Party Jodie Capling, here, People’s Party Rudy Sans here, and Liberal Clinton Emslie here. We’ll post further links as we publish them.


Angie Bonazzo is running for the New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada in the Cariboo–Prince George riding.

As part of CFUR’s Federal Election 2025 coverage, we spoke to Angie Bonazzo of the New Democratic Party (NDP) running in the Cariboo–Prince George riding. Residing in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh, alongside central platform issues, Bonazzo also feels our region would benefit from an abattoir. Her work experience in healthcare in the Peace Country region of BC, and locally connecting with clients from rural areas has expanded her perspective on several issues including agriculture.

The 2025 Canadian Federal Election will be held on April 28th. Elections Canada has resources to help voters find the nearest polling station to them in the Cariboo–Prince George riding.

This interview is part of a series on the Cariboo-Prince George riding. You can hear our interview with Green Party Jodie Capling, here, People’s Party Rudy Sans here, Christian Heritage Party’s Jake Wiens here, and Liberal Clinton Emslie here. We’ll post further links as we publish them.