As the 45th federal election draws nearer, SA国际影视传媒 is asking candidates for the NWT to answer the same five questions.

Here are the answers from Green Party candidate Rainbow Eyes, whose legal name is Angela Davidson. She is a parachute candidate and deputy leader for the party, currently living in B.C.

If elected, what are your three main priorities as MP?

Reconciliation SA国际影视传媒� Right to Land and territory, a voice for the Indigenous people fighting to keep industry off traditional territory, social services & programs, well being of the people, cultural & traditional funding.

Affordability - housing, food, medications.

Mental well-being of people and communities.

What is your plan to reduce the cost of living in the NWT?

• Set clear rules for what SA国际影视传媒渁ffordableSA国际影视传媒� really means;
• strengthen housing market regulations;
• ensure the federal government gets back in the business of building housing;
• an individual or family should be able to pay their rent or mortgage with 30 per cent of their regular income;
• use covenants to make sure housing built with public money stays affordable forever.

What is your plan to boost employment opportunities for Indigenous people in the NWT?

Before employment opportunities are even considered the focus must be on community & mental services. Ensuring people have a connection to their culture and land is crucial. Addiction treatment must be provided for all people in the NWT.

I would help communities facilitate cultural and traditional programs such as Elder partnering for those looking for guidance in their lives. On-line courses for people living on remote communities. Land-based learning and training on their own territories.

Employment from promoting tourism of their territories as well as cultural tours. It is important to realize Indigenous people were colonized and lived one with the land. To return to this is the mission.

Between the Mackenzie Valley Highway and the Great Slave Geological Corridor, which infrastructure project is more important and why?

No answer provided.

Would you commit to the federal government pushing the GNWT to eliminate the Business Incentive Policy (BIP) to reduce trade with other jurisdictions in Canada? Why/Why not?

No. BIP is good for the people of the NWT. BIP is not a trade barrier. Ensuring small businesses are supported must be a priority within the federal government.

Election day is April 28.