Vote APRIL 28
Vote APRIL 28, 2025
VOTE
Reggie
Goldsbury
Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies
It's time for us to meet the moment
This election is not business as usual. The United States, our long time neighbour and ally has declared economic war with massive protectionist tariffs. They've threatened to make Canada the 51st state. Trump's expansionist aspirations are after our resources - minerals, energy, logs, water and more. And the Kootenays are on the front lines. In these volatile times we need the strongest leadership possible.
The only logical choice is the Liberal Party of Canada under the leadership of Mark Carney. We will never become part of America. As your elected Liberal representative with the Carney government I will work tirelessly to ensure we protect and defend Canada and the Kootenays from Donald Trump’s tariffs. Like any clear-eyed economist, I reject the 51st state drift. We will stand firm—and for the Kootenays I will be the bold voice we need in Ottawa.
Energy.
Bold Kootenay Vision.
Real Results.
Canada Strong.
Vote REGGIE Goldsbury
ABOUT REGGIE GOLDSBURY
Canada STRONG means Kootenay STRONG
I’m Reggie Goldsbury and I'm honoured to carry the Liberal banner in the Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies. I’m a product of this region’s resilient heart; born in Cranbrook, tempered in Nelson, and rooted from Kimberley to the shores of Kootenay Lake.
As a fourth-generation Kootenay resident, I’ve lived the challenges we’re facing: housing that’s out of reach, health care stretched thin, core industries like softwood lumber, mining and energy under pressure, our Columbia River Treaty under threat, and government decisions made without us. We’ve spent too long between parties that don’t deliver. It’s time for unity and results - and we need them now.
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We all recognize the threat the new American establishment carries. And it's clear our best bet is a Carney led government.
In these challenging times, this election is also about whether small community voices like ours will be heard — or left behind.
I’ll tirelessly push for bold federal investment right here: mills humming again, sustainable critical mining, the Columbia River Treaty respected, a sound energy policy, and thriving communities. No ceding ground to external pressure. This campaign is a disciplined journey grounded in local reality. Track it at VoteReggie.ca.
Leadership demands clarity. I’ve delivered— 2010 Olympic logistics management, 2 terms on the College of the Rockies (COTR) Board of Governors, 3 terms elected COTRSA President. In 2016, I helped secure $83 million to sustain our ferry system—a lifeline for Kootenay Lake—proving I deliver when the stakes are high.
Today, I am part of the team that drives social investment that works here in the Kootenays. For 12 years I managed the Dock n Duck through economic storms, mastering rural business risk. Two RDCK Area E campaigns taught me grit; losses sharpened my resolve.
With a BBA in Rural Sustainability earned in 2022—while raising four amazing kids with my loving wife - I bring focus and backbone to real, sustainable progress. (Press here for my thesis on Kootenay Columbia Sustainability. I know the Kootenays.)
Columbia-Kootenay-Southern-Rockies deserves an energetic, progressive voice that’s tough, tested, and local. I’ll steer us forward with energy, insight, and resolve.
The Liberals will win in 2025. We are surging in the polls locally, well ahead of the NDP. Let’s make sure the Columbia Kootenay is at the governing table.
Vote Reggie to build unity, vitality in our communities, economic power, and Kootenay Canadian pride.
Why Reggie + Mark Carney:
Reggie Delivers
Energy, Bold Vision, Resolve and a Record of Real Results
With a Carney Government
REGGIE will:
Show Up and Stand Up for the Kootenays
Strengthen our Local Economies
Enhance Healthcare Access
Improve Affordability
Support Senior Autonomy
Protect the Environment through sustainability initiatives
Ensure local interests are heard in Columbia River Treaty negotiations
Champion New Transportation Corridors through riding
Drive direct investment into our riding for Resources and Industry
Create a Central Portal and use technology for a one-stop riding specific digital platform for you and your businesses
Pass bills forcing Rail Companies to work with Regional Stakeholders to implement electric passenger car travel, and garbage/recycling transportation
Healthcare Access
Enhancing Health Care Access for Columbia-Kootenay
Reggie believes quality health care shouldn’t depend on where you live. As your federal MP, Reggie will advocate for increased Canada Health Transfer funding to improve services in rural and remote areas, recruit more doctors and nurse practitioners, and expand telemedicine to reduce wait times. Reggie will push for national standards like a Mental Health Parity Act to ensure mental health care is treated as essential and champion targeted programs for Indigenous communities, veterans, and seniors. Additionally, Reggie will work to expand STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) into the region to provide faster emergency care for remote areas. By prioritizing these initiatives, Reggie will help build a stronger, more accessible health system that supports every family in Columbia-Kootenay.
The Strategic Vote is Liberal
In our Riding Liberals are Leading the Progressive Charge:
Polling shows voting Liberal is now the strongest progressive option. Your Liberal vote means the Kootenays will have a voice in the governing table (not some distant back bench). Even our Conservative friends are turning to Carney to deal with Trump. United we can stand for Kootenay Strong in Canada Strong
Progressive & Pragmatic
Your Liberal vote ensures a government that balances bold change with economic sustainability, appealing to progressive and practical voters. In the Kootenays our values are similar. Let's unite and ensure these values are heard.
Let's STOP Splitting the VOTE
NDP's weakened position in this riding risks dividing the progressive vote, and will hand Conservatives the win.
Voting Liberal consolidates support for a progressive future
Progressive values are evolving:
Mark Carney's platform adapts to modern challenges, offering fresh solutions that go beyond the last Liberal government - a vote for Reggie is a vote for new Liberal forward-thinking vision
Kootenays Included in Canada's Vision
The Kootenays in Mark Carney’s Vision for Canada
As the elected MP in a Carney government, Reggie will ensure the Kootenay's are at the heart of Canada’s bold vision for prosperity and sustainability. Reggie will defend the region's vital resources like softwood lumber, critical minerals, and water while investing in industries that drive the local economy—secondary forestry, transportation, mining, tourism, and clean energy. Reggie will push for thriving communities by addressing small business concerns, healthcare access, affordable housing, disaster preparedness for fires and floods, and local security. Together, Reggie will make sure the Kootenay's are not just included but lead the way in building a stronger, more resilient Canada.
Local Leadership Backed by a Winning National Plan
Reggie is part of Mark Carney’s Team to diversify the Economy and Stand Up to Trump's Tariffs and American expansionism
As your MP, Reggie will work alongside Mark Carney, one of the world’s top economic leaders, to build a resilient economy and tackle affordability. With "elbows up," we’ll fight back against Trump-style tariffs and protectionism that hurt Canadian workers and businesses. Together, we’ll defend Canada’s economic interests, create good-paying jobs, and ensure our community thrives in a fair and inclusive economy. Elect me to bring strong local leadership backed by a bold national plan.
Nation Building Projects
Building a Clean, Connected Future for Columbia-Kootenay
Reggie is championing a bold vision to modernize rail infrastructure and drive sustainability in our region. As your MP, Reggie will push for a National Rail Modernization Bill to:
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Electric Passenger Rail Loop: Connect Cranbrook, Invermere, Golden, Revelstoke, Nakusp, Nelson, and Creston with clean electric trains, providing rural residents better access to healthcare, groceries, and services while eliminating transport barriers and reducing emissions.
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Support Local Industries: Support new freight rail corridor to benefit key local industries like Teck, Mercer, and Kalesnikoff Lumber.
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National Recycling & Waste Hubs: Centralize garbage and recycling processing through central rail hubs, cutting costs for communities, creating jobs, and setting global standards for waste management.
These nation-building projects will create jobs, increase efficiencies reduce pollution, and unite rural and urban Canada—ensuring Columbia-Kootenay leads the way in building a cleaner, more connected future.
Deliver on the Environment
Protecting Our Environment and Building a Greener Future
Reggie is committed to safeguarding the breathtaking beauty of Columbia-Kootenay while tackling climate change head-on. As your MP, Reggie will champion renewable energy projects that create local jobs, protect forests and waterways with stronger conservation measures, and support sustainable practices that balance economic growth with ecological health. Reggie will work closely with Indigenous communities to ensure environmental stewardship is rooted in reconciliation and respect for traditional knowledge, making sustainability a core part of the region’s culture. By prioritizing these efforts, Reggie will help preserve the natural heritage of Columbia-Kootenay, prevent disasters, and build a greener, more resilient future for generations to come.
Community Unity and Inclusion
Building Community Unity and Inclusion
Our riding is stronger when every voice is heard. As your Liberal candidate, Reggie will foster unity by championing Indigenous reconciliation, supporting newcomers, and bridging the gap between rural and urban needs. Reggie will leverage federal programs like the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program to promote diversity and inclusion through local events, cultural exchanges, and community-led initiatives. By advocating for policies that combat polarization, support LGBTQ+ inclusion, and address economic disparities, Reggie will ensure that Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies is a place where everyone belongs and thrives. Through collaboration, dialogue, and shared action, Reggie will build a united community rooted in respect, diversity, and opportunity for all.