The federal election campaign is underway.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper dropped the writ on Sunday.
Voters will be heading to the polls October 19.
Meanwhile, the South Shore – St. Margaret’s riding is expected to be up for grabs.
Current MP Gerald Keddy is retiring after 18 years in politics.
The idea of an 11-week campaign doesn’t sit well with Liberal candidate Bernadette Jordan.
“An 11 week campaign is ridiculous, there is no need of it and it’s just a waste of taxpayers money.”
Jordan says health-care, outmigration and infrastructure needs are key issues for the riding.
The NDP candidate also disagrees with the length of the campaign.
Alex Godbold feels it’s a strategic move by Harper.
“We have to be up to the task and we certainly are ready and we want to meet as many voters as possible.”
Godbold says he wants to help the NDP rebuild the health-care system and repeal bill C-51, which gave more power to police and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
The Conservative candidate for South Shore-St. Margaret’s says the election is all about choices.
Richard Clark says the prime minister has a proven track record when it comes to the economy and protecting Canada.
He says the riding needs continued strong representation in Ottawa.
“I know here in Nova Scotia how important that representation is. I think that politicians that remember they are a local representative, they do very well in politics and that explains why Gerald Keddy was so successful,
The Shelburne county native says the biggest issue on the doorstep is job creation on the South Shore.
Clark feels the long campaign will give him a good chance to meet many residents in the riding.
