PLATFORM
As an independent candidate for Waterloo, I’m running to give our community a voice unbound by party lines or Ottawa’s agendas. My platform is built on three pillars: fueling Waterloo’s innovation economy, tackling affordability, and protecting our local interests. I’ll push for policies that support our tech sector—think tax incentives for startups and better funding for research—while ensuring our small businesses and workers aren’t squeezed by rising costs or foreign trade pressures. Unlike party candidates, I answer only to you, the people of Waterloo, and I’ll fight to keep our riding’s unique needs front and center.
I believe Waterloo deserves more than cookie-cutter promises from distant party headquarters. That’s why I’m committed to practical, homegrown solutions—like improving housing access for young families and students, strengthening our healthcare system with local input, and standing up for Canadian sovereignty in an uncertain global landscape. As an independent, I’m free to bridge divides, reject partisan games, and focus on what works for us. On April 28, vote for a candidate who’s in it for Waterloo, not a party—vote Hans Roach.
LIST OF ISSUES
Affordability and Cost of Living
Waterloo’s families, students, and workers are feeling the pinch of rising costs, from groceries to rent, and it’s time for a candidate who gets it. As an independent, I’m not here to peddle party talking points—I’m here to fight for real relief. That means pushing for tax breaks targeted at middle- and low-income households, not just the well-connected, and cracking down on corporate price gouging that’s hitting our wallets. Waterloo deserves a voice that puts people over profits, and I’ll work tirelessly to make life here more affordable.
Unlike the big parties, I’m not tied to special interests or national agendas that ignore our local reality. I’ll advocate for federal support to boost affordable housing—especially near the universities and tech hubs—so young professionals and students aren’t priced out of our community. My plan is simple: cut through the red tape, prioritize Waterloo’s needs, and deliver results that let families breathe easier. On April 28, vote for an independent who’ll stand up for your paycheque
Protecting Canadian Sovereignty and Local Jobs
With U.S. trade threats looming and global uncertainty on the rise, Waterloo’s economy—especially our tech and manufacturing sectors—needs a defender who won’t back down. As an independent, I’ll stand up for Canadian sovereignty, pushing back against tariffs and foreign takeovers that could gut our local jobs. I’m here to ensure Waterloo’s workers and businesses aren’t pawns in someone else’s game, but the heart of a strong, self-reliant Canada.
The big parties often bend to international pressure or prioritize other regions, but I’m focused on us. I’ll fight for policies that protect our supply chains, boost local manufacturing, and keep our tech innovations Canadian-owned—not shipped south or overseas. Waterloo’s future depends on leaders who put Canada first, and as your independent MP, that’s exactly what I’ll do.
Housing Access and Development
Housing in Waterloo is a crisis—students cram into overpriced rentals, young families can’t buy homes, and seniors are stuck with nowhere to downsize. As an independent, I’m not beholden to developers or party donors; my loyalty is to you. I’ll push for federal funding to fast-track affordable housing projects, especially near transit and campuses, and I’ll back policies that curb speculative buying so homes stay in reach for residents, not investors.
The major parties keep kicking this can down the road, but I’m ready to act. I’ll advocate for tax reforms to reward first-time buyers and penalize vacant properties, while working with local leaders to cut bureaucratic delays on new builds. Waterloo’s growth should lift us all up—not leave us out in the cold. On election day, choose a candidate who’ll make housing a priority, not a photo op.
Healthcare Access and Quality
Waterloo’s healthcare system is under strain—long wait times, doctor shortages, and an aging population demand action, not excuses. As your independent voice, I’ll press Ottawa for more funding to hire and retain family doctors and nurses right here in our riding, not just in big cities. I’ll also push for mental health support tailored to our students and tech workers, who face unique pressures in this fast-paced community.
Party candidates are too busy playing politics to fix what’s broken, but I’m free to focus on Waterloo’s needs. I’ll advocate for a federal-provincial partnership to expand clinics and telehealth options, cutting wait times and bringing care closer to home. My goal is simple: a healthcare system that works for all of us—young, old, or in between.
Supporting the Tech and Innovation Economy
Waterloo is Canada’s Silicon Valley North, but our tech sector needs a champion who’ll keep it thriving, not just coasting. As your independent candidate, I’ll push for federal investment in research and development, tax incentives for startups, and streamlined immigration policies to attract top talent—because our companies shouldn’t lose out to the U.S. or overseas competitors. I’m here to ensure Waterloo stays a global leader in innovation, not a footnote in someone else’s platform.
The big parties talk a good game, but their one-size-fits-all policies often leave Waterloo’s unique economy in the dust. I’ll fight for infrastructure—like better broadband and transit—to support our tech ecosystem, and I’ll hold Ottawa accountable to stop trade threats, like U.S. tariffs, from choking our growth. Free from party whips, I can focus on what works for us: practical, forward-thinking solutions that keep jobs and opportunities right here in Waterloo.