He unsuccessfully sought the Reform Party nomination against Maurice Vellacott, and later entered the contest as an independent. Although a conservative on both fiscal and social issues, Dyck argued that he would not impose his personal views on others.
Despite failing to secure the Reform Party nomination against Maurice Vellacott, Dyck ultimately entered the race independently.  While adhering to conservative principles on both economic and social matters, he insisted on respecting individual viewpoints.