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This article was published 26/07/2021 (674 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
With warm summer weather and restrictions loosening, many Manitobans are getting outside and feeling hopeful that the future will be more free and safe than the past year and a half. I share that optimism.
At the same time, after speaking with parents, grandparents and young people, I have heard many of our neighbours express concern about the future. Our economy has taken a major hit and our country’s finances remain deeply in the red. Inflation is hitting record highs, making food and necessities more expensive, which has deeply affected seniors on fixed incomes and families living in poverty. For many young people, the dream of home ownership is now further out of reach. These days, it feels impossible to plan for the future.
Unfortunately, a recent Statistics Canada report confirmed that the Liberal government has failed to meet its Budget 2021 recovery targets, falling 340,000 jobs short of its promise that Canada would regain all jobs lost to the pandemic by June 2021. I remain concerned that the Prime Minister has failed to provide a clear plan for Canada’s economic recovery to Canadians.
Conservative leader Erin O’Toole has committed to restoring one million jobs and working to ensure all Canadians have access to good paying jobs in every industry and in every region of our country. Right now, Canadians are looking for stability, security, and a future that will provide greater opportunity for all of us once again. As the member of Parliament for Kildonan-St. Paul, that is my priority.
Over the parliamentary summer break, I have also focused on our community and spent time learning more about the struggles facing our most vulnerable.
I was thankful for the opportunity to serve breakfast and make pizzas for lunch for community members in need at Siloam Mission, and to deliver groceries and hot meals to seniors through one of Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre’s community support programs.
Both organizations have gone above and beyond to serve those in need in our community throughout the pandemic. I am thankful to the generous volunteers and patrons for supporting these critical community organizations.
If you have any questions concerning federal support programs for you or your family, or would like to share your perspective on issues facing Canadians today, please reach out to my office at 204-984-6322 or raquel.dancho@parl.gc.ca
Raquel Dancho
Kildonan-St. Paul constituency report
Raquel Dancho is the Conservative MP for Kildonan-St. Paul.