Lamoureux the Liberal candidate for Winnipeg North

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Kevin Lamoureux hopes Winnipeg North residents will help him retain his position as that riding’s member of Parliament in the federal election on Sept. 20.

The Liberal candidate was first elected to Winnipeg North in a byelection in 2010. He was re-elected in 2011, 2015, and 2019.

Lamoureux, 59, said he’s once again running because he believes in Canada’s post-pandemic potential. He noted that the federal government “needs to play a stronger role” in issues such as long-term health care, a national pharmacare program, and financial support for businesses and individuals.

The Maples resident said his top priority is being accessible to constituents.

“​​The most important thing I can do as a member of Parliament is be accessible to my constituents in between elections.

“The reason why I say that is because people have needs. And my first responsibility is to — as much as possible — try to meet those needs, whether it’s an immigration issue, financial support issue, or just being there so that people can express what’s on their mind.”

Lamoureux served as MLA for the former Winnipeg constituency of Inkster after elections in 1990, 1995, 2003, and 2007. During that time, he held several critic roles, including health, education, labour, housing, and immigration.

Health care continues to be a priority for Lamoureux.

“The province is the one that administers health care, but the federal government provides funds for health care. So when I think of Winnipeg North, health care is an important issue. And I bring to the table experience that allows me to encourage, promote and advocate co-operation between the two levels of government,” he said.

Under the leadership of Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government, both the emergency room and CancerCare clinic at Seven Oaks General Hospital were closed.

“There is absolutely no reason why we couldn’t have a much stronger Seven Oaks hospital, that would provide far more services than it currently provides. Everything from obstetrics to emergency services could and should be provided out of the Seven Oaks hospital.”

On the topic of climate change and the environment, Lamoureux supports the Canada Greener Homes Grant program, which provides up to 700,000 grants, each worth up to $5,000, to help homeowners make energy-efficient retrofits to their houses.

“It’s a program that does three things: It’s good for our environment, it creates jobs, and it improves the housing stock that we have in the north end of Winnipeg,” Lamoureux said.

Angela Brydges (Green), Melissa Chung-Mowat (NDP), Anas Kassem (CPC), and Patrick Neilan (PPC) are also confirmed candidates running in Winnipeg North.