Winnipeg North candidate Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

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The Times posed four questions to all the candidates running for election in Winnipeg North. Here are the answers of Liberal Party of Canada candidate Kevin Lamoureux.

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Q: How would you recommend that your party spur economic development in Winnipeg North?
A: Our party believes that real investments in infrastructure to our communities will strengthen the middle class, create jobs, and grow Canada’s economy. That is why a Liberal government will nearly double infrastructure spending from the Harper government’s current $65 billion to $125 billion. This investment will help build the community from our roads to our buildings and also, economic growth and job creation.
 
Q: How do you feel you and your party can support the lives of Winnipeg North residents, specifically newcomers and the Aboriginal population?
A: Every month since being elected in 2010, my constituency office has helped over 100 newcomers to Winnipeg. From issues related to immigration to dealing with the ins and outs of moving, such as changing address information and ID, I am lucky to have experienced staff that help me get the job done.
I have also had the opportunity to meet with members of the Aboriginal community and will pursue ideas that will assist, such as the public inquiry into the 1,200 murdered and missing girls and women and dealing with the issues surrounding CFS (Child and Family Services) and the number of children in foster care.
 
Q: Winnipeg North was the first area in Winnipeg to lose door-to-door Canada Post service in favour of community mailboxes. How do you feel residents in the riding have been affected by the end of door-to-door delivery?
A: Unfortunately, I believe, and I have heard from residents how adversely they have been affected. The end of door-to-door service is and will be a challenge, particularly as the weather gets colder and especially for those with mobility and other health issues. I certainly believe the government failed to consider all options carefully and as a result, residents of Winnipeg North will be literally left in the cold when they have to retrieve their mail from community boxes. I will be reopening this issue in the future.

Q: What issue, that is not one of the issues above, do you feel is of the most concern to Winnipeg North residents and how will you address it?
A: Advocate and support important social programs that encourage quality health care, prevent crimes from happening and make our communities safer.