Winnipeg South Q and A – Terry Duguid

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Winnipeg South is home to 85,540 people, based on the 2011 census, and includes the University of Manitoba and new developments of Waverley West. There are 62,156 people registered to vote in the riding.

The riding covers an area of 105 square-kilometres and includes neighbourhoods on both the east and west side of the Red River.

Four candidates are running for MP in Winnipeg South. Based on community  issues and concerns, The Sou’wester posed the same questions to each candidate to find out how they hope to work for the community if elected to Parliament.

Here are Liberal candidate Terry Duguid’s answers:

Q: What will you and your party do to support university students and their families, given that the province’s largest post-secondary institution is in Winnipeg South?

A: Supporting post-secondary education, preparing students for a knowledge-based economy and creating opportunities for graduates will be priorities for me as an MP.

The University of Manitoba has a billion-dollar impact on the provincial economy, and employs thousands of people. Ensuring that it thrives not only benefits students and their families, it is vital for the local and regional economy.

I will work to ensure that federal and provincial governments collaborate to provide sufficient funding for the university and its students. Furthermore, a Liberal government will invest $1.3 billion over three years to create jobs and a strong start for young Canadians.

Q: How will you and your party support immigrants and newcomers in the riding?

A: I strongly believe that immigration has been great for Winnipeg and has kept our local economy growing.

I strongly support the Liberal Party’s firm policy to increase immigration, and a new Liberal government will make family reunification one of its core immigration priorities. Immediate steps will include nearly doubling the budget for family class immigration processing, in order to restore processing times to levels achieved before the Harper decade.

My MP’s office will assist families in their reunification efforts and I will work hard to ensure that the federal immigration policy meets the need of our diverse community in Winnipeg South. 

Q: Many families in the expanding areas of Winnipeg South lack access to community clubs and public schools, etc. in their neighbourhood. How will you and your party ensure these constituents have equal access to public amenities?

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A: A Liberal government will invest $125 billion on infrastructure over 10 years to kick-start Canada’s economy and build needed amenities. For social infrastructure, we will prioritize investments in affordable housing and seniors facilities, early learning and childcare, and cultural or recreational infrastructure such as community clubs.

As a city councillor, I successfully negotiated Winnipeg’s portion of the first Canada Infrastructure Program. I have the experience required to secure significant new investments for the public amenities so badly needed by Winnipeg South’s growing population.

Q: Residents who have had door-to-door Canada Post delivery for decades have lost that service in favour of community mailboxes and more residents will be affected. How do you feel residents in the riding will be affected by the end of door-to-door delivery?

A: These service cuts hurt seniors, people with disabilities, and communities. They are asked to pay more for poorer service. Neither the Conservative government nor Canada Post properly consulted with Canadians on this matter. Significant parts of Winnipeg South which have had home delivery are losing it.

I support Justin Trudeau’s pledge to stop the plan to end door-to-door mail delivery, and begin a review of Canada Post to ensure it is fulfilling its mandate to provide high-quality service at a reasonable cost.