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Winnipeg Free Press
Oct 11 1:59 AM
Brandon-Souris is currently represented by Larry Maguire (Conservative). Larry Maguire won the riding for the Conservatives in 2015 with 20,667 of 41,153 votes (50.22%). Jodi Wyman of the Liberals finished second with 15,342 (37.28%) votes. Melissa Joy Wastasecoot of the New Democrats finished third with 2,618 (6.36%) votes.
As per the 2016 census, Brandon-Souris is home to 88,170 people. That is an increase of 4,356 (5.2%) from 2011. It ranks 278th overall in population size nationally, and is less populous than the national average of 103,417.
Brandon--Souris is younger than average with its average age being 39.9 compared to the national average of 41.06 and a median age of 38.4 compared to the national median of 41.7. The average census families size is 2.3 which is smaller than the national average size of census families at 2.49.
Households in Brandon-Souris are poorer than average. The median total income of households was $67,040 in 2015. The national average was $73,050. The median after-tax income in 2015 was $57,843.
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The Free Press invited all federal candidates to fill out a questionnaire about themselves, the issues affecting their communities, and what they hope to achieve in office.
Ten questions on the issues: Find out how your opinions compare with the candidates hoping to become your next MP.
We’ll then show you how the candidates’ positions compare to yours.
If a party’s position doesn’t appear on the scale below, their candidate did not respond to the question.
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How big of a priority is it to balance the federal budget?
Essential
High priority
Neutral
Low priority
Not important
INDI would rather have more money in my pocket through tax cuts than have the federal government increase spending on public services.
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Neutral
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Strongly disagree
INDIn 2018, about 320,000 immigrants came to Canada. Is that the right number?
Way too many
Too many
About right
Too few
Way too few
INDIn 2018, about 28,000 refugees came to Canada. Is that the right number?
Way too many
Too many
About right
Too few
Way too few
INDHow important is it for Canada to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions?
Essential
High priority
Neutral
Low priority
Not important
INDShould Canada approve the construction of new fossil-fuel pipelines?
Definitely
A few
Maybe
No
Get Canada off oil
INDHandguns should be banned in Canada.
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Neutral
Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree
INDTo what extent do you feel there is a need for reconciliation between Canada and Indigenous peoples?
Great need
Some need
Neutral
Low need
No need
INDSome of Canada’s big cities want the federal government channel funding directly to them for things like transit, rather than sending funding to the provinces to distribute to cities. Is that a good idea?
Great idea
Good idea
Neutral
Bad idea
Terrible idea
INDThe Canadian government should implement a pharmacare program to cover the cost of prescription drugs.
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Neutral
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Strongly disagree
INDThe candidates, as people: Would-be MPs introduce themselves to you and describe their backgrounds, what made them decide to run in this election, and how they hope to solve the problems facing your community.
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Age: 46
Profession: I am a registered dietitian by profession. Currently I work as a healthy living facilitator.
Education:
I have a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan. I completed a year long dietetic internship in Brandon, MB to become a registered dietitian.
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
Household income and affordability: more residents are living paycheque to paycheque and having trouble making ends meet. 1. Benefits such as the Canada Child Benefit and OAS should be tax free 2. OAS at 65 should be protected and increased 3. Introduce a national pharmacare program 4. Invest in educational opportunities 4. Focus on maintaining and creating good paying jobs i.e. in the green technology sectorWhy did you decide to run in this election?
People have lost trust in partisan politics. They don’t feel seen or heard by politicians. I decided to run as an independent to offer a different way of doing politics by putting integrity back into politics.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
I grew up in a small farming town on the prairies.
https://vanessahamiltonformp.wordpress.com
@VHamiltonMP
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Age: 24
Profession: I am a missionary working with various local ministries and charitable organizations. Additionally, I have worked in home care, retail and as a companion to the elderly.
Education:
I received my high school diploma in 2013 and later completed additional political science and law classes at Brandon University.
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
The biggest issue facing Brandon-Souris is the protection of life. This includes various issues including protecting our youth. I have heard many constituents express concern about youth access to recreational drugs and specifically the meth crisis in the Brandon which must be addressed as it directly affects street safety and people’s lives. Working with and/or increasing funding for organizations and ministries that provide healthy mentorship programs and activities for young people would be a priority. Additionally youth must be protected from the sexualisation and gender-fluidity agenda being taught in our school divisions. These ideologies are giving young people grounds to question their birth gender and encouraging harmful, irreversible surgeries or hormone inhibiting drugs at a critical stage in development. Statistics report that most children who claim to be transgender identified with their original gender later in life. To better protect our youth, we must work with the provinces to implement solid educational curriculum, which would focus on academia such as language arts, mathematics, and science rather than social agendas. Finally, Canada is the only developed country that has zero laws regarding abortion at any stage of fetal development. As a result it is important to pass laws that would mandate informed consent regarding maternal health so that they are enabled to make educated decisions regarding their pregnancy. Laws around abortion are an important issue many Brandon-Souris residents still want discussed, which is something that needs to be addressed at the federal level. This is why I am thrilled to run with the Christian Heritage Party of Canada, which currently is the only federal pro-life party.Why did you decide to run in this election?
I am running to be a voice for the voiceless and to stand without compromise for the Biblical principles that Canada was founded on. It is time for Canadians to look past "political correctness" and to stand up for what really matters. The Christian Heritage Party is currently the only federal pro-life party. Life is a God-given gift and must be defended. I am running for the CHP, not for personal gain, but to genuinely serve people and to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves so that life will be defended in Canada again, that Jesus will be glorified and that God may keep our land glorious and free.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
I am 6 ft. 1 in. tall, still wear heals some of the time, but never played basketball. Growing up I was super quiet and was nervous talking to anyone outside of my family. Jesus worked a miracle in my life, gave me a voice and now I love meeting new people, have made over 3,000 phone calls to constituents in my riding and knocked on hundreds of doors.
https://www.vote4rebecca.com
https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaHein.chp
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Age: 54
Profession: Bookkeeper
Education:
Bachelor of Science - University of Manitoba
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
Poverty and the problems that it creates and amplifies are at the forefront of the Green Party's vision for Canada. These are significant issues in my riding, particularly in Brandon. We need major upfront investments to ensure no one is left behind in Canada's transition to a sustainable economy, powered by renewable energy. Specific proposals include universal pharmacare, free post-secondary tuition, retro-fitting residential and commercial buildings for energy efficiency, supporting drug rehabilitation and harm reduction programs, promoting the local food economy and healthy eating.Why did you decide to run in this election?
My interest in the workings of government led to my writing a regular political commentary in my local newspaper. I enjoy taking the pulse of my readers in the community. Listening to their thoughts and concerns about current events and the impact of those events on the lives of average folks is central to my commitment to involving people in conversations that matter. As an MP, I would advocate for a more collaborative approach to good and effective government. I see the challenge of an increasingly volatile climate as an opportunity. We all want a better future for our children; it’s how we get there that requires vision and leadership.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
I spent a year in Paraguay on a voluntary service assignment with Mennonite Central Committee when I was 20.
https://bill4mp.wordpress.com/
@boooksguybill
https://www.facebook.com/bill.for.mp/
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Age: 54
Profession: Retired - 32 years in the Canadian Armed Forces
Education:
Grade 11 NDSS
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
Drug and alcohol epidemic that is killing our youth. Lack of mental health supports for those in addiction is unacceptable. I want to be able to get the money and supports down to the Provinces in order to address this crisis. Our plan to give GST revenues to each provinces to collect and use for health care would be a top priorityWhy did you decide to run in this election?
I have never seen he country so divided on political issues. The PC & cancel culture is making even basic communications between people hostile, family members not talking to another over politics. Also the incredible federal debt of $692 billion dollars, a debt that the other parties intend on increasing. We Cannot afford it, we need to balance the budget and get tax relief to CanadiansTell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
I’m a gay Metis veteran. My medical release from the Reg F was caused by mental trauma from being falsely accused of sexually assaulting two male subordinates by a homophobic superior. He didn’t think gays should be allowed in the military, and once I was outed he worked to have me removed with false allegations. Unfortunately ones career doesn’t recover from such accusations. The military Is still keeping my medical file, medical release medical and the National Investigation Service report “unreleaseable”
https://www.roblussier.ca/
@roblussier
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Age: 70
Profession: Farmer, MLA for Arthur—Virden and now seeking re-election as the MP for Brandon—Souris.
Education:
Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba.
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
Life is getting more expensive. Making life more affordable and putting money back in people's pockets is by far the largest issue I'm hearing from voters. We need to take immediate action and implement our plan to help people get ahead. We will: -Remove the GST off your home heating bills -Repeal the carbon tax -Lower income taxes by reducing the tax rate on income under $47,630 from 15% to 13.75% -Reduce the cost of public transit with a Green Public Transit Tax Credit -Let parents claim up to $1,000 per child for expenses related to fitness or sports-related activities by bringing back the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit -Let parents claim up to $500 per child for arts-related expenses or other extracurricular educational activities by bringing back the Children’s Arts and Learning Tax Credit -Increase the Senior Age Credit by $1,000Why did you decide to run in this election?
We have such amazing potential in our region. We can seize it if we invest in our critical infrastructure and support our local businesses and farmers. That's exactly what I will do. I want all Westman residents, from all backgrounds and all walks of life, to be able to climb the economic ladder. To get there, we must get the fundamentals right. We need lower taxes, predictable regulations, sound public finances, and smarter investments in areas like basic research and infrastructure.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
I am the Conservative representative that attends the Conferences of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, which is a biennial conference for parliamentarians representing the eight Arctic countries and the European Parliament.
http://www.rehiremaguire.ca
https://twitter.com/LarryMaguireMP
https://www.facebook.com/larrymaguiremp/
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