Legend

• CON Conservative
• LIB Liberal
• NDP New Democratic Party
• COM Communist
• GRN Green
• IND Independent
• CHP Christian Heritage Party
• PPC People's Party

• How big of a priority is it to balance the federal budget?

  Essential

  High priority

  Neutral

  Low priority

  Not important

  IND

  Vanessa Hamilton: I believe in sensible spending, meaning when there is a deficit it’s important to spend more on needs/priorities and cut down on the wants. I don’t believe in austerity measures to balance the budget since it hurts Canadian families.

  CHP

  Rebecca Hein: Government has the mandate to collect taxes in support of its legitimate programs in the public interest. Government, in turn, has a duty before God to conduct its economic affairs with honesty, impartiality, integrity, and a view to good stewardship of the taxes entrusted to it by the people of this nation. The justification for deficit spending is to stimulate the economy and decrease unemployment through which the budget would hopefully eventually balance itself. Yet the budget has not balanced itself and our debt is only getting bigger. The more a country goes into debt, the more tax dollars are required to pay the interest on the debt and thus the higher the taxes are required to be and the fewer dollars are left over to invest into social services, like education and healthcare. This is why the Christian Heritage Party firmly believes that for a government, balancing the budget is critical. It is important not to go beyond using the resources we have. Instead we need to steward what we have and cause it to grow.

  GRN

  Bill Tiessen: A balanced budget is an important goal and the Green Party has committed to a balanced budget in 5 years. However, if worsening economic conditions require additional spending, it would be prudent to review the timeline for a balanced budget and revise as required.

  PPC

  Robin Lussier: We must balance the budget within the two years proposed by Maxime Bernier. We at the highest debt level ever, $692 billion. Interest payments approx $26 billion per year. We need to stop this excessive spending immediately. Our young people will be forced to pay for this though higher and higher taxes. The budget has to be the number one priority

  CON

  Larry Maguire: We cannot continue to borrow billions of dollars and have no plan to ever return to balance. 2019 was supposed to be the year the Liberals stopped the deficit spending but now we know they never had any intention of keeping that commitment. A Conservative government will live within its means. We will also ensure that any new spending (i.e. not budgeted) must be paid for from savings within the government. We can return to a balanced budget by slowing the growth rate of spending and by eliminating wasteful spending, such as sending millions of dollars to the Asian Infrastructure Bank to build pipelines in other countries.
  • Did not respond:
  • NDP Ashley Duguay
  • LIB Terry Hayward

• I 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

  Somewhat disagree

  Strongly disagree

  IND

  Vanessa Hamilton: There isn’t just one magic ingredient that helps families with household income. Cutting taxes, such as offering boutique tax credits without having in depth overdue look at tax reform is not helpful in putting more money in pockets of people who really need it.

  CHP

  Rebecca Hein: As mentioned, public services are excellent as long as the government does not have to go further into debt to provide them. A balanced budget and lower debt, frees up revenue which can be used towards public services and infrastructure and allows for lower taxes which benefits all Canadians and strengthens the economy.

  GRN

  Bill Tiessen: Canada's tax burden has shifted significantly over the past decades. Where corporate taxes once made up a greater share of government revenues, that is no longer the case. I support increasing the money available for our spending priorities by increasing the tax paid by large corporations and banks; taxing large e-commerce businesses such as Google, Amazon and Netflix; and shutting down off-shore tax haven avoidance schemes. This added revenue would fund our spending priorities such as pharmacare, free tuition, and universal daycare. Canadians, especially those in lower income brackets would see their lives dramatically improved.

  PPC

  Robin Lussier: WE can do both. Balance the budget first by stopping using taxpayers money for corporate welfare, non-humanitarian foreign spending and excessive redundant programs. Get the federal govt out of provincial matters, provides the funding and transfers the provinces needs but there is no need to duplicate the same departments in the fed govt. Smaller federal gov’t while not reducing federal services. Plus once the budget is balanced increase tax savings for Canadians

  CON

  Larry Maguire: I firmly believe that a dollar in someone's pocket is more likely to be better spent on that individual’s priorities rather than whatever the government decides to do with it. Most people will acknowledge there are savings in government to be found. No government, regardless of who is in power, is running as efficiently as it can. We can lower taxes and make life more affordable while investing in public services.
  • Did not respond:
  • NDP Ashley Duguay
  • LIB Terry Hayward

• In 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

  IND

  Vanessa Hamilton: According to Statistics Canada Canada’s population is going to start to decline soon when the number of deaths outweigh births. We need a strong immigration policy to counteract this trend.

  CHP

  Rebecca Hein: Most Canadians are either immigrants or descended from immigrants. Legal immigration is an important and valued process. It must not be cheapened by allowing individuals to jump the queue and bypass proper protocol. Currently in Canada we have a worker shortage due to the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have been aborted on our soil. We value immigrants to Canada and the beautiful multi-ethnic culture that they bring, but all Immigrants must be made aware before their entry into Canada that they are to abide by the Common Law code which embodies Christian moral values and principles. Immigrants have an obligation to become self sufficient in the shortest time possible and to respect Canada's laws and heritage.

  GRN

  Bill Tiessen: The 'right' number is whatever number balances the demographic shifts of an aging population. In order to pay for the services we expect, we need people working and paying taxes. With effective supports and education opportunities, newcomers can be successfully integrated into Canadian society.

  PPC

  Robin Lussier: Our plan is reduce immigration to approx 150K a year. Stopping illegal border crossings and focus our immigration on economic migrants who have the skills we need. Professionals, entrepreneurs, students who want to contribute to Canadian society and integrate into our communities
  • Did not respond:
  • NDP Ashley Duguay
  • LIB Terry Hayward
  • CON Larry Maguire

• In 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

  IND

  Vanessa Hamilton: Canada is a nation recognized on the world stage for compassion and human rights. We are a leader by opening up our country to refugees.

  GRN

  Bill Tiessen: As more people across the world are displaced due to climate change effects, Canada needs to do its part to resettle environmental refugees.

  PPC

  Robin Lussier: Depends on your definition of refugee. People illegally crossing the border are not refugees. True refugees like the Yazidis are being exterminated and need our help. Many many people are stuck in UN Refugee Camps in horrible conditions, they should be our focus for repatriation to Canada
  • Did not respond:
  • CHP Rebecca Hein
  • NDP Ashley Duguay
  • LIB Terry Hayward
  • CON Larry Maguire

• How important is it for Canada to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions?

  Essential

  High priority

  Neutral

  Low priority

  Not important

  IND

  Vanessa Hamilton: Climate is the number one threat to humanity and to the futures of our children and grandchildren. I don’t want to leave a mess that my three children will have to clean up.

  CHP

  Rebecca Hein: As Canadians we must absolutely steward the land and environment that God has given us. On its own, however, carbon dioxide is not a pollutant but essential for photosynthesis and necessary for life. The government must look at how we can reduce pollution in the environment, but more importantly we must address the moral climate of our country. God blesses the land of a people who obey and fear Him (Deuteronomy 7:13). God promises us clearly in 2 Chronicles 7:14 that if His people who are called by His name will humble themselves and pray and seek His face and turn from their wicked ways, that He will hear from Heaven, forgive our sins and heal our land.

  GRN

  Bill Tiessen: Canada has made significant contributions to the world's cumulative greenhouse gas 'debt.' On a per capita basis, we have one of the highest carbon footprints of any country. As a developed nation, we must be world leaders in reducing emissions. Our relatively small population wasn't used as a reason not to send our young people to fight in WWII. It's even less of an excuse as we face a climate crisis that requires all hands on deck.

  PPC

  Robin Lussier: There is no Climate Emergency. However we have an obligation to keep the planet as lean as possible for the future generations. Reducing emissions is important, but so is the millions of litres of raw sewage being pumped into the ocean. Reducing single use items and choosing more environmentally friendly products in our day to day lives

  CON

  Larry Maguire: We have a real plan to reduce greenhouse gases, create jobs, and to meet the global challenge of climate change. Our plan targets polluters and not commuters. We will set emissions standards for major emitters that will lower greenhouse gases and drive Canadian businesses to the highest standards of green technology. Greenhouse gases don’t recognize borders. We will invest in technology to focus on reducing global emissions. We will leverage up to $1 billion in private investment in new venture capital for Canadian green technology companies. We will also create a single online hub for green technology innovators that will help them identify where they can find talent, information, and resources. And by creating a Green Patent Credit that will reduce the tax rate to 5% on income that is generated from green technology developed and patented in Canada, we can create jobs right here at home while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Did not respond:
  • NDP Ashley Duguay
  • LIB Terry Hayward

• Should Canada approve the construction of new fossil-fuel pipelines?

  Definitely

  A few

  Maybe

  No

  Get Canada off oil

  IND

  Vanessa Hamilton: If we could put man on the moon in 1969 then we should be driving electric cars by now.

  CHP

  Rebecca Hein: Man is a steward of God's earth and as such is responsible to God for both the preservation and the productive use of all the world's resources. Pollution and mismanagement of resources are an abuse of man's God-given mandate to develop the earth and care for it. The government should be committed to sufficient spending in the area of resource management, but more importantly we must address the moral climate of our country and steward a nation that honour and fear the Lord.

  GRN

  Bill Tiessen: The transition away from fossil fuels is a key component of the Green Party platform. The science is clear - we cannot continue increasing greenhouse gas emissions. To that end, Canada must do its fair share to move rapidly to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal. Additional pipelines are an admission that Canada will increase its exports of bitumen and natural gas, thereby negating any realistic attempts to honour our Paris commitments to reduce carbon emissions.

  PPC

  Robin Lussier: We will use to constitution to get pipeline built east and west. We are importing approx 675,000 barrels of oil a day from countries that kill gays. We need to get Canada energy self sufficient and stop the import of foreign oil.

  CON

  Larry Maguire: Pipelines are the most efficient way to move oil and gas. We must get our energy to tidewater. Canadian energy products can be used to replace dirtier foreign energy sources. By exporting Canadian energy, we can displace higher emissions products. For example, liquefied natural gas has the potential to provide a cleaner alternative for power generation in countries like China as they transition away from coal. We will also repeal Bill C-69, the no pipelines bill. A key plank of our platform is to develop a dedicated, coast-to-coast right-of-way specifically set aside for energy infrastructure projects. Rather than have industry submit complicated route proposals for every new transmission line and pipeline project, we could have a single corridor that is planned upfront and in full consultation with the provinces and with Indigenous Canadians. This will minimize environmental impacts, lower the costs of environmental assessments, increase certainty for investors, and get these critical projects built.
  • Did not respond:
  • NDP Ashley Duguay
  • LIB Terry Hayward

• Handguns should be banned in Canada.

  Strongly agree

  Somewhat agree

  Neutral

  Somewhat disagree

  Strongly disagree

  IND

  Vanessa Hamilton: Owning a gun in Canada is a privilege not a right.

  CHP

  Rebecca Hein: In many parts of Canada, guns are important for self-defence from predators, human or animal. Outlawing self defence deprives people of their ability to defend their most basic right, the right to life. Yet guns should be limited to use for hunting, sportsmanship and necessary self-defense. Handguns are not necessary for these purposes.

  GRN

  Bill Tiessen: Handguns, with the exception of those used for policing and sport shooting should be banned. Aggressive measures must be enforced to combat cross border smuggling of such weapons.

  PPC

  Robin Lussier: As a army weapons tech for over 20 years, I have used, maintained, fixed, deployed, and certified 1000’s of small arms. Legal, vetted, trained, tested and responsible firearms owners are not the problem. Drugs and gangs are the problem. The drug trade fuels the illegal weapons trade. Banning the sale of pistols or revolvers will not stop the shootings. Focus on the gangs and drugs and the use of illegal firearms will also stop

  CON

  Larry Maguire: Our law-abiding sports shooters are not the problem; criminals and gangs are. To make our streets safer, we will create a CBSA Firearms Smuggling Task Force and ensure that possessing a smuggled firearm means prison time. We will also provide more support to keep young people from joining gangs, as well as making prison time meaningful, with employment and life skills training.
  • Did not respond:
  • NDP Ashley Duguay
  • LIB Terry Hayward

• To 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

  IND

  Vanessa Hamilton: Healing includes acknowledging the pain First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples endured and respecting Indigenous rights. Solutions have been brought forward with the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action so let’s act upon them.

  CHP

  Rebecca Hein: Reconciliation, forgiveness and letting go is critical. Racism should never been an issue, as we are all created equally in the image of God. We cannot ignore tragedies that have taken place, yet we cannot continue to live in past failures. The tragedies that many First Nations People have experienced in Canada through the Residential Schools were horrific and never represented Jesus' heart of love for these precious people. We value Canada's Indigenous peoples and the beauty that they bring to Canada. Psalm 133:1 states how pleasant it is for brother to dwell together in unity. We must work together to embrace one another with our unique gifts and talents, love each other for who we are without letting minor differences like skin colour or race divide us.

  GRN

  Bill Tiessen: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiry have made recommendations to begin the process of addressing the inequities and historic wrongs committed against those who inhabited this country before colonization. We propose a Council of Canadian Governments that would include federal, provincial, municipal and First Nations representatives. This council would provide guidance on a range of issues: healthcare spending, child welfare, housing, clean water. Having Indigenous leaders involved at all stages of program development and delivery would vastly improve the value and timely delivery of services.

  PPC

  Robin Lussier: Absolutely - The current Indian Act needs to be completely re-written with consultations and input from First Nations communities. We a federal government that will not talk down to First Nations like they are children, which is often the case. We want to explore land ownership in FN communities, increased self governance and self determination with help from the gov’t not the gov’t telling FN what hey are going to do

  CON

  Larry Maguire: I support the reconciliation process with Indigenous peoples. We must focus on implementing policies that make real and measurable improvements in the lives of Canada’s Indigenous peoples. We will make investments in important areas, such as access to housing, health services, and good quality drinking water. It is critical that government spending translates into meaningful results on the ground.
  • Did not respond:
  • NDP Ashley Duguay
  • LIB Terry Hayward

• Some 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

  IND

  Vanessa Hamilton: No Comment

  CHP

  Rebecca Hein: Each level of government has its place. The federal government must work with the provinces to reduce red tape, unnecessary delays and to improve infrastructure and public services to serve all Canadians.

  GRN

  Bill Tiessen: A Council of Canadian Governments that involves municipalities could address these concerns. Improved communication and decision making that involves all stakeholders would go a long way to ensuring that federal funds are targeted to the needs for which they are meant.

  PPC

  Robin Lussier: The federal government needs to respect the constitution and stay out of provincial affairs. By allowing provinces to collect the GST, re-do the transfer payments system and reduce inter-provincial trade barriers so provinces can generate revenues more easily. Money from the feds comes from all Canadians, Ottawa would end up playing partisan politics with any funding they would be giving away to favoured cities

  CON

  Larry Maguire: I am in favour of getting infrastructure funding out the door and getting projects built in a timely manner. I have a good working relationship with all our municipalities. If this change gets projects built faster, then it should be discussed with the other levels of government regarding its merits. It was our previous Conservative government that doubled the Gas Tax Fund, made it permanent, and indexed it to inflation. In our region, there are multiple infrastructure needs and I will be a strong voice to secure federal funding for them.
  • Did not respond:
  • NDP Ashley Duguay
  • LIB Terry Hayward

• The Canadian government should implement a pharmacare program to cover the cost of prescription drugs.

  Strongly agree

  Somewhat agree

  Neutral

  Somewhat disagree

  Strongly disagree

  IND

  Vanessa Hamilton: Canadians shouldn’t have to choose to either put healthy food on the table, pay their rent or refill their prescriptions.

  CHP

  Rebecca Hein: The government should absolutely work toward making necessary drugs and medications more affordable for Canadians. The introduction of Pharmacare has some considerations that we would want addressed when considering a plan. The government is challenged to decide what drugs it would cover. A CHP government would not cover drugs for the purpose of ending life either through abortion or medically assisted suicide. Puberty blocking drugs and elective hormone treatments would not be covered. Drugs must be used for lifesaving, pain-relieving and health purposes only.

  GRN

  Bill Tiessen: A national pharmacare program should be implemented as quickly as possible. Canada is the only industrialized country with universal healthcare that doesn't cover prescription drugs. Significant savings could be realized by Canadians by purchasing in bulk through the federal government.

  PPC

  Robin Lussier: The federal government needs to stay out of provincial governments responsibility. How can we trust a federal government to run a national pharma when they can’t manage the national files they have now like Veterans Affairs, Indigenous Services, or the CAF

  CON

  Larry Maguire: Every person should have reasonable access to the healthcare they need. There are people who struggle to pay for or access prescription medications that we need to focus on to ensure they can afford their drugs. With that said, 2% of Canadians currently do not have some form of prescription coverage. We do not need to completely redo a system that is providing drug coverage for a large majority of Canadians. Instead, we should focus on filling the gaps in prescription coverage.
  • Did not respond:
  • NDP Ashley Duguay
  • LIB Terry Hayward

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