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

  PPC

  Steven Fletcher: Just like our homes we can’t spend more than we bring in even if our homes gain value. Balanced budgets create more opportunity, less risk and misery over time.

  CHP

  Melissa Penner: Balancing the budget is a priority. Canada currently borrows operating and investment capital from other nations and from international bankers and pays interest on the debt incurred—about $70 million every single day! This is an unnecessary cost for the Canadian taxpayer! The Christian Heritage Party would restore the Bank of Canada to its proper function. It would create and provide Canada’s money supply. Money would be lent at little or no interest to provinces, municipalities and Crown corporations for Canadian infrastructure projects. The money created for these projects, when repaid, would be taken back out of circulation.

  NDP

  Ken St. George: No one likes deficits – but the NDP will not balance the budget on the backs of everyday families. We want to invest in people, instead of making choices that squeeze working families harder than they are already being squeezed. We will ask multi-millionaires and mega-corporations to pay their fair share, with a 1 per cent tax on wealth over $20 million. We’ll also close tax loopholes and go after tax evaders.

  LIB

  Dr. Doug Eyolfson: We are committed to reducing our debt as part of our economy each year. Currently, our net debt-to-GDP Ratio is the lowest in the G7. We know that cuts and austerity are not the way to grow the economy. Using fiscally responsible programs like the Canada Child Benefit to invest in families, will continue to help support the growth and stability of our economy.
  • Did not respond:
  • IND Brian Ho
  • GRN Kristin Lauhn-Jensen
  • CON Marty Morantz

• 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

  PPC

  Steven Fletcher: There are many things that government does not need to be involved with nor does it need to incur the long term liabilities of a large public service which the rest of us have to pay for. However, I do recognize the amazing work many public servants provide. In particular I was really impressed with how the high level public servants with the supports of everyone came together during the economic crisis of 2008/2009.

  CHP

  Melissa Penner: Public Services are important and think it adds many great things to the community; however it should never put the Government of Canada into further debt.

  NDP

  Ken St. George: Canadian households are maxed out and feeling the financial pressure, but lower taxes are not the only - nor - best solution. A better solution - the New Democrat solution - to the financial stress Canadians face is to help them with the cost of living through a universal child care program, universal public pharmacare that covers 100% of our drug costs, regulating lower cell phone bills, building more affordable housing, eliminating the interest on student loans, and other cost saving measures. Rather than bringing in tax cuts and paying full price for the same services, the NDP proposals pool our demand - for child care, drugs, cell phones, and housing - and gets us a bulk discount on these goods and services that will pay off in the long term because we get the same services for less, and the money we save goes back into your pockets and into the economy.

  LIB

  Dr. Doug Eyolfson: My wife and I are both doctors and we have the financial security that many do not. We have always been happy to pay our fair share in order to ensure that our nation's essential social services are maintained for those who need them.
  • Did not respond:
  • IND Brian Ho
  • GRN Kristin Lauhn-Jensen
  • CON Marty Morantz

• 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

  PPC

  Steven Fletcher: Skilled immigration based on merit makes Canada better for everyone. There needs to be a rethink on not only how many people come to Canada but where they settle when they establish themselves. Knowledge of English or French is very important.

  NDP

  Ken St. George: A New Democrat government will make sure that our immigration policies and levels meet Canada’s labour force needs and recognize people’s experiences, contributions, and ties to Canada. We will work with the provinces to address gaps in settlement services and improve foreign credentials recognition.

  LIB

  Dr. Doug Eyolfson: Canada needs more immigration to help ensure we have enough workers to keep our economy stable. With a focus on recruiting highly skilled people, we can can help businesses attract the top talent they to expand and create more new jobs for Canadians.
  • Did not respond:
  • IND Brian Ho
  • CHP Melissa Penner
  • GRN Kristin Lauhn-Jensen
  • CON Marty Morantz

• 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

  PPC

  Steven Fletcher: The U.S. recently reduced the number of refugees they will accept to 18000. If we say that the United States is 10 times the size of Canada, and Canada is accepting more refugees than the United States there is something really out of proportion. Either Canada is accepting the U.S. equivalent of 280 000 refugees in relative terms or the U.S. is accepting too few or something in the middle. People crossing the U.S. border by definition cannot be refugees. When people jump the line it does a great disservice to those who are legitimate refugees and a disservice to our country as resources and good will are spent on people who are not following the intent of the term refugee. This is an important distinction to make in light of the action of Turkey invading Syria this week. There are Kurds and many others who have been friendly to Canada and our allies who are in real danger. This issue is developing and it’s complicated.

  NDP

  Ken St. George: The world is experiencing an unprecedented refugee crisis, Canada has a vital role to play in resettling people forced out of their homes by conflict, persecution, and disasters. A New Democrat government will fix the system to get rid of the backlog and work with Canadians to resettle refugees and ensure that they are given the support they need to build successful lives and new homes here in Canada. New Democrats will make the right choices to promote safety, security, and efficiency in Canada’s border communities by suspending the Safe Third Country agreement with the United States, allowing people to make asylum claims at official border crossings.

  LIB

  Dr. Doug Eyolfson: The circumstances that create refugees are impossible to predict or control. As a compassionate and prosperous country, we have the ability to welcome and assist vulnerable people from around the world when needed. Once they arrive, we can help them become productive members of Canada through our training programs.
  • Did not respond:
  • IND Brian Ho
  • CHP Melissa Penner
  • GRN Kristin Lauhn-Jensen
  • CON Marty Morantz

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

  Essential

  High priority

  Neutral

  Low priority

  Not important

  PPC

  Steven Fletcher: We keep our bodies clean we should keep our planet clean. The best action that we can take in the near term is export our cheap, green Manitoba Hydro generated power west to Saskatchewan and Alberta. We have a huge amount of power generating capacity and nowhere to send the power. I have long advocated and will continue to advocate for transmission links west. It is possible. We have the technology. It can be done in short order. It will be cheaper for everyone. More reliable and reduce GHGs far more than any punitive carbon tax.

  CHP

  Melissa Penner: Lowering the cost of hybrid vehicles would be one way that would lower the gas emissions going into the atmosphere and would provide the ability to purchase vehicles without the average Canadian going into further debt. Taking care of the land we have been blessed with is incredibly important. We are called to be good stewards of the land as the earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. Air pollution is a big concern and one of the concerns is the health risks that it brings to people. Some types of air pollution would include smoking, cannabis and vape smoke in public areas. There have incredible amounts of studies done on second hand smoke and with recent legalization of cannabis it has polluted the air even further. As the representive for the Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley area I would like to see a clean space where everyone could share the space together without the added air pollution. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says that “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” If we truly want to see Canada “glorious and free” we should return to the godly foundations it was once founded on.

  NDP

  Ken St. George: People across the country are worried about the future. Flooding and forest fires are threatening our homes. Polluted air and water are hitting communities hard. It’s time to fight climate change like we actually want to win. But the Liberals are just wasting time while they let the biggest polluters off the hook and give billions in subsidies to oil and gas companies. And while the Conservatives deny a problem even exists, families know we can’t waste any more time. We can make different choices for our environment – and the future of our communities. A New Democrat government will declare a climate emergency and put in place ambitious, science-based greenhouse gas reductions targets that will help stabilize the global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. We’ll put these targets in legislation and ensure accountability by creating an independent Climate Accountability Office to do regular audits of progress towards our climate goals. We can transition to a clean energy, carbon-free economy while investing in workers and creating jobs. And we can make life more affordable for families with retrofits, electric transit, and zero-emission vehicles. Recognizing that putting a price on carbon is an important tool to drive greenhouse gas reductions at the source, we will continue carbon pricing, including rebates to households that fall under the federal backstop plan, while making it fairer and rolling back the breaks this Liberal government has given to big polluters. Together, we can protect our air and water and become climate leaders.

  LIB

  Dr. Doug Eyolfson: No Comment
  • Did not respond:
  • IND Brian Ho
  • GRN Kristin Lauhn-Jensen
  • CON Marty Morantz

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

  Definitely

  A few

  Maybe

  No

  Get Canada off oil

  PPC

  Steven Fletcher: Yes. Let’s remember Manitoba is a major recipient of the wealth creation that occurs in Alberta. However, Alberta should buy our clean Manitoba Hydro power to mitigate the environmental impact. It is cheaper for Alberta ratepayers and better for Manitoba. A win-win-win. A fun Fletcher fact, the distance from the hydro station in northern Manitoba is shorter than the distance to Winnipeg. Everyone needs to reduce North-South thoughts and start thinking East-West.

  CHP

  Melissa Penner: Fossil fuel is natural resources which we have been using for many years. I think we should use the resources that we have so that Canada could become a self-sustaining nation that it once was. Job creation is another great aspect to building the fossil fuel pipelines, as the more jobs that can be created the more people you have pouring into the economy!

  NDP

  Ken St. George: New Democrats believe in giving Canadians a stronger voice in energy decisions that impact their communities. We will overhaul the process for reviewing major projects to ensure adequate time for public consultation and provide core funding to support Indigenous communities participating in these processes. Project by project and based on strict criteria we will ensure that proposed projects align with our emissions reductions targets, respect Indigenous rights, and create good jobs here in Canada.

  LIB

  Dr. Doug Eyolfson: Despite the urgent need to transition to a carbon neutral economy, the transition is not going to occur overnight. A significant part of our economy relies on fossil fuels and it would be irresponsible to quickly make that transition without properly considering the jobs that would be lost and the impact to all Canadians.
  • Did not respond:
  • IND Brian Ho
  • GRN Kristin Lauhn-Jensen
  • CON Marty Morantz

• Handguns should be banned in Canada.

  Strongly agree

  Somewhat agree

  Neutral

  Somewhat disagree

  Strongly disagree

  PPC

  Steven Fletcher: Current laws need to be enforced before new laws are introduced.

  CHP

  Melissa Penner: The Christian Heritage Party supports registered concealed carry for those who qualify and are adequately trained. School shootings and multiple murder-suicides across the country is not due to the increase in firearms ownership but to the decrease in morality, family stability, church attendance, and personal dignity. In Canada we need to be valuing others more highly than one’s self so that we will have the care and compassion for one another. The prevalence of mind-altering drugs and with the frequent exposure to violent and sexually-degrading content in movies, on TV and in video games is other factors in the rise of violence. Because society has rejected the notion of a Creator and mocks the concept of absolute moral values gives rise to a sense of purposelessness and isolation. Only by returning to a social order that honours moral behaviour, rewards self-control and places value on respect for human life, the supremacy of God and the rule of law can we hope to reduce the incidence of violence and murder.

  NDP

  Ken St. George: While the Liberals and Conservatives continue to play politics with firearms legislation and public safety, we’re committed to sensible legislation that will keep communities safe and work for lawful firearms owners. Among the many concerns considered, we appreciated the advocacy of law-abiding firearms owners who made the case that the regulations and laws that are adopted should not create an overbearing burden and a cumbersome system on sports shooting, hunting, or other activities that take place in communities across the country. We believe that any regulations on firearms should be evidence-based, and reflect community needs. That is why New Democrats have proposed giving municipalities the discretion to ban handguns, if they determine there is a local need to do so.

  LIB

  Dr. Doug Eyolfson: I spent 20 years in the emergency room and lost count of the number of gunshot injuries and fatalities I dealt with. My father was also in the RCMP for 24 years and we agreed that unless you are a sport target shooter or have a career in law enforcement or the military, there is no need for you to have access to a handgun.
  • Did not respond:
  • IND Brian Ho
  • GRN Kristin Lauhn-Jensen
  • CON Marty Morantz

• 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

  PPC

  Steven Fletcher: Of course.

  CHP

  Melissa Penner: Reconciliation is incredibly important, and I do believe many wonderful steps have been taken towards that. I believe that as the Government of Canada we should begin the process of focusing on Solutions for all people in Canada. My heart goes out to each person who has personally experienced or has had a family member who was forced into residential school. That was not the heart of God (Jesus), He is loving and kind and wants to see families brought together and not divided, so for all those who have gone through that, I am asking for your forgiveness. I believe God has a plan for your life and He loves you very much! I think one of things that should be addressed is the racism that happens on all accounts to all people. One thing most Canadians agree on is that we are to love out neighbour as ourselves, and if we can’t appreciate our fellow neighbours than how are we to expect anyone else to. It starts as a grassroots movement level.

  NDP

  Ken St. George: Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples has been deeply troubled and must change. Successive federal governments have denied the basic human rights of Indigenous peoples, stolen children from their parents, forced Indigenous peoples off their homelands and territories, and claimed lands without consent or compensation. We don’t believe Indigenous peoples should be treated this way. New Democrats are committed to undertaking the important work of reconciliation in good faith, and in true and equal partnership with Indigenous communities across the country. We’re committed to making different choices that prioritize Indigenous sovereignty and autonomy, and supporting services and programs that increase quality of life and dignity. A New Democrat government will work to end systemic discrimination against Indigenous peoples in the justice system. In accordance with Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action 30, 31, and 32, we will increase the discretion of judges during sentencing, ensure bail programs are culturally appropriate, bolster funding for community justice programs that focus on healing and restorative justice rather than incarceration, and uphold the use of Gladue principles in court proceedings. Of course, a New Democrat government will also support the Directive on Civil Litigation Involving Indigenous Peoples that puts an end to costly and adversarial legal battles with Indigenous communities. And, we will also keep residential school Survivors at the heart of decisions around justice for their experiences, ensuring fair compensation for St. Anne’s residential school Survivors, Métis Survivors, and those who survived abuse in day schools.

  LIB

  Dr. Doug Eyolfson: No Comment
  • Did not respond:
  • IND Brian Ho
  • GRN Kristin Lauhn-Jensen
  • CON Marty Morantz

• 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

  PPC

  Steven Fletcher: The city of Winnipeg has demonstrated an inability to control its finances. It gives assets worth millions away for pennies. The infrastructure projects from the police station to roads take longer and are over budget. The city builds fire stations on land it doesn’t own. It takes a citizens group to call out irresponsible city workers. Good money going after bad is a bad idea. The city needs to demonstrate competency first. They already get the gas tax thanks to Harper’s Government.

  CHP

  Melissa Penner: I think this is great idea as it funnels the money directly into the hands of those who are going to spend it, reducing time and administration costs.

  NDP

  Ken St. George: The federal government must respect the jurisdiction of the provinces, but it must also appreciate that municipalities and towns across Canada need our help. New Democrats believe that Canadians should be able to count on the federal government to invest in infrastructure to make a real difference in communities across the country, not to pad the bank accounts of investment firms. We understand that getting our communities moving is critical for our economy and our quality of life, and that’s why we’ll put in place a permanent, direct, allocation-based funding mechanism for modern public transit across Canada for the long run.

  LIB

  Dr. Doug Eyolfson: The City of Winnipeg is having difficulty maintaining and investing in Winnipeg Transit due to the current provincial government’s decision to stop funding this vital service at the 50/50 funding model. I would be in favour of the federal government working directly with municipalities to ensure essential services, such as Transit, are maintained and enhanced.
  • Did not respond:
  • IND Brian Ho
  • GRN Kristin Lauhn-Jensen
  • CON Marty Morantz

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

  Strongly agree

  Somewhat agree

  Neutral

  Somewhat disagree

  Strongly disagree

  PPC

  Steven Fletcher: Every year parties promise a national pharmacare program and every time the promise is broken. I am focusing on promises I can keep.

  CHP

  Melissa Penner: With the cost of medication and the rising cost of living drastically increasing it makes things very difficult. The Christian Heritage Party would like to have more studies and consultations done as to what medication should be covered or whether natural medications should be included in the Pharmacare program. The national formulary would contain only medications which are necessary for the maintenance or restoration of health; this would exclude elective drugs such as birth control, vaccinations derived from aborted fetal cell lines, and hormones for gender-conversion therapy. By removing the cost of such services would provide a greater allowance that could either lower costs to be paid.

  NDP

  Ken St. George: Today, Canada is the only wealthy country in the world with a universal health care system that lacks universal prescription insurance coverage. We pay the third highest prices for prescription drugs in the world, and have to deal with a patchwork of programs and coverage – if we’re lucky enough to have coverage at all. New Democrats believe that we must do better. Just as our party led the fight to establish universal public health care for all Canadians, we are leading the fight to expand Medicare – to include quality prescription drug coverage for everyone, regardless of your job, where you live, your age, your health status, or how much money you make. Our plan will guarantee that every Canadian can get the medication they need. And it will mean big savings for employers who currently pay for employee benefits, helping to reward good employers and boost economic growth. It will also cost our system less overall as a result of pooling the purchasing power of the entire country.

  LIB

  Dr. Doug Eyolfson: During my medical career, I cared for too many patients that had to make the impossible decision between paying for their medications or putting food on the table. In a nation as prosperous as Canada, it’s unacceptable that there are those who cannot afford the prescriptions they need. We need a Universal Pharmacare Program because it will give everyone equal access to lifesaving medications and save Canadians billions of dollars. Simply put, not only is it the smart thing to do, it is the right thing to do.
  • Did not respond:
  • IND Brian Ho
  • GRN Kristin Lauhn-Jensen
  • CON Marty Morantz

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