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

  CHP

  Jenni Johnson: Interest on the national debt costs us about $70 million every single day. Until we pay off the national debt, we will continue to spend money we don't have - our grandchildren's money - on interest to the international bankers. The CHP would pay off our national debt like a household mortgage and eliminate this drain on our operating budget. We would also gradually refinance these debts through the Bank of Canada to reduce the senseless drain of interest dollars paid to foreign lenders. Lastly, we would institute mandatory balanced budgets (except in times of war or national emergency) to prevent future governments from returning to these past spendthrift habits.

  LIB

  Cathy Scofield-Singh: I believe that we first need to help Manitobans to get financially ahead as the rising cost of living is making it hard for Manitobans to make ends meet. By Manitobans having more money in their pockets, they are able to spend more, and when they spend more, it improves our overall economy, and helps Canada to get ahead. We need to invest in Canada, in Canadians and Canadian communities, as this will help our economy grow, and then will help decrease our deficit

  GRN

  Kate Storey: I believe in using tax dollars wisely so budgets should be generally by balanced to maintain flexibilty for the future. I'm not against a few years of deficit spending as long as there is a plan to get back to balance fairly quickly. Canada can balance the budget right now and have good services too if the rich just paid their fair share of taxes. The Green party has calculated that the banks, e-commerce and the ultra wealthy should be paying $40 billion in taxes more than they are.
  • Did not respond:
  • PPC Frank Godon
  • CON Dan Mazier
  • NDP Laverne Lewycky

• 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

  CHP

  Jenni Johnson: I believe your personal income is your private property, and the less the government is involved in our day-to-day lives, the better.

  LIB

  Cathy Scofield-Singh: We need to do Both!! By putting more money into the pockets of lower and middle income Canadians, they will be able to spend more, which will put more money into our local, provincial and Canadian economy. But, we also need to increase spending on public services, to meet the needs of Canadians, to invest in Canadians, which will also then improve Canada's economy.

  GRN

  Kate Storey: We all get better services for less cost when we pay for them together through our taxes. Private services are notoriously expensive and without quality control. That’s why we need Pharmacare – so medications can be bought in bulk and so people don’t go without and then end up needing an expensive hospital bed. The important thing is that the tax money be used for services and not given away to the rich corporations.
  • Did not respond:
  • PPC Frank Godon
  • CON Dan Mazier
  • NDP Laverne Lewycky

• 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

  CHP

  Jenni Johnson: Immigration is one of the things that makes Canada the beautiful place that it is. I see it as a one-person-at-a-time, or one-family-at-a-time issue. It isn't about numbers, it's about people. To the hard-working people who share our Canadian values of Life and Freedom, and want to lawfully come and be a part of our great nation: welcome!

  LIB

  Cathy Scofield-Singh: It is a reality in Canada that Canadians are aging and that family sizes are growing smaller. There is a struggle for small communities and employers to hire enough workers to meet their needs. We need to meet those needs and one way to do this is by welcoming immigrants who have skills that are needed, and unable to be provided by Canadians. In the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa Riding we have seen how highly skilled workers from other countries have had an impact on our economy. Neepawa has been able to grow and expand with the new immigrants to their area. Their economy is growing, their schools are growing.

  GRN

  Kate Storey: Immigrants grow the tax base, support businesses and grow the economy. Getting to know a neighbor from somewhere else and learning to enjoy the diversity of food and cultures is the best way to bring peace to the world.
  • Did not respond:
  • PPC Frank Godon
  • CON Dan Mazier
  • NDP Laverne Lewycky

• 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

  CHP

  Jenni Johnson: The rule of law is a foundation of our country, and should not get thrown out the window no matter the perceived panic. To treat the issue of refugees as a crisis - one with target numbers and deadlines - is to neglect the individual story and dignity of each person seeking refuge in Canada. This is a people issue, not a numbers issue. One person at a time, may Canada always be a country that offers peace and safety.

  LIB

  Cathy Scofield-Singh: Canada has a responsibility to help those who are vulnerable, and in need. We need to advocate for refugees. We need to help them to get re-established and help them get on their feet so that they can become economically stable and contributing to Canada's economy. But they do need to go through a screening process just like any immigrant who is applying to move to Canada.

  GRN

  Kate Storey: Considering the role that Canada has played in destabilizing countries, we should be accepting more refugees. It is unacceptable that Canada has profited by selling military equipment to Saudi Arabia, watched the Saudis invade neighboring countries, and then done nothing to accept the displaced refugees. Canada has not been a particularly good world citizen and we should be accepting more refugees.
  • Did not respond:
  • PPC Frank Godon
  • CON Dan Mazier
  • NDP Laverne Lewycky

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

  Essential

  High priority

  Neutral

  Low priority

  Not important

  CHP

  Jenni Johnson: This is of the utmost importance to many Canadians - and I respect, admire, and want to learn from those who are passionate about our environment. I believe each of us is responsible to steward this planet well. I do not believe, however, that it is the government's right or responsibility to tell us how to do that.

  LIB

  Cathy Scofield-Singh: The Climate Crisis is real and needs to be addressed. We cannot use the excuse that we are just one of the countries having an impact on the climate and environment. Canada must set the example. In the last 4 years the Federal Liberal government has already achieved 3/4 of the 2030 goals and are on track to achieve the remainder of these goals within the timelines previously established. We are on track to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to the 2005 level. The Federal Liberal party has also committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. We will do this by helping to transform our economy with the aid of clean-tech companies. We will use the power of nature to help us reach those goals through strategies such as planting trees, retrofitting homes to become more environmentally friendly, and increasing accessibility for electric vehicles. This would benefit not only the individual, but industries such as farming and trucking. We need to make our homes environmentally friendly and energy efficient, thus decreasing their carbon foot print and help put money back into the pockets of Canadians. The Liberal party will help retrofit 1.5 million homes to make them more energy efficient, help homeowners and landlords to those retrofits by providing interest free loans up to $40,000. A Federal Liberal government will install 5,000 charging stations through out Canada for zero-emission cars We cannot go backwards to the ways of the previous Conservative government, or work with a Conservative government that does not have a plan to deal with climate change. Canada must keep moving forward to ensure that there is a future for the children of Canada. Canada must keep moving forward to ensure that there is a future for the children of Canada.

  GRN

  Kate Storey: Protecting the future for the next generations is essential, the science is very clear, and I can not figure out why any thinking person would be opposed. Reducing greenhouse gasses is a win, win, win situation. We get lower home heating bills, walkable cities, better public transportation, cheaper running cars, more jobs, cleaner air, cleaner water, and healthier food. The only possible losers are the oil executives and we can all help them find new jobs.
  • Did not respond:
  • PPC Frank Godon
  • CON Dan Mazier
  • NDP Laverne Lewycky

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

  Definitely

  A few

  Maybe

  No

  Get Canada off oil

  CHP

  Jenni Johnson: The resources we have available in this country are, I believe, God-given. They should be used ethically and responsibly, to provide for and promote prosperity within our nation.

  LIB

  Cathy Scofield-Singh: It will take awhile to wean Canada off oil. We know that delivering oil by trucks and train can be potentially cause (and has) caused a environmental and physical disasters. Until such time where we no longer require fossil fuels, we need to find the safest way to deliver fossil fuel. If there are strict environmental controls, if the indigenous peoples have been consulted and a fossil-fuel pipeline meets all that criteria, it may be the safest way to deliver fossil-fuels.

  GRN

  Kate Storey: There is no business case for building new fossil fuel pipelines. It takes 30 years to pay for them at high oil prices but oil will be obsolete in ten years. Clean technologies are invented, are starting to be commercialized and are on the verge of displacing the internal combustion engine. Like most disruptive technologies, the change will come suddenly, likely within the next few years. And obviously, new fossil fuel anything is environmentally irresponsible. Only a fool would approve new pipelines.
  • Did not respond:
  • PPC Frank Godon
  • CON Dan Mazier
  • NDP Laverne Lewycky

• Handguns should be banned in Canada.

  Strongly agree

  Somewhat agree

  Neutral

  Somewhat disagree

  Strongly disagree

  CHP

  Jenni Johnson: When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. The CHP supports the right of peaceful, law-abiding citizens to own and use firearms for hunting, sport, and self-defense. The CHP supports registered concealed carry for those who qualify and are adequately trained.

  LIB

  Cathy Scofield-Singh: I do not believe that we need to have military assault weapons. However, I do feel that hunters, farmers, and ranchers have the right to use long guns and rifles for hunting and protecting their animals from wild life, they do not use assault weapons. But I do believe that a military assault weapon should only be used by the military and do not need to be accessible to the general public.

  GRN

  Kate Storey: Handguns have no use at all except to kill people and should be illegal. So should semiautomatic rifles. A true sportsman would use only a single shot rifle and give the hunted animal a chance.
  • Did not respond:
  • PPC Frank Godon
  • CON Dan Mazier
  • NDP Laverne Lewycky

• 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

  CHP

  Jenni Johnson: With compassion and humility, trust and reconciliation must be built to lead to full participation in Canadian society for all Canadians.

  LIB

  Cathy Scofield-Singh: It is very important to recognize the past, and the grievances that have occurred to the Canada's Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is essential to move forward, and now it is time to work with the First Nations, Inuit and Metis on a Nation to Nation Basis. We need to work in partnership together to continue to move Canada forward and to a Canada where Indigenous Peoples are in control of their own destiny and make their own decisions for the future

  GRN

  Kate Storey: In consultation with First Nations, the Indian Act must be repealed so that these communities can gain control of their economies, lands, governance and futures. Colonial oppression has damaged Canada and we must all acknowledge the mistakes and reconcile with the harms.
  • Did not respond:
  • PPC Frank Godon
  • CON Dan Mazier
  • NDP Laverne Lewycky

• 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

  CHP

  Jenni Johnson: I don't know enough about this topic to have an opinion on it.

  LIB

  Cathy Scofield-Singh: Over the last couple of years, it has been apparent that several of the provinces' leaders have been playing political games which has resulted in delaying project approvals, and have wasted time, money, jobs, and has potentially put their constituents into harms ways. Communities and Municipalities know their local infrastructure needs, and know what they need to move their projects forward.

  GRN

  Kate Storey: The Green party has suggested that the federal budget should give 1% of GDP to directly to municipalities for infrastructure funding.
  • Did not respond:
  • PPC Frank Godon
  • CON Dan Mazier
  • NDP Laverne Lewycky

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

  Strongly agree

  Somewhat agree

  Neutral

  Somewhat disagree

  Strongly disagree

  CHP

  Jenni Johnson: I'm always cautious about increasing the role of government. A national pharmacare strategy would limit an individual's ability to choose certain drugs, promote the use of pharmaceuticals over natural health products, act as a further de-incentive to taking personal responsibility for health, and exacerbate the over-prescription of drugs.

  LIB

  Cathy Scofield-Singh: Pharmacare is being utilized in several other countries such as Australia. I believe that a National Pharmacare program will positively impact Manitobans and all Canadians financially. Currently across Canada there is a hodge podge of provincial pharmacare plans which are inefficient and frequently inaccessible for many Canadians. Medications are expensive, and many Canadians have to choose between paying bills, buying food or paying for medications they need. Research has shown that when individuals are unable to follow their healthcare provider’s recommendations, their health declines. This could potentially affect their ability to remain physically and financially independent, their feeling of wellbeing, and their ability to be self-sufficient. We know that as one’s health declines, there is an immense cost effect to the individual and society. The Federal Liberals will continue to work in partnership with the provinces and territories to enable Canadians to have access to affordable prescription drugs. This is one way where we can improve health outcomes for all

  GRN

  Kate Storey: Pharmacare will reduce the cost of healthcare by allowing medications to be bought in bulk and by ensuring that people don’t try to go without their medications and end up in hospital, costing the system more.
  • Did not respond:
  • PPC Frank Godon
  • CON Dan Mazier
  • NDP Laverne Lewycky

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