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Winnipeg Free Press
Oct 9 5:00 PM
Kildonan--St. Paul is currently represented by MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). MaryAnn Mihychuk won the riding for the Liberals in 2015 with 18,698 of 43,846 votes (42.64%). Jim Bell of the Conservatives finished second with 17,478 (39.86%) votes. Suzanne Hrynyk of the New Democrats finished third with 6,271 (14.30%) votes.
As per the 2016 census, Kildonan--St. Paul is home to 84,077 people. That is an increase of 2,283 (2.8%) from 2011. It ranks 290th overall in population size nationally, and is less populous than the national average of 103,417.
Kildonan--St. Paul is older than average with its average age being 42.2 compared to the national average of 41.06 and a median age of 43 compared to the national median of 41.7.
Households in Kildonan--St. Paul are richer than average. The median total income of households was $75,124 in 2015. The national average was $73,050. This ranks Kildonan--St. Paul as 127th overall in median total household income. The median after-tax income in 2015 was $64,196.
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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
GRNI 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
GRNIn 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
GRNIn 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
GRNHow important is it for Canada to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions?
Essential
High priority
Neutral
Low priority
Not important
GRNShould Canada approve the construction of new fossil-fuel pipelines?
Definitely
A few
Maybe
No
Get Canada off oil
GRNHandguns should be banned in Canada.
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Neutral
Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree
GRNTo 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
GRNSome 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
GRNThe Canadian government should implement a pharmacare program to cover the cost of prescription drugs.
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Neutral
Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree
GRNThe 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: Self-employed. I co-own a small business with my wife. We work with Indigenous communities - our speciality is in housing.
Education:
BA, Cultural Anthropology, University of Saskatchewan, 1998 MA, Indigenous Governance, University of Winnipeg, 2016
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
Paying for the upgrade of the North End Sewage Treatment Plant. The current estimated cost for the project is $1.8 billion. The North End Sewage Treatment Plant treats 70% of the city's sewage. We know that after treatment, the treated water is pumped back into the Red River, which then flows on to Lake Winnipeg. To date, the Province and the Feds have not committed to providing any funding to upgrade the North End Sewage Treatment Plant. That means that City of Winnipeg residents are currently on the hook for the entire cost of the project. It is estimated that our water and sewer bills could increase by nearly 30% in order to cover the cost of the project. Winnipeg is the 7th largest city in Canada and the largest city in Manitoba. We also know that Lake Winnipeg is dying. The North End Sewage Treatment Plant is not just a municipal issue - the Province and Federal governments must come to the table and step up. If elected, I would reach out to fellow MPs from Winnipeg and across Manitoba to put pressure on the federal government for a sizable funding commitment to upgrading the North End Sewage Treatment Plant. Further, I would like that group of MPs to meet with the Province and urge them to make a similar commitment. With those commitments in hand, we can then approach the City with some assistance in terms of cost-sharing and support.Why did you decide to run in this election?
I believe the Green Party's platform is the most pragmatic, given the times we are living in. Justin Trudeau lied to Canadians when he said in 2015 that the federal election that year would be the last decided by a "first past the post' system. Further, should the Liberals form a government, there is a good chance that government will be immediately embroiled in a RCMP investigation relating to the SNC Lavalin affair. Beyond that, I am not sure how Justin Trudeau will be able to look any other world leader in the eye given that his past penchant for wearing "blackface" was revealed. It was only four years ago that Canadians decided to reject a federal Conservative government. I'm not sure that Canadians' dissatisfaction with how Conservatives govern has changed - Canadians don't take to kindly to folks who are mean just for the sake of being mean. Further, the Conservatives have yet to release their platform, nevermind a fully-costed platform - that should give voters pause given that no one has any idea how the Conservatives plan to govern. I believe the only reason why the Conservatives are polling as high as they are is due to dissatisfaction with Justin Trudeau. That said, the main reason I am running is to ensure a sustainable future for my kids. Our kids are highly aware of climate change and its repercussions. By running, I'm demonstrating to my kids that I care about them and will stand up for their future.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
Apart from the one year I spent in Belgium as an exchange student, I've lived my entire life on the Prairies. I was born in Saskatchewan, but my family moved to Alberta when I was 2 years old. I went to elementary school in Vauxhall, AB. I completed high school in Medicine Hat, AB. I moved to Saskatoon, SK for university. Upon completion of university, I moved to Manitoba for work, where I've been ever since. There's that... and I've never seen "Titanic".
@Reed4St
https://www.facebook.com/reed4kildonanstpaul/
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Age: 29
Profession: Consultant
Education:
Political Science, Bachelor of Arts, McGill University
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
Raquel has knocked on tens of thousands of doors and spoken to tens of thousands of people and resoundingly, affordability is the number one issue facing her community. As the Member of Parliament for Kildonan-St. Paul, Raquel will have the energy, the dedication and the determination to deliver results to constituents. The Conservative Party is the only party offering a platform that focuses on making life less expensive so that our communities can get ahead and not just get by. As the MP, Raquel's priority will be to make life more affordable for all Kildonan-St. Paul residents.Why did you decide to run in this election?
Raquel felt she could not sit idly by while the Trudeau Liberals took more money from hardworking taxpayers, raised their taxes and spent billions more in deficits, while having no significant impact on the lives of Manitobans. Trudeau’s foreign policy embarrassments, out-of-control spending and divisive rhetoric have divided our country like never before. Raquel believes we need to bring the country together under Andrew Scheer’s Conservative leadership to ensure the freedom and prosperity of all Canadians. Raquel believes she can strongly contribute to the positive Conservative vision for Canada and will be a dedicated advocate for the people of Kildonan-St. Paul.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
Raquel was the first in her family to attend university and the first to get involved in politics. She is a country girl at heart and grew up helping out on the farm and enjoys partaking in her hunting and fishing cultural heritage. Raquel is also a great cook and loves making traditional pioneer foods and French cuisine.
https://www.raqueldancho.com
https://twitter.com/RaquelDancho
https://www.facebook.com/pg/RaquelDanchoforKSP/posts/
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Age: 64
Profession: I have a masters of Earth Science and practiced geology for over 25 years.
Education:
Masters in Science: BA University of Winnipeg, MSc Brock University
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
Infrastructure investment. The expansion of Chief Peguis Trail, attention to the North End Treatment plant, Red River, Netley Marsh and Lake Winnipeg and affordable housing for seniors.Why did you decide to run in this election?
The job is not done. Massive Conservative cuts have hurt families, youth, veterans, Reconciliation efforts and seniors. Now is the time for Canada to expand Medicare to include prescription medications.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
It’s not surprising if you know I love history, advocate for women and worked in the mining industry, but people might be surprised that I wrote a play about Kate Rice, a pioneering woman prospector in northern Manitoba.
http://www.votemihychuk.com
@Mihycuk_KSP
https://www.facebook.com/Mihychuk.KSP
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Age: 22
Profession: Outreach Coordinator with the Manitoba Legislature
Education:
Political Science degree from the University of Winnipeg, most of my courses were at the Urban and Inner City Studies Campus on Selkirk Ave.
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
Healthcare is the biggest issue facing our community. I am committed to fighting the province's healthcare cuts and the closure of the Concordia and Seven Oaks Emergency Rooms's. I believe all Canadians deserve access to quality care and I'm ready to fight for pharmacare for every Canadian, affordable housing, and bold action to fight climate change.Why did you decide to run in this election?
I decided to run in this election to fight for everyone. Too often governments in Ottawa are in it for those are the top and not for average Manitobans. I was seeing cuts being made at the Provincial level to healthcare and services that families count on. It's time for an MP who will stand up for you and fight for what matters most to you and your family.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
My favourite perogy is my mom's homemade saurkraut, and when they're not available, Mom's Perogy Factory in Garden City is a close second.
http://evankrosney.ndp.ca
https://www.facebook.com/EvanKrosneyMB/
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Age: Turned three score & ten just days before the election.
Profession: Self-employed third-generation family farmer
Education:
UofM BSc (math major German minor). Two credits short of MA in Peace Studies. Several professional management courses.
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
The biggest issue by far, driving our collective inability as a nation to correct many of the political ills as they arise, is our electoral system which is extremely vulnerable to votesplitting. Votesplitting allows the few to rule over the many. However we can't fix what we don't know is broken. And which party fingers the problem? First, the golden rule of democracy is majority rule which simultaneously defends the rule of law including minority rights. But what happens in most of our elections? The majority of five out of nine voters divide their vote between two good people so that A receives two votes and B three. However even when all five voters do not want candidate C but receives the remaining four votes, then Canada’s electoral system falsely elevates the candidate with the "most votes" (4) as if having received "most of the votes" (at minimum 5). Canada's political parties avoided such antidemocratic outcomes by holding runoff elections within their leadership elections. A Vote123 ranked ballot (pronounced one, two, three...) which if counted like a runoff election, dropping the weakest candidate and voting again until the majority expresses confidence in one candidate produces identical results to a runoff election. But without the cost and delay. The current 338 seat Canada wide Vote123 pre-election poll at www.NewsHereNow.com does even better! A pairwise counting process is used. In the earlier example, even when A only had two first preference votes but 100% of the second preference, can you see why in such a special circumstance, voters actually have the highest confidence in candidate A? Furthermore, can you now see why Canada’s established parties either want to keep the present system or some other system but refuse to perfect FPTP with Vote123 even though they use Vote123 for their own leadership elections?Why did you decide to run in this election?
My candidacy is based on several principles. We are losing a sustainable planet and democracy to the short-term benefit of the few at the expense of the many. Jack Layton showed his true colours when he preferred to lose Churchill to a one-term Liberal in order to maintain his stranglehold on so-called caucus discipline. Then in 2011 helped Harper dump the Kelowna Accord and hold a general election that some 75% of Canadians did not want, yet he and Harper were very happy with the results. That is neither party would perfect First Past The Post with Vote123. Then in 2015 months before the election I personally met Trudeau face-to-face and asked him why he was using the misnomer's language of making every vote count when the high priests of that organisation are dead set against the ranked ballot? In short, another campaign from the left but rule from the right. At the time as a new broom I thought he would be better than the old one needing to be replaced. But by now he too is an old broom and Harper with a smile is no new one! With the Bloc in Quebec likely holding the balance of power, can you see the value of having an independent in Kildonan St. Paul instead of a party yes-person of either of the two traditional parties who have ever held the seat? As no candidate is likely to get an outright majority, statistically if every voter in the pre-election poll marked me as their second preference, then like in the above example a large majority would have greater confidence in me than any other candidate. However in the end unlike all the other candidates if I can't have enough votes to be elected, I encourage voters to vote strategically so that never again are the majority without representation for whom they voted.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
When a high-level headhunter years after I completed high school and my university undergraduate degree interviewed me and asked if I had dyslexia, the best I could do was to ask him what is that? So began my understanding of my significant ability to do outside the box thinking. Then maybe five years ago when someone counselled me not to write in metaphor as no one understood metaphor, I was deeply puzzled by such a seemingly nonsensical statement despite already having been named an inquisitive kid in high school and to this day still highly curious as to what all makes us tick. Not long after a Quirks and Quarks program, to my considerable surprise claimed most people can actually visualise something in their "minds eye" or likewise hear, feel, smell or taste but a small percentage don't. Well I don't. Nor did it ever cross my mind that anyone else could. I just figured most people were talking in metaphor. In this way I came across what is now called Aphantasia. Bingo! That opened up a whole new world and explained even further my ability to think "outside the box". In this context allow me to ask you two outside the box questions. There are 338 MPs but only five party leaders (Trudeau, Scheer, Singh, May...) Why would 333 MPs support a law that they cannot be a party candidate unless and until the party leader cosigns their nomination who on a whim can even kick a cabinet minister from caucus? Or support a law whereby party leaders and the party brass can receive political donations 24/7/365 covered by generous tax receipts while those 333 can only do so for the few days when elections Canada has approved them to be candidates until the polls close?
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