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

  GRN

  Rylan Reed: Debt is a major stressor for myself and, as I imagine, the majority of Canadians. If we, as individuals and citizens, are held to account for our debt, our government should be too. The federal government must explore options and strategies by which it can more efficiently and effectively run, while still maintaining a high level of service for all Canadians. I believe a couple of ways of doing this is by increasing immigration and embracing cost-saving, green technologies.

  CON

  Raquel Dancho: No Comment

  LIB

  MaryAnn Mihychuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Evan Krosney: 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.

  IND

  Eduard Hiebert: Regarding our day-to-day it's essential that we live well within our means and not live hand to mouth just because we can. However investments in roads, education and health-care so that we can do more with less effort and at lower cost makes a lot of sense. However why is there no question about why public enterprise is being subjected to a privatized money supply system?
  • Did not respond:
  • CHP Spencer Katerynuk
  • PPC Martin Deck

• 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

  GRN

  Rylan Reed: Canadians don't necessarily have to choose between tax cuts and public services. Green technologies are a means by which Canadians can keep more money in their pockets. The last Canadian Vehicle Summary report was issued in 2009. That report states that in 2007, 84.4% of Canadian households own or lease a vehicle. We know a vast majority of Canadians have access to a private vehicle; we can also assume that, at some point, these households will replace their vehicle. I spend about $60 per week on gasoline - much of this is spent on taking my kids to extra-curricular activities, trips to the grocery store and completing other errands. The next vehicle I own will be an electric vehicle, one that I will be able to plug-in at home, thus negating the need to purchase gasoline. I imagine plugging-in my new vehicle will increase my Manitoba Hydro bill a bit, but nowhere near the level of $60 per week, or $240 per month. I expect that by purchasing an electric vehicle, I will be saving about $3000 per year. If the other 84.4% of Canadian households were also to purchase electric vehicles, they will also enjoy similar cost-savings.... the amount of which will be far more than what all the parties are offering in terms of tax cuts. Further, through retrofits and utilizing other technologies to warm/cool and power our houses (geothermal and solar) - the average Manitoban would see even more cost-savings as their Hydro bills would be significantly reduced or negated based on a household's ability to sell back power to Manitoba Hydro. The $4.5 billion recently spent on a pipeline (and the estimated $10 billion to bring the pipeline into service) and the estimated $3.3 billion given out annually in subsidies to oil and gas producers by the federal government should be re-routed to Canadian households so they can undertake the work required to benefit from these cost-saving technologies. We don't have to choose between tax cuts and public services in order to keep more money in our pockets - there are strategies the federal government can undertake to ensure that Canadians are saving money by supporting subsidies to support the transition of Canadian households to cost-saving/green technologies.

  CON

  Raquel Dancho: No Comment

  LIB

  MaryAnn Mihychuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Evan Krosney: 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.

  IND

  Eduard Hiebert: As I see the world this is not an either/or situation. Both are important and just like we've moved from black and white to colour it's also important that we move from either/or thinking to both/and. Perfecting our present voting system with Vote123 will help us balance both priorities much more easily and appropriately to the satisfaction of the many while being true and just to the fewer.
  • Did not respond:
  • CHP Spencer Katerynuk
  • PPC Martin Deck

• 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

  GRN

  Rylan Reed: Canada is an underpopulated country. Underpopulation can cause: - labour shortage issues - a small tax base, thus limiting governments' ability to provide services (i.e. maintaining programs such as pension plans) and infrastructure - less innovation The population of Canada is aging, in 2012, almost one in seven Canadians was a senior; by 2030, that number will jump to nearly one in four. Despite some fluctuations, the total fertility rate in Canada has been below the replacement level for over 40 years. In order to maintain our economy and government services, Canada needs to accept more immigrants.

  LIB

  MaryAnn Mihychuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Evan Krosney: 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.

  IND

  Eduard Hiebert: Again I see this more as a both/and situation than a narrow either/or. We need to look at what are the factors that unnecessarily force people to want to abandon and flee from what may have been home for them for many centuries.
  • Did not respond:
  • CHP Spencer Katerynuk
  • CON Raquel Dancho
  • PPC Martin Deck

• 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

  GRN

  Rylan Reed: As stated in my response to the question of immigration, Canada requires more immigrants, as well as refugees, in order to maintain our economy and government services. Further, if we wish to be seen as a global leader in humanitarian efforts, it behooves us to accept more refugees from countries in conflict or those affected by natural disasters. It's just the right thing to do.

  LIB

  MaryAnn Mihychuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Evan Krosney: 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.

  IND

  Eduard Hiebert: This question is quite similar to the earlier one and true problem-solving involves a foreign policy that is not based on poaching valuable resources and brain drains from poor countries. That is stem what gives rise to people being refugees in the first place.
  • Did not respond:
  • CHP Spencer Katerynuk
  • CON Raquel Dancho
  • PPC Martin Deck

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

  Essential

  High priority

  Neutral

  Low priority

  Not important

  GRN

  Rylan Reed: First, we need to understand why GHGs are an issue: "- The concentration of GHGs in the earth’s atmosphere is directly linked to the average global temperature on Earth; - The concentration has been rising steadily, and mean global temperatures along with it, since the time of the Industrial Revolution; - The most abundant GHG, accounting for about two-thirds of GHGs, carbon dioxide (CO2), is largely the product of burning fossil fuels." Why is the rise of global temperatures important? The rise of global temperatures will result in: - the rising of sea levels (which will result in flooding and affect those living in close proximity to ocean coasts) - areas of the world that are further inland will experience drought (affecting water supplies, agriculture and increasing the risk of fires) - the increase of extreme weather events across the globe (such as the potential of fall flooding in Manitoba) - the extinction of species ('of 105,000 species studied, 6% of insects, 8% of plants and 4% of vertebrates are projected to lose over half of their climatically determined geographic range for global warming') It is essential for Canada to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Some will say that Canada is too small of a country to make any real impact when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, Canada is the seventh largest emitter of GHGs in the world. Further, per capita, Canada produces more GHGs than any other G20 country. If Canada wishes to set an example as a responsible global leader as it pertains to the environment, we must do our part in reducing GHG emissions.

  CON

  Raquel Dancho: No Comment

  LIB

  MaryAnn Mihychuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Evan Krosney: 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.

  IND

  Eduard Hiebert: From climate change to the catastrophic loss of biodiversity also called the extinction rates, its essential we start balancing our consumption rates which are currently underwritten by mining limited resources and we need not repeat cutting down the last tree for firewood.
  • Did not respond:
  • CHP Spencer Katerynuk
  • PPC Martin Deck

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

  Definitely

  A few

  Maybe

  No

  Get Canada off oil

  GRN

  Rylan Reed: The world's economy is changing. More and more countries are enacting policies to only sell electric/hybrid automobiles over the next twenty years. In the US, nearly half of all oil/gas imported and produced is used by automobiles. If we assume that all countries use half of their oil/gas on automobiles, and we know that countries are enacting laws to only have electric vehicles on their roads by 2040 - we must realize the demand for oil and gas will be halved by 2040. We also know that more and more countries are banning single-use plastics, we also know that most plastics are made with hydrocarbons - these hydrocarbons come from natural gas and oil. Again, the banning of single-use plastic will cause a lesser demand for oil. Further, the cost per barrel of oil, in order for production at the Athabascan oilsands to be viable/profitable is estimated to be $60. The actual cost per barrel of oil is currently hovering around $53. The oilsands are losing money. The only thing keeping those operations afloat are federal subsidies. Saudi Arabia has been massively investing in solar farms. We also know that extraction, refining and getting oil to market is much easier and less costly for oil producers in the Middle East than in Canada. Why is Saudi Arabia investing in solar farms? So they can maintain their supply to purchasers... thus keeping the price of oil at an optimum level whereby countries in the Middle East still make a profit, but at a price point where other producers (like Canada) can't compete. We know the global demand for oil and gas will continue to dissipate. We also know that oil producing companies are taking steps to maintain their supplies of oil that already cost them less to produce/maintain than Canada. We need to assist the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan to transition their economies away from an industry that we cannot currently compete in and, that within twenty years, will be fading. In summary, we're making poor long-term economic decisions by investing in pipelines and other infrastructure for an industry that will be dwindling within twenty years.

  CON

  Raquel Dancho: No Comment

  LIB

  MaryAnn Mihychuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Evan Krosney: 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.

  IND

  Eduard Hiebert: On the one hand we need to distinguish between replacing tired pipelines versus expanding production and on the other hand transitioning from use of mined resources to renewable. In short this does not mean necessarily no new pipelines but only if the quid pro quo is an overall reduction in the use of fossil sunlight and living within our means of renewable energies.
  • Did not respond:
  • CHP Spencer Katerynuk
  • PPC Martin Deck

• Handguns should be banned in Canada.

  Strongly agree

  Somewhat agree

  Neutral

  Somewhat disagree

  Strongly disagree

  GRN

  Rylan Reed: When we discuss handguns in Canada, it's become commonplace for us to look at the United States and quote statistics relative to gun violence. Every act of violence is unacceptable, no matter what the cause. That said, we know as a society that acts of violence do and will continue to occur in Canada. In Canada, we have legislation and regulations that restrict the purchase of handguns and how they can be used. Laws and regulations alone will not stop someone from being harmed or killed with a handgun, but application of said laws and regulations greatly limits the potential for these types of injuries. I believe the majority of handgun owners are responsible for their weapons and abide by the laws of Canada. Where, I believe, we run into problems with handguns and handgun violence is when these weapons are illegally imported (smuggled) and then illegally purchased. In order to quell and dissuade the illegal importation of handguns, I believe we should better support Canada Border Service Agency in its work to stop handgun smuggling into Canada. Further, we should increase criminal penalties for those who smuggle, sell, possess and/or use handguns in committing criminal acts.

  CON

  Raquel Dancho: No Comment

  LIB

  MaryAnn Mihychuk: I support restricted access, but as a geologist I carried a firearm for protection when needed.

  NDP

  Evan Krosney: 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.

  IND

  Eduard Hiebert: As a farmer who almost yearly has problems with skunks including rabid ones just last year, access to long guns is necessary but handguns and assault rifles?
  • Did not respond:
  • CHP Spencer Katerynuk
  • PPC Martin Deck

• 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

  GRN

  Rylan Reed: Given my professional background, the time I've spent working directly with First Nations and the personal relationships I've formed with Chiefs, Councillors and community members over the years, I believe there is a great need for reconciliation between Canada and Indigenous governments and peoples. In accounting, when one reconciles, it means they are balancing the books. To me, that's exactly what reconciliation is... restoring a balance. In the work that I do, I travel to a number of First Nations in Manitoba. When I speak with Chiefs and Councillors, the topic of reconciliation usually comes up. When Chiefs, Councillors, staff and members of First Nations speak to about reconciliation they speak in terms of their people enjoying the same opportunities and standard of living that other Canadians enjoy. In order to rectify past injustices, to make things level for everyone and bring society into balance - significant investments must be made within Indigenous communities. Further, Canada must recognize that Indigenous communities have the right to self-determination.

  CON

  Raquel Dancho: No Comment

  LIB

  MaryAnn Mihychuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Evan Krosney: 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.

  IND

  Eduard Hiebert: Many highly expensive court cases have established that federal governments after federal governments have discriminated unjustly "between Canada and Indigenous peoples". Who in their right minds can argue that this state of affairs should continue?
  • Did not respond:
  • CHP Spencer Katerynuk
  • PPC Martin Deck

• 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

  GRN

  Rylan Reed: Distribution of federal funding by the Province must be fair and objective. Personality and partisan conflicts between municipal, provincial and federal leaders should have no effect as to how funding is distributed. Governance, particularly as it relates to funding decisions, should be prioritized based on facts and consensus across all levels of government.

  CON

  Raquel Dancho: No Comment

  LIB

  MaryAnn Mihychuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Evan Krosney: 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.

  IND

  Eduard Hiebert: All cities should be required to facilitate for example an easy park-and-ride system and thereby reduce the need for a lot of downtown parking spaces that would benefit more people if they were green spaces Take Winnipeg with all the taxes raised in rural Manitoba but the largest portion of this used to pay for the disproportionate share of our provincial our government and civil services domiciled in Winnipeg. Low cost park-and-ride services for people from rural areas could much more easily be mandated if cities receive funding more directly from the federal government instead of allowing our premieres to divvy up the pie as if it's their pie.
  • Did not respond:
  • CHP Spencer Katerynuk
  • PPC Martin Deck

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

  Strongly agree

  Somewhat agree

  Neutral

  Somewhat disagree

  Strongly disagree

  GRN

  Rylan Reed: As stated in my response to the question on immigration, statistics show our population is aging. We know that many seniors rely on federal government-based retirement/pension programs like CPP and OAS. "The current average CPP retirement pension is $8,303 per year. The maximum OAS pension is $7,075 annually. The 2016 Survey of Household Spending found average expenditures per household for those age 65 and older was $58,121 including income tax. If we adjust for inflation, that would be about $60,394 in 2018 dollars. A married couple earning the average CPP and maximum OAS would therefore cover about 51 per cent of their retirement needs with government pensions alone." Given that government pensions and programs will only cover 51% of their household expenses, without another pension from a former employer or significant retirement savings, seniors have a hard time paying for their medication. My view is that medicines (including pharmaceuticals) are an integral part of healthcare; if we have universal health care, it only makes sense to have universal pharmacare.

  CON

  Raquel Dancho: No Comment

  LIB

  MaryAnn Mihychuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Evan Krosney: 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.

  IND

  Eduard Hiebert: This would benefit everyone except the few who already have much more than the many.
  • Did not respond:
  • CHP Spencer Katerynuk
  • PPC Martin Deck

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