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Winnipeg Free Press
Oct 9 5:22 PM
Saint Boniface--Saint Vital is currently represented by Dan Vandal (Liberal). Dan Vandal won the riding for the Liberals in 2015 with 28,530 of 48,829 votes (58.43%). François Catellier of the Conservatives finished second with 14,011 (28.69%) votes. Erin Selby of the New Democrats finished third with 5,169 (10.59%) votes.
As per the 2016 census, Saint Boniface--Saint Vital is home to 89,818 people. That is an increase of 5,465 (6.5%) from 2011. It ranks 275th overall in population size nationally, and is less populous than the national average of 103,417.
Saint Boniface--Saint Vital is older than average with its average age being 41.1 compared to the national average of 41.06 and a median age of 40.6 compared to the national median of 41.7. Seniors (65 and older) are 17.6 per cent of the population. There are 6,715 male seniors and 7,300 female seniors.
Households in Saint Boniface--Saint Vital are poorer than average. The median total income of households was $70,857 in 2015. The national average was $73,050. This ranks Saint Boniface--Saint Vital as 159th overall in median total household income. The median after-tax income in 2015 was $60,573.
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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
LIBI 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
LIBIn 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
LIBIn 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
LIBHow important is it for Canada to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions?
Essential
High priority
Neutral
Low priority
Not important
LIBShould Canada approve the construction of new fossil-fuel pipelines?
Definitely
A few
Maybe
No
Get Canada off oil
LIBHandguns should be banned in Canada.
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Neutral
Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree
LIBTo 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
LIBSome 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
LIBThe Canadian government should implement a pharmacare program to cover the cost of prescription drugs.
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Neutral
Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree
LIBThe 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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Profession: Prior to my election as MP for Saint Boniface–Saint Vital, I was Winnipeg City Councillor for St. Boniface. Prior to that, I was a social worker working with youth in Winnipeg’s inner city.
Education:
I graduated in 1990 from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Social Work.
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
I think there are a number of issues that concern residents of Saint Boniface - Saint Vital in varying degrees. Climate change, healthcare, affordability and the meth crisis facing our city are among them.Why did you decide to run in this election?
I ran federally because I wanted to contribute to the positive development of our country. Over the past four years, our government has created many initiatives that are having positive outcomes and we need to continue investing in Canada and in Canadians.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
I was the first city councillor to raise the Pride Flag at Winnipeg City Hall, and the police recommended I wear a flack jacket but I refused. I was also Mayor of Winnipeg for three days.
http://votevandal.ca
https://twitter.com/Vote_Vandal
https://www.facebook.com/VoteVandal/
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Age: 46
Profession: 25-year veteran officer of the Winnipeg Police Service.
Education:
Graduated high school, obtained a Certificate in Criminology from Red River College and graduated from Police College in Ottawa.
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
Cost of living. The Liberals’ increased taxes on everything from home heating to fuel to income taxes has made life less affordable for everyone.Why did you decide to run in this election?
I decided to run for office to reverse the state in which Justin's current government has left our community. It is so disappointing to see crime on the rise, health care in need of repair and the cost of living continuing to increase. If elected, I will work tirelessly to fix those problems for Saint Boniface - Saint Vital.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
I have a second-degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do.
http://www.rejeanne.ca
@rejeanne2019
http://www.facebook.com/rejeanne2019
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Age: Young enough to learn and old enough to be wise
Profession: Heavy Duty Mechanic, Own and operate a small business in the community.
Education:
University Degree Bachelor of Arts. (Political Science, History and English). Heavy Duty Mechanic From Winnipeg Technical College.
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
There are various issues in this riding but to name a few: Healthcare, affordable housing, seniors struggling with meager pensions, affordable student loans on flexible terms, more daycare places, more programs for our francophone community. More work to be done to address the problem of addiction and homelessness in this city. Recognition of overseas academic credentials of new immigrants to bring them into the mainstream and enable them to contribute towards the Canadian economy at soon.Why did you decide to run in this election?
It has become normal practice for mainstream parties to take their turns. Voters have limited choice. It is always either or scenario. As parties have their compulsion so not able to fulfill their promises. I consider being an Independent candidate can I can become direct voice of voters. voters have direct access to their Independent candidate. Mostly voters are disappointed with traditional parties as they canot fulfill their promises made before coming into power. And being Canadian its my privilege and right to participate in democratic process and obligation on my part as well to come forward and do something for the country,I live in.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
Competing with well established parties as an independent candidate itself is surprise and has been acknowledhed by voters time and again. Moreover, I ran for City Councillor and for MLA from this riding recently. Voters are supportive of my candidature.Read Less
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Age: 30
Profession: Emergency Telecommunicator for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. (9-1-1 call taker and dispatcher for EMS and Fire related emergencies)
Education:
B.A. from the University of Manitoba in 2012.
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
I believe the biggest issue facing our community isn't unique to Saint Boniface-Saint Vital. It's an interrelation of social issues. We have seen two illicit drug epidemics in the past few years, with opioids wreaking havoc across Canada without discrimination of age, class, or race. Now we are in the throes of a violent methamphetamine crisis. I believe there are many underlying issues which have fed these crises. We need to look at successful programs such as Morberg House and Main Street Project to find practical solutions to help people escape addiction and then build stability and well being in their lives. Manitoba is 2nd only to Nunavut in poverty rate, and with poverty comes a host of other social issues. The idea of social equity and giving every individual what they need to be successful informs much of my vision. Our healthcare system has suffered from cuts and a shrinking mandate, we need to listen to and consult with frontline workers broadly across the healthcare system and expand services to better serve our populations mental health needs. Health and mental health are one and the same and by creating a distinction between these services we have attached stigma and built barriers to access. Due to the recent drug epidemics we have also seen a rise in crime, by treating addiction for what it is, a health issue, we can also reduce the associated criminal activity.Why did you decide to run in this election?
I chose to run in this election due to two major issues. First, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report states we must prevent global average temperatures from rising over 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The climate crisis is real, and it will take immediate decisive action to create policy and implement changes to ensure we can meet our targets and lead other countries to do the same. I cannot fathom having to tell my daughter I did nothing to try and prevent catastrophe. The second reason I decided to run was due to income inequality and the widening wealth gap. With the release of the Panama Papers we had irrefutable proof that the ultra rich were rigging the system and avoiding paying billions of dollars in taxes back into public funds. In the years since, the CRA has identified many involved individuals but in terms of substantive action even Liberal Senator Percy Downe has made remarks about the incredibly slow pace in prosecuting individuals when compared to other countries like Australia. We all need to pay our fair share and the thought of poverty persisting due to morally dubious bookkeeping is frankly disgusting.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
Despite being engaged with politics my entire life, prior to this past January I was never a member of any political party.
https://www.benlinnick.ca
@bennydelnorte
https://www.facebook.com/benlinnickstb
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Profession: Electrical Engineer in Training
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
The high price residents of my community are forced to pay for basic food items such as dairy, poultry, and eggs due to supply management. The dairy and poultry cartel system is inefficient and unfair to consumers, farmers, and other sectors of the Canadian economy. I would address this problem by: -Creating a free, open, and fair system that will save Canadians billions of dollars annually thanks to the lower prices they will pay for these products. -Phase out the supply management system over a number of years to allow farmers to adapt, and compensate them for the lost value of their quotas. -Allow Canada’s dairy, egg and poultry farmers to thrive and sell their products internationally.Why did you decide to run in this election?
I decided to run this election because I wanted to give residents of Saint Boniface - Saint Vital the option to be a part of a much needed change in Ottawa and Canada. We have increased our national debt by approximately 70 billion dollars over the last 4 years, and despite paying high taxes, we still haven't balanced our budget as Trudeau promised. I see this as a huge issue that only Maxime Bernier is committed to solving by eliminating corporate welfare, phasing out foreign development aid, and repealing Bill C-48 and Bill C-69 which prevents our oil from being transported and sold efficiently and keeps us tied to buying oil from overseas.Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
I love traveling and meeting people from all over the world and spent several months studying in Israel as part of my Engineering degree program.
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