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• PC Progressive Conservative
• LIB Liberal
• NDP New Democratic Party
• CPC-M Communist
• GPM Green
• IND Independent
• MF Manitoba First
• MBFWD Manitoba Forward

• The provincial government says consolidating Winnipeg’s six acute care hospitals down to three will improve overall medical care for patients. Is that the right move?

  Great idea

  Good idea

  We’ll see

  Not a good idea

  Terrible idea

  PC

  Jasmine Brar: Yes, it will, as the recommendations fall in line with other similar-sized cities and has worked well for them. We are putting more resources directly in the hospitals. Like with all changes, there are growing pains but long term this will be successful.

• How much control should the provincial government have over the operations of Crown corporations like Manitoba Public Insurance and Manitoba Hydro?

  Hands-off

  Not much say

  50/50

  Some oversight

  Direct supervision

  PC

  Jasmine Brar: While Crown corporations should be independent and run on their own, they need to be accountable as they are using taxpayer money. It is the government's responsibility to ensure there is financial transparency and accountability on how they spend.

• The Pallister government plans to eliminate the deficit by 2022. Should balancing the books be a priority?

  Essential

  High priority

  Neutral

  Low priority

  Not important

  PC

  Jasmine Brar: Yes, it has to be a priority. Not only does the province need to improve its credit rating and borrowing power, but also needs to get on track in terms of financial stabilization. The money currently being spent on interest payments from the deficit the NDP left us with could be spent directly into our healthcare, education and infrastructure needs.

• In Budget 2019, the provincial government spent approximately $350 million on highways. The construction industry says we need to invest more. Is $350 million the right amount?

  Way too little

  A little under

  About right

  A little too much

  Way too much

  PC

  Jasmine Brar: The government continues to prioritize spending on infrastructure by investing and working with local communities. We are working on making a more transparent system which will ensure contracts and repairs are done sooner.

• There have been calls to install safe consumption and/or injection sites in Manitoba, so that people with addictions can consume or inject drugs in a space with medical supervision and more readily available access to addiction services. Are these sites a good idea?

  Urgently needed

  A good idea

  Not sure

  Not necessary

  A bad idea

  PC

  Jasmine Brar: No, they are not. A location where one can simply go do the drugs isn't changing the reality of the issue. We need to invest in more resources to get our citizens off drugs.

• How important is it for the provincial government to take steps to address climate change?

  Urgent

  Important

  Neutral

  Not important

  Unnecessary

  PC

  Jasmine Brar: Manitoba is already the greenest province in Canada and our residents are proud of our hydroelectric investments. That being said, regardless of political beliefs on the climate change issue, I believe we must be good stewards of the environment and protect our planet.

• Will a carbon tax influence consumer behaviour, such as encouraging people to drive less or make their homes more efficient?

  Definitely won't

  Probably won't

  Not sure

  Probably will

  Definitely will

  PC

  Jasmine Brar: I'm sure residents are concerned about changing climate, but it is up to them in regards to how they want to invest their money and change their lifestyles. The government will continue to invest in green projects and our very green hydroelectric system.

• I would rather have more money in my pocket through tax cuts than have the provincial government increase spending on public services.

  Strongly disagree

  Somewhat disagree

  Neutral

  Somewhat agree

  Strongly agree

  PC

  Jasmine Brar: We are working on much-needed changes after 17 years of NDP fiscal neglect. The PC Party has the courage to make tough choices to ensure we get back on track to a path of fiscal responsibility, so it will leave more money for average Manitobans.

• Manitoba’s K-12 education system is currently undergoing a review of curriculum and spending models. How much control should school boards have when it comes to making education budgets?

  Total control

  More control

  Current system

  Less control

  No control

  PC

  Jasmine Brar: We will honour the results of the Education review, but like with all elected positions, there needs to be financial transparency and accountability.

• How much do you consider a candidate’s personal history - before they entered politics - when deciding who to vote for?

  Not at all

  Very little

  Neutral

  Somewhat

  A lot

  PC

  Jasmine Brar: Someone who has community service history and volunteer experience would be ideal for the role. This is a position to serve the people of Manitoba.

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