Lagimodière

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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

Andrew Smith: This is a good idea. We are acting on a recommendation by expert advice as outlined in the Peachey Report. This report was commissioned by the previous NDP Government.
- Did not respond:
- LIB Jake Sacher
- GPM Bob Krul
- NDP Billie Cross
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

Andrew Smith: I believe that the provincial government should have some oversight on Crown Corporations.
- Did not respond:
- LIB Jake Sacher
- GPM Bob Krul
- NDP Billie Cross
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

Andrew Smith: Yes, this is essential for the financial wellbeing of our province. A deficit is just a deferred tax for our children to pay.
- Did not respond:
- LIB Jake Sacher
- GPM Bob Krul
- NDP Billie Cross
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

Andrew Smith: It is the right amount.
- Did not respond:
- LIB Jake Sacher
- GPM Bob Krul
- NDP Billie Cross
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

Andrew Smith: This is a bad idea. I don’t believe that there is such thing as a safe consumption site. Our PC Team has committed to a Safer Streets, Safer Lives Action Plan which takes a 3 pronged approach to the drug issue. 1) Treatment 2) Education and 3) Enforcement
- Did not respond:
- LIB Jake Sacher
- GPM Bob Krul
- NDP Billie Cross
How important is it for the provincial government to take steps to address climate change?

Urgent
Important
Neutral
Not important
Unnecessary
PC

Andrew Smith: This is an important issue. Our PC Team will move forward with our Made in Manitoba Green Plan. This plan includes 4 pillars: 1) Cleaner Water 2) Conservation of Natural Areas 3) Effective Steps to address climate change 4) Strengthening the Economy
- Did not respond:
- LIB Jake Sacher
- GPM Bob Krul
- NDP Billie Cross
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

Andrew Smith: I do not believe that a carbon tax will influence consumer behaviour. Our PC Team is committed to our Made in Manitoba Green Plan. We do not believe that a carbon tax will be effective.
- Did not respond:
- LIB Jake Sacher
- GPM Bob Krul
- NDP Billie Cross
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

Andrew Smith: We are committed to ensuring that Manitobans keep more of their hard earned money, while ensuring that we deliver on important government services.
- Did not respond:
- LIB Jake Sacher
- GPM Bob Krul
- NDP Billie Cross
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

Andrew Smith: I believe that the education review is important as it is the first education of its kind in a long time. I believe that school boards should have less control when it comes to making education budgets.
- Did not respond:
- LIB Jake Sacher
- GPM Bob Krul
- NDP Billie Cross
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

Andrew Smith: I consider it to be important.
- Did not respond:
- LIB Jake Sacher
- GPM Bob Krul
- NDP Billie Cross

The candidates, as people: Would-be MLAs introduce themselves to you and describe their backgrounds, what made them decide to run for office, and how they hope to solve the problems facing your community.

Andrew Smith, Progressive Conservative, Lagimodiere

I am happily married to my wife Jaime and a proud new father to Lincoln, who will be 7 months old on election day. I live in Bonavista which is located right here in the constituency of Lagimodiere. I grew up and was educated in our province, graduating from St. Paul’s High School and from the University of Manitoba. I was elected to the Manitoba Legislature at the age of 34, representing the constituency of Southdale. It has been incredibly honoured to serve in this capacity and I thank the peo...

Age: 38

Profession: Politician, Business Development and Marketing

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (Arts)

About You

What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?

We are experiencing a lot of population growth in the community. If elected, our PC Party has committed to build two additional schools in Sage Creek. One school will be for the Louis Riel School Division while the second will be for the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine (DSFM). This is part of our PC Party’s commitment to build 20 schools across the province over the next 10 years.

Why did you decide to run for office?

I want to make sure that the future of the province is financially sustainable for my son’s generation. They deserve to inherit the same opportunities that my generation did. Our PC Team is focussed on fixing the finances of the province, repairing the services and rebuilding the economy. I believe that government needs to create opportunities for economic growth and not mortgage our children’s future by racking up large deficits.

Find out more about Andrew Smith, Progressive Conservative, Lagimodiere:

http://andrewsmith4mla.com
https://twitter.com/smith4lag

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Jake Sacher, Liberal, Lagimodiere

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Bob Krul, Green, Lagimodiere

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Billie Cross, New Democratic Party, Lagimodiere

No response given

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