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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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