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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

  Rick Wowchuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Shelley Wiggins: Absolutely not. Pallister’s ER closures have hurt families in Winnipeg but also those in Swan River who travel to Winnipeg for medical appointments. In particular the closures, including the closure of the Misericordia Urgent Care, have made life harder for Manitobans and seniors with and low incomes. People have to travel further to access medical care at a cost that they cannot afford both financially and to their health.

• 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

  Rick Wowchuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Shelley Wiggins: Crown Corporations should remain public entities under the control of the provincial government. The government should maintain oversight, but has to allow the boards of these corporations to make smart choices that will ensure that these services remain affordable for all Manitobans.

• 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

  Rick Wowchuk: It is Essential!

  NDP

  Shelley Wiggins: The budget should be balanced but not at the cost of essential public services or on the backs of those who can least afford it, especially low and middle-income earners.

• 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

  Rick Wowchuk: It is About Right in the current financial state of the Province. As debt servicing costs decrease, transportation and infrastructure spending can increase.

  NDP

  Shelley Wiggins: Brian Pallister cut the infrastructure budget by 40% and then underspent it by about half. It’s meant less jobs for working families and millions in lost revenue for the provincial economy. The NDP has a plan to invest $6.6 billion in strategic infrastructure—like roads, buildings and highways—to create 50,000 good jobs and keep our economy moving.

• 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

  Rick Wowchuk: No site where we offer drugs are safe. We have to focus on eliminating the habit and not encourage consumption.

  NDP

  Shelley Wiggins: Experts are clear—safe consumption sites save lives and keep our communities safe. By providing safe and supervised access, these sites help people struggling with addictions to find treatment.

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

  Urgent

  Important

  Neutral

  Not important

  Unnecessary

  PC

  Rick Wowchuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Shelley Wiggins: Our land, air and water are essential to our economy and resources for the future. We must work to ensure that these resources are available and sustainable for future generations.

• 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

  Rick Wowchuk: Rural residents must use their vehicles daily for work, education and recreation and a carbon tax is a definite penalty as alternate modes of transportation do not exist.

  NDP

  Shelley Wiggins: The NDP’s price on carbon will help Manitoba families do their part to help solve the climate crisis while keeping life affordable. We will make it easier for families to adopt a cleaner lifestyle by taking $350 off their Hydro bill.

• 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

  Rick Wowchuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Shelley Wiggins: Public services must be properly funded so that the health care, education and services we rely on are there when we need it. Pallister’s cuts have make our public services worse while costing more.

• 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

  Rick Wowchuk: No Comment

  NDP

  Shelley Wiggins: Local school boards have the expertise and knowledge about the communities, parents and students that they serve. They need to maintain control of their budgets so that they can continue to offer inclusive education that serves the best interests of all of the students.

• 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

  Rick Wowchuk: I research their background, activities and habits prior to choosing to support anyone running for public office.

  NDP

  Shelley Wiggins: I believe that people learn from their history. Have they learned from their past, moved forward and used that information to benefit their families and their communities.

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