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The Free Press invited all provincial 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 MLA.
Select the position that most closely matches your own for each issue below.
We’ll then show you how the candidates’ positions compare to yours.
Tap or hover your mouse over any party to read the candidate’s comments on this issue.
If a party’s position doesn’t appear on the scale below, their candidate did not respond to the question.
Legend
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
Doyle Piwniuk: i
Did not respond:
LIB Davies Richard
GPM David Neufeld
NDP Angie Herrera-Hildebrand
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
Doyle Piwniuk: 1
Did not respond:
LIB Davies Richard
GPM David Neufeld
NDP Angie Herrera-Hildebrand
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
Doyle Piwniuk: s
Did not respond:
LIB Davies Richard
GPM David Neufeld
NDP Angie Herrera-Hildebrand
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
Doyle Piwniuk: 1
Did not respond:
LIB Davies Richard
GPM David Neufeld
NDP Angie Herrera-Hildebrand
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
Doyle Piwniuk: 0
Did not respond:
LIB Davies Richard
GPM David Neufeld
NDP Angie Herrera-Hildebrand
How important is it for the provincial government to take steps to address climate change?
Urgent
Important
Neutral
Not important
Unnecessary
PC
Doyle Piwniuk: :
Did not respond:
LIB Davies Richard
GPM David Neufeld
NDP Angie Herrera-Hildebrand
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
Doyle Piwniuk: q
Did not respond:
LIB Davies Richard
GPM David Neufeld
NDP Angie Herrera-Hildebrand
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
Doyle Piwniuk: o
Did not respond:
LIB Davies Richard
GPM David Neufeld
NDP Angie Herrera-Hildebrand
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
Doyle Piwniuk: ;
Did not respond:
LIB Davies Richard
GPM David Neufeld
NDP Angie Herrera-Hildebrand
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
Doyle Piwniuk: h
Did not respond:
LIB Davies Richard
GPM David Neufeld
NDP Angie Herrera-Hildebrand
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.
I have been a MLA for the past 5 1/2 years for the Former Constituency of Arthur-Virden. I was first elected in a By-election on January 28, 2014. Serviced as Deputy Speaker since the last provincial election and was appointed to the International Peace Garden Board. My wife Michelle and I just this summer celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We have two amazing kids, Aidan 18 (starting is second year at University of Manitoba) and Jillian 17 (going into grade 12). I currently running as...
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I have been a MLA for the past 5 1/2 years for the Former Constituency of Arthur-Virden. I was first elected in a By-election on January 28, 2014. Serviced as Deputy Speaker since the last provincial election and was appointed to the International Peace Garden Board. My wife Michelle and I just this summer celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We have two amazing kids, Aidan 18 (starting is second year at University of Manitoba) and Jillian 17 (going into grade 12). I currently running as the PC Candidate for Turtle Mountain.
Age: 52
Profession: Certified Financial Planner & Estate Planner, Business Owner, Property Developer in Senior's Housing.
Education:
Accounting Diploma at Red River College. Certified Financial Planner Designation.
About You
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
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Why did you decide to run for office?
2
Manitoba is marking its 150th anniversary next year. Suggest one way we can make it a memorable occasion.
4
Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
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Davies Richard, Liberal, Turtle Mountain
No response given
David Neufeld, Green, Turtle Mountain
No response given
Angie Herrera-Hildebrand, New Democratic Party, Turtle Mountain
