Age: 32
Profession: Medical research
Education:
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
About You
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
Our mental healthcare and addiction services in Manitoba are very inadequate. I will fight for the promotion of easy access to effective mental health supports and addiction services, including enhancing integration with primary care. More broadly, I will improve the healthcare system as a whole by respecting the collective bargaining rights of frontline workers, increasing our focus on preventative medicine, and implementing a universal pharmacare program.
Naturally, as a member of the Green Party of Manitoba, environmental issues will always be a priority for me. I intend on introducing a provincial carbon pollution fee and using the revenue this generates to fund programs that would transition Manitoba to green energy, transportation, and agricultural practices. Such programs would help us sustain our environment and provide employment for the tradespeople, researchers, engineers, and technicians who would build, improve, and maintain such systems.
Why did you decide to run for office?
I was generally dissatisfied with the tone and priorities of the current legislative assembly. As an environmentalist I believe that the action being proposed to address climate change by Manitoba’s other political parties is woefully inadequate. As a person who works closely with the medical profession I’ve seen the recent changes to the healthcare system stress our society while offering little benefit in return. Although my background is in psychology and medical research, I was moved into political action by the shortcomings of our current and past provincial governments.
Manitoba is marking its 150th anniversary next year. Suggest one way we can make it a memorable occasion.
We have absolutely beautiful parks in Winnipeg and all over Manitoba. When I visit Fort Whyte, Birds Hill Park, and the Living Prairie Museum and I am always overcome by the natural beauty of our province. As such, I believe providing funding for ecologically-themed celebrations and educational events would help share this beauty with the world and inspire our younger generations to be responsible stewards of our precious environment.
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