Laverne Lewycky is the NDP’s MP candidate in the federal election.
He says the NDP party has 6 priorities.
“One of the first ones is dealing with healthcare, the second thing is affordable homes, another priority is dealing with the younger people, students and student debt that many of them are facing, another priority is, of course, again young people are really marching hot to trot with this, is the whole idea of dealing with our climate crisis, one of our priorities is that we say it’s time to ensure that the super-wealthy are paying their fair share, and the sixth priority which is really important is cellular internet access.”
Healthcare wise, Lewycky says the bigger points are bringing in universal pharma care, a dental care plan, and he would support having hearing aids included in medicare.
Under the umbrella of affordable housing, Lewycky mentioned the cost of housing is through the roof. He also made the point that work needs to be done for First Nations’ infrastructure and housing to have clean drinking water.
Lewycky says the NDP wants to deal with the weight that is student debt for young people.
For the climate change issue, the NDP wants Canada to be a leader in the fight to deal with it.
Lewycky says they intend to implement a super wealth tax, close tax loopholes and end giveaways for the richest companies and individuals.
He says one of the most important issues for our area is having cell service, adding when he goes past Fork River from Dauphin, he loses service.
Lewycky says he’s been in contact with all 38 municipalities of the constituency and has heard what the municipalities want the MP to do this election. With those municipalities, Lewycky has outlined 8 priorities with each municipality.
The Federal Election is on Monday.
