Families of all sizes should enjoy a high quality of life in neighbourhoods where they can access the services they need, where young people are proud to stay, and where people throughout Canada and around the world choose to come to make their home.

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Transit:

The new transit system is not working, particularly for many in North Kildonan. I will advocate for continued investment in transit to increase the number of buses and bus drivers. These investments, coupled with a review of routes and schedules, are needed to make the new spine and feeder transit system work. I will also listen to you and your neighbours about which routes need to be re-assessed to ensure you’re able to get where you need to go, in a reasonable amount of time.

Kilcona Dog Park:

Despite opposition from our community, the current Councillor has decided that in the middle of an election campaign he will start construction of a road through Kilcona dog park, using public consultation data over a decade old. I will do everything possible to preserve the space for the people, dogs, natural wildlife, plants and birds that enjoy the park's current design.

Libraries open every day:

Libraries provide education and entertainment for everyone in our community, but they also provide safe and accessible spaces for events, studying, and a free place to warm up or cool down on cold and hot days. I will work hard to make sure they are open every day, and that they are sufficiently staffed with librarians and library technicians who have permanent jobs and who can offer a multitude of quality, free, programming, for everyone - from babies to seniors.

Swimming lessons:

Everyone should have the opportunity to learn to swim, both for safety but also for fun and good health. It should not be hard to access swimming lessons. I will work hard to make sure everyone has access to pools and swimming lessons in public pools. 

Public art, music, arts councils:

The arts make life more beautiful and enjoyable, and Winnipeg is known across the country for our vibrant arts and culture. I will work to restore the funding that was cut over recent years to ensure Winnipeg’s arts communities can continue to thrive.