On Parliament Hill

Most recently we have been facing an increasing number of challenges as a country, including the health of our economy. As I have previously done and continue to do, I encourage the Liberal Government to seriously consider pragmatic solutions for dealing with our economic uncertainty.

As your Member of Parliament for Provencher, I am also concerned about the rapid change in direction that the new Liberal Government is taking our country. In addition to their reaction to the instability of the global economy, there are a number of issues that I believe are of concern.

One of these issues surrounds a promise by the new Liberal Government that could significantly change Canada’s electoral system without consulting Canadians on the matter. I firmly believe that any decisions which can affect the future outcomes of Canadian elections must be made with the input of Canadian voters, not solely by politicians.

The Liberal Government has indicated that it would eliminate our first-past-the-post system. This is a method used in Canadian elections where each voter has one ballot. As a voter, you select your preferred candidate on the ballot and the candidate with the most votes wins.

Although the Liberals have promised to change this system, they have not made important details public nor will they allow Canadian voters to decide on the matter. If you agree that Canadians need a say in this important issue, I urge you to sign the online petition which calls on the Liberal Government to allow Canadians to vote through a referendum on any changes made to our electoral system. You can sign the petition found on Parliament of Canada’s website.

During the previous election Mr. Trudeau campaigned on a number of issues, including transparency. If he is really serious about open and transparent governments, I call on him and his party to not only provide Canadians with details on their proposed plan, but to involve voters in this important decision. As taxpayers and voters, I believe that your voice deserves to be heard.