Ontario Elections: Renfrew Candidates Agree on Some Equestrian Priorities

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All six candidates running at Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke agree on some equestrian priorities, including the need for high-speed internet and support for the development of skilled workers in vast rural areas. ..

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However, they differed in many details, and all candidate discussions on Thursday relied heavily on general philosophy and the promises of local parties.

Incumbent Conservative lawmaker John Yakabski has represented the horse for 19 years, emphasizing that he went to his predecessor as part of the Conservative government.

At the time of the Minister of Transport, Mr. Yakabski said he was proud to approve the 22.5-kilometer extension of Highway 17.

“Others do what they promise, and I understand that, but both what I have brought for the future, as well as what I have brought over the last two decades. Is running. “

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The Conservative Party has emphasized returning money to people’s pockets, such as building the economy and infrastructure, reducing costs such as lowering gasoline taxes, abolishing license plate rates and planning to “keep open”, Yakabski said. Said.

He also mentioned the bonds of his family. Yakabski is the son of Paul Yakabski, an MPP in the Renfrew region for 24 years.

NDP candidate Kurt Stall, a nuclear research scientist living in Deep River, said he grew up on a grain farm in Saskatchewan and understands the needs of small businesses.

Infrastructure such as good roads, hospitals and telecommunications is important, Stoll said.The need for health and education is similar, such as upgrading to hospitals, increasing staff, unprocessed school repairs, and services to stay in seniors’ homes longer.

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Stoll emphasized the need to help scientists and other highly trained workers build a “knowledge economy” on horseback.

“The method of (only) exporting raw logs is unacceptable. We need to work with forestry to find a way to add value to the natural resources produced by this horse.”

Liberal candidate Oliver Jacob emphasized that his party focuses on housing, health care and education.

Jacob grew up in Renfrew, Earn Prair and Braeside and is now a councilor of McNab / Braeside Township.

Jacob mentions several important liberal campaign plans, including canceling the proposed Highway 413 project in the Greater Toronto Area and spending an estimated $ 10 billion on that project for school repairs and construction. bottom.

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Like the other candidates, Jacob mentioned the need for skilled workers. With the aging workforce, he said the government needs to invest more in education.

He said the state should work with the federal government to adopt a similar immigration policy as Quebec so that Ontario can choose the jobs that it needs most.

Green Party candidate Anna Doran, Having spent a horseback riding vacation five years ago until he moved to the Barry’s Bay area, “putting the earth first” is the most important thing that must be done to protect future generations and horseback riding life. Said.

“The environment is really economical,” Doran said, adding that horseback riding lakes and forests are a tourist attraction.

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Dolan emphasizes strong services and infrastructure to help people live in rural areas all year round, including preventive medicine, good schools, high-speed internet, and support for the elderly and disabled. Said.

A 35-year-old Christian from the Renfrew region, Thomas O’Connor, who loves hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors, represents Ontario’s New Blue Party. According to the party’s website against the COVID-19 public health obligation, he was an emergency medical worker for 13 years “until the vaccine obligation came into effect.”

O’Connor opposed the blockade of the pandemic, supporting small businesses, abolishing carbon taxes, and improving hospitals and roads.

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Kade MacWilliams, a college student representing the centre-right Ontario party, said his family owns many small businesses on horseback. He demanded more accountability and less bureaucracy in the government to “leave the job to the free market.”

In the form of a meeting hosted by the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce, there was no discussion between candidates who made statements and answered pre-determined questions.

jmiller@postmedia.com

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