We are in the final stretch before election day, with advance polls now open. You can find the list of campuses across the province with early voting stations here.
Here’s what the Liberal team has been doing this week to progress the #ChooseForward campaign.
Jonathan’s campaign news:
Recently Jonathan:
Was recognized by GreenPAC, a leading national environmental organization. GreenPAC has now endorsed a total of just 26 candidates drawn from the four major parties across Canada. Jonathan is the only North Vancouver candidate, and one of only two candidates in the Lower Mainland, to receive this endorsement. You can find more information here.
Was a guest on The Confab Diary discussing climate change, the economy, and the election. You can listen in here.
Was once again endorsed by The District of North Vancouver Fire Fighters Union, IAFF Local 1183.You can find more information here.
Had this interview with Farhan Umedaly from VoVo Productions launch. Jonathan discussed how he got involved in politics, and where we are today with the protection of our oceans. You can see the video interview here.
National news:
In case you missed it, this week the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau talked to how Liberals are moving forward with a plan to help Canadian families, including:
Up to $1000 more in the Canada Child Benefit for children under the age of one
Guaranteed paid family leave for every parent for a child’s first year
New spaces and 10% lower fees for before and after school care
Tax-free maternity and parental benefits
New 15-week leave for parents who adopt
Before and after school care spaces with extended hours
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