On September 1, Halton Region sent a questionnaire to local Federal election candidates asking about their positions on a number of issues of importance for Halton residents. Voters can now read responses from many of the candidates on halton.ca, and the Region will continue to post new responses online as they are received.
“Thank you to all candidates who shared their positions on Halton’s issues of importance for Regional Council and those living in Halton. Their responses will help our community understand how their platforms align with resident priorities for our future,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “I encourage residents to learn where candidates stand on these important issues so they can make an informed vote. I hope everyone who is eligible to cast their ballot will take the time to do so on or before September 20.”
Halton’s Federal election questionnaire asked candidates what they would do to:
- provide increased financial support for municipalities through the Gas Tax and as needed to support essential Regional programs, services and infrastructure projects;
- deliver long-term sustainable, allocation-based funding to support affordable housing;
- ensure there is an effective national early learning and childcare strategy as well as funding to support municipalities in effectively delivering this service;
- support municipalities in building resilient communities and mitigating the effects of climate change;
- expedite the delivery of affordable access to broadband internet services for all of Halton; and
- support Halton’s position on the CN truck-rail hub in Milton.
The questionnaire also asked all candidates if they would vote against their party if necessary to reflect the best interests of Halton residents. To learn more about Halton’s priority advocacy issues or to read candidate responses, please visit halton.ca.
The Federal election will take place on Monday, September 20, 2021. Ridings in Halton include Burlington, Milton, Oakville, Oakville North-Burlington and Wellington-Halton Hills—for more information and voting locations, please visit elections.ca.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 595,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.