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Free Press federal candidate profile: David Tilson, Conservative The Shelburne Free Press requested Federal Election Candidates share a little about themselves and their policies, as well as their thoughts on two discussion topics. All candidates were asked the same questions. The following is the response from incumbent MP David Tilson Conservative Candidate for Dufferin-Caledon (D-C). He has been the D-C Member of Parliament since 2004. Background: “I was born in Toronto. I moved to Orangeville in 1970 to begin practising law. My undergraduate degree is from the University of New Brunswick. I have a degree in law from Queen's University. I am married to Judith Birchall, have two grown children, a teenage daughter and three grandchildren.” Political Life: “I have always been interested in politics. I began as a school board trustee, then a Town councillor, then Member of Provincial Parliament and now Member of Parliament. The Conservative Party of Canada best reflects my values and the values of hard-working, taxpaying families.” Your biggest challenge in this election: “My biggest challenge in this election is never having enough hours in the day. The riding is so large and there are so many voters to meet.” Policy: 1) Outline your views on energy and aggregate development on prime farmland 2) Outline your Party's record & policy for Canada's role in slowing climate change 3) Outline how your Party will protect and build Canada's social safety network Policy. 1) “I quite publically opposed the mega-quarry and am opposed to the imposition of industrial wind turbines by the province without proper municipal oversight and land-use planning. The Wynne government is clearly not listening to residents when it comes to wind turbines.” 2) “Unlike the Chretien Liberals, who signed the Kyoto agreement and then did nothing for 13 years to actually reduce emissions, our government has actually reduced emissions, and will continue to do so.” 3) “Transfers to the provinces for social services and health care have been increasing at record rates since our government took office in 2006 and now stand at all-time highs. It is up to the provinces to deliver the programs.” Discussion topics: Discussion 1 Canada is heading into a recession. Conservative leader Stephen Harper continues to stress a balanced budget in this election as most important to Canada's economy; as well, his government has focused strongly on a one-sector economy driven by the now faltering Oil Sands to steer Canada's economic growth. Please respond to this, and the report below, including your Party's economic recovery policy. In September 2015, the Globe and Mail ran a report by Economist Jim Stanford, based on statistics, stating the Harper government had the “weakest economic era in Canadian postwar history” casting “major doubt on its economic credibility;” Stanford wrote that “investing” and producing a “full portfolio of excellent goods and services” were “fundamental drivers” of economic progress. David Tilson's response: “The premise is false. We are not heading into a recession. The economy grew by 0.5% in June and is projected to continue to grow, despite the downturn in global energy prices. As for the report you cite, which was mentioned in the Globe and Mail, it should be noted that Jim Stanford is the chief economist for Unifor, the largest private sector union in the country. He was formerly the chief economist for the Canadian Auto Workers Union. He is no fan of the Conservative government and makes no secret of it. So there is huge bias built into his findings off the top.” “Our low tax plan for jobs and growth, coupled with balanced budgets, is what Canada's economy requires at the moment. Letting families and individuals keep more of their hard-earned money is far better than raising taxes. And keeping taxes low for business is the best way to stimulate job creation.” Discussion 2 The Conservative Government's disproportionate response to the Syrian refugee crisis is a cause for deep concern for many Canadians. What will your Party do to restore Canada's reputation on the world stage as a principled and humanitarian nation? David Tilson's response: “As for the refugee question, again, I believe the premise to be false. Earlier this year, Canada announced it would accept another 10,000 Syrian refugees on top of the over 21,000 Syrians and Iraqis we have resettled since 2009. Then in late August, the Prime Minister announced yet another 10,000 Syrians would be resettled. Most recently, Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced that certain normal practices were being relaxed and that officials were being dispatched to further accelerate the process.” By Marni Walsh |
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