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Question: Question:
The nature of the work in construction is cyclical. Construction What are the biggest challenges ahead for our country? And
workers go to where the next big job is, and remain there until the further to that, what are some of the biggest opportunities?
job is completed. However, in places where there aren’t travel
Andrew Scheer:
accommodations made, like a camp job in Fort McMurray, workers
The biggest challenge facing Canadians is an ever pressing cost-
have to do it on their own dime. We want considerations made to
of-living crunch. Families are working harder and harder, playing
the tax system that will have construction workers treated equally
by all the rules, but are just getting by, and certainly not getting
to traveling salespeople, for instance, to recoup some of their out
ahead. Nearly half of all Canadians are less than $200 away from
of pocket expenses. What is your government’s position on this?
insolvency at the end of every month, and the third of Canadians
Andrew Scheer: that can cover their monthly expenses are falling further into debt.
Canada’s Conservatives are focused on helping people get ahead Justin Trudeau’s economic policies are not as advertised. He is
– not just get by. This is a very interesting proposal – and making life harder and more unaffordable with never-ending tax
something to keep under consideration. hikes.
Question: The biggest opportunity for our country is unlocking the untapped
There is concern, with the wave of Conservative Governments potential of Canadians by helping them get ahead. Canada’s
elected at the provincial level, that some are talking about right- Conservatives have a plan to live within our means and put more
to-work-style legislation. What is your government’s position on money back in the pockets of Canadians.
this and how important are stable labour relations to your party?
Question:
Andrew Scheer: Do you have any thoughts and/or messages you would like to
Canada’s Conservatives support Canada’s labour movement and convey to Canada’s Building Trades Unions over 500,000
construction workers. It is important that Canada’s Conservatives members as we head toward the fall election?
create stable labour relations. We want to work with organized
Andrew Scheer:
labour to help Canadians get ahead – not just get buy. Under Justin
I would like to thank members of Canada’s Building Trades Unions
Trudeau, Canadians have been struggling to make ends meet. His
for their hard work and determination. Union members helped
increased spending today will mean cuts to social programs
build the country we love. I am going to work hard and put forward
tomorrow. His support for working Canadians is not as advertised.
a plan that puts more money in your pocket for you, for your kids,
Government should work with organized labour to help make the
and for your retirement.
dreams of Canadians a reality.
Canada’s Conservatives have no plans to implement right-to-work
legislation.

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