2019 Manitoba Election

Cyndy Friesen - Fort Rouge

1. Why did you decide to run in the Manitoba election?

I am a life long advocate, volunteer, and difference-maker.  People believe in me because I take action for my community.

2. Why should a voter consider electing you to represent them?

I served as a school trustee for 12 years.   My track record proves that I am committed to getting things done with integrity, dedication, and perseverance.

3. What key issue(s) / topic(s) will you stand for in your role as MLA, and why are these important to you?

Climate change:  We are morally obligated to leave a better planet and province for future generations.

Health care:  I am a cancer survivor.  I know what it’s like to navigate the turmoil of our current health care system.

Education:  I am a former school trustee.  I saw how the health care system offloads its responsibility to the education system.  These changes affect our most vulnerable students and their families.  Lack of mental health resources and lengthy waiting lists for assessments are unacceptable.

Meth crisis:  I lost a family member to this.  I am troubled by the lack of supports that are desperately needed for people with addictions.

Support workers: People providing essential services to our most vulnerable community members don’t receive a living wage and need to be fairly compensated for the important work they do.

4. Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

Electing me as your MLA will be the difference for a stronger voice in Fort Rouge and for all Manitobans.