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VOTE FRANCISCO
DAVENPORT NEEDS BETTER REPRESENTATION.
TOGETHER, WE CAN DO BETTER.
Issues that matter to me and to our community:
Advocating for Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution
Canada can rebuild its reputation as a global peacebuilder by:
Mediating conflicts: Expand Canada’s role as a neutral mediator, offering conflict resolution expertise and supporting peace agreements.
Supporting multilateral diplomacy: Enhance participation in the UN, WTO, and OAS to promote peace and global security.
Promoting arms control: Advocate for nuclear disarmament and support treaties like the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Standing for human rights: especially now, Canada’s voice in support of human rights and of peace is needed more than ever. We must have the courage of our convictions and we must be bold – actions speak so much louder than words.
Affordable Cost of Living and Housing
Raise the minimum wage to a living wage, ensuring no one works full-time and still struggles to afford the basics.
Introduce rent control and build more affordable housing to ensure everyone has a safe place to live.
Make childcare and pharmaceuticals affordable for working families.
Community Programs for Children, Youth, and Seniors
Fund universal after-school programs and youth mental health services to support the next generation.
Increase access to seniors' care programs, ensuring every senior receives the care and respect they deserve.
Invest in intergenerational programs that bring youth and seniors together for mutual support and connection.
Climate Action
Lead the way with green jobs in renewable energy, public transit, and sustainable infrastructure.
Commit to a just transition for workers in fossil fuel industries, ensuring they are supported in retraining for the clean economy.
Strengthen environmental protections to safeguard our air, water, and land for future generations.
Gender Equality
Close the gender pay gap and pass legislation to ensure equal pay for equal work.
Strengthen protections against gender-based violence, ensuring victims have the support they need.
Guarantee access to reproductive rights and ensure women’s healthcare needs are fully covered under public healthcare.
Indigenous Rights
Honor and uphold land treaties and support Indigenous sovereignty.
Ensure clean drinking water and improve healthcare and education in Indigenous communities.
Actively support Indigenous-led environmental protection efforts and recognize traditional knowledge in conservation.
Migration
Create a fair and compassionate immigration system, with clear, accessible pathways to citizenship.
Ensure that refugees and migrants are treated with dignity, given the resources they need to thrive, and allowed to fully integrate into Canadian society.
Advocate for policies that address the root causes of migration, including conflict and climate change.
People with Disabilities
Make public spaces and transportation fully accessible for people with disabilities.
Ensure inclusive education and equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Provide adequate funding for disability services, including mental health support.
Anti-racism
Enforce stronger anti-racism laws in education, healthcare, and policing.
Address the racial wealth gap by supporting economic opportunities for racialized communities.
Fund anti-racism education in schools and provide community-led training for public service workers.
The Economy
Strengthen the social safety net with universal healthcare, affordable housing, and public services.
Tax the wealthiest corporations and individuals to ensure the wealthiest pay their fair share.
Ensure Canada is a strong and consistent voice against tax evasion and the use of tax havens to shelter profits.
Support small businesses and local economies, particularly in underserved communities.
Union Workers
Protect the right to organize, ensuring all workers have a fair voice in their workplace.
Increase protections for workers and ensure they receive fair wages, benefits, and job security.
Push for stronger labor laws to protect the most vulnerable workers, including gig workers and temporary employees.
2SLGBTQIA+ Rights
Introduce stronger anti-discrimination laws to protect 2SLGBTQIA+ people in all areas of life.
Ensure healthcare for 2SLGBTQIA+ people is accessible everywhere in Canada.
Stand against conversion therapy and ensure safe spaces in schools and communities for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
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