5 Manitoba voters highlight key issues in provincial election
Voters in Winnipeg talk about health care, taxes and other topics
Manitobans will head to the polls to elect their next provincial government on April 19, less than two weeks away.
A new Mainstreet/Postmedia poll suggests that the Progressive Conservatives hold 50 per cent support among decided and leaning voters, compared to 24 per cent for the New Democrats, 17 per cent for the Liberals, and nine per cent for the Greens.
CBC News hit the streets to find out what the key issues are for some voters.
Jenny Tyrrell
Co-owner of Miss Browns Hot Pressed Sandwich & Coffee Co. in Winnipeg's Exchange District.
Key issues: Health care and taxes.
Jes Coverini
Works with youth in the province.
Key issue: Programming for young people.
Brian Scharfstein
Owns Canadian Footwear in the Exchange District in Winnipeg.
Key issue: Educating and supporting entrepreneurialism and overcoming hurdles for start-up businesses.
Merrilyn Fiori
Voted Liberal in the recent federal election. She said for the first time in a long time, she's undecided heading into the provincial election.
Key issues: Deficit and health care.
Cal VarydeJong
He said it appears that people are less engaged in this year's provincial election compared to last year's federal election, but added that he's seeing stronger campaigns from the three major provincial parties.
Key issues: Lowering the PST and putting the needs of voters first.
