About Cindy Lamoureux
When were you born?
Between 1981 and 1996 (Millennial)
Tell our readers a bit about your professional life. What do you do for a living? If you're an incumbent candidate, what did you do before you entered politics?
Prior to entering politics I worked at the Blockbuster Video store on Keewatin for three years. After Blockbuster, I worked for The Long Term and Continuing Care association of Manitoba (LTCAM) for three years. Following LTCAM I worked in Ottawa for both the Senate of Canada and a Federal minister for two years. I was first elected in 2016 and I have been serving as an MLA for over seven years.
What's the highest level of education you've attained?
Master's degree
How long have you lived in the constituency? If you don't currently live there, what led you to run there instead of where you live?
I was born and raised in Tyndall Park attending Stanley Knowles, Garden Grove and Sisler High School. During the Pandemic I moved out to live with my partner/husband with the goal of returning when we find the right house.
What is the biggest challenge facing your constituency, and how would you address it?
The biggest provincial issues in Tyndall Park are around Healthcare and Safety in the Community.
With respect to healthcare I am going to continue to fight hard for the Seven Oaks hospital (SOH). SOH was built to accommodate a helicopter ambulance and was suppose to function as a community hospital with full emergency services. Consecutive governments, both PC's and NDP have marginalized our community hospital through spending on bureaucracy rather than bedside care. During the 90's there was no RHA, and now we spend hundreds of millions every year, while we are NOT investing enough in bedside care.
In addition to supporting Seven Oaks hospital our party is committed to working on credential recognition, hiring more doctors and nurses that are needed before new facilities can be considered, and ensure those working in our healthcare system are being respected through salaries, treatment, safety and more.
When it comes to Safety in the community, I strongly feel that people have the right to feel safe in the Communities that they live in and far too many people don’t feel safe. I believe in community policing, youth justice committees, consequences to people who commit crimes and community involvement in making our neighbourhoods safer.
In addition to healthcare and Safety, there are many issues seniors are facing and families with young children trying to find childcare. Here are a couple of quick points and if you’re interested in reading more about out policy, please check out: https://www.manitobaliberals.ca/what-we-stand-for
Seniors – Implement an independent Seniors advocate to investigate, advocate and provide solutions for government on all issues that affect seniors.
Childcare – Construct a public registry of available public buildings and land for future childcare space development.
If elected, what will be your first priority?
Based off the last few weeks of door knocking one of the first things in Tyndall Park that need to be addressed is the City involvement. I am committing now to hosting a town hall of sorts for people to bring forward their concerns at a city level as the majority of concerns being brought up at the door are around tall grass, hydro work, City lights, potholes, transit services, sidewalks, etc.
Provincially, my first priority will be supporting actions that will improve our sense of security whether it is related to healthcare or safety.
Who are your role models in politics, and why?
I have two great role models in Politics. The first is a woman by the name of Sharon Carstairs, she was the leader of the Manitoba Liberal party in the 1980’s and as the first female leader of a political party in Manitoba. She broke down many barriers, led our party strong, demonstrated the importance of democracy and truly inspired me as a young woman when I first got started to dream big.
The second role model is my father, Kevin Lamoureux. I do not know of anyone who enjoys their career as much as he does. I am incredibly grateful to have been introduced to politics at such a young age and to have been taught the important of accessibility as a politician. My father has been such a role model for me in what it takes to be a grassroots politician and how at the end of the day, my job is to serve my constituents the best way I can.
Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
I strive to live an authentic life and it’s the small things in life such as a good iced mocha or kayak that bring me joy.
Other candidates in constituency:
Chris Santos (Progressive Conservative)
Kelly Lagaspi (New Democratic Party)