Throughout the election campaign, Oakville.com interviewed the candidates, covered the issues and provided updates in an effort to provide fair and balanced reporting on the candidates and the issues.
We asked each of the candidates for their closing remarks on the campaign and election results. The following is a statement from Halton Conservative candidate Lisa Raitt.
Lisa Raitt is the Conservative candidate in the Halton riding in the Federal Election being held on May 2, 2011.
Oakville.com: What are the platform issues that you are addressing?
Lisa Raitt: In North Oakville and the rest of Halton, we’ve discussed a lot of issues in our platform since the election campaign began – from protecting universal health care, to helping new Canadians succeed in the professions they’ve been trained for, to keeping Halton one of the safest communities in Canada.
But at people’s doors and in their homes, I’ve heard one thing consistently – literally thousands of times:
People are saying that Halton and Canada are definitely moving in the right direction. They want that to continue, and that’s why we’ve been seeing such a positive response to our Conservative platform.
Our platform is very focused on keeping Canada’s economy growing, keeping our strong jobs growth going, putting our national budget in surplus in 4 years, keeping taxes low, and providing affordable benefits to individuals, seniors, families and businesses. That’s what we stand for.
Lisa Raitt at her campaign office opening.
Conservative candidate Lisa Raitt is running for re-election on May 2nd as Member of Parliament representing Halton. She was first elected in 2008, and was the Minister of Labour in the Cabinet of Canada.
“The conservative way of life is that we save, and we pay less taxes so we can look after our families,” Raitt said.
Raitt believes that Stephen Harper is the best Prime Minister for the country, especially right now. “Look to our neighbours to the south,” she said. “We are not out of the economic recession. We’re doing well, but it’s still shaky. We need to get this election over with as quickly as possible, and go back to governing the country in a steady way.”
Lisa Raitt cuts ribbon at campaign office opening on April 2nd.
On April 2nd, the public was invited to join Halton Conservative candidate Lisa Raitt to mark the opening of her official Campaign Office.
At the opening, the atmosphere was jubilant. A large crowd assembled to meet the candidate, chat, get their photos taken and pick up lawn signs.
Raitt spoke to the crowd thanking them for coming and gave them an update of the campaign so far, noting that the campaign had already visited 6,000 homes and the response has been positive.
On Saturday, July 17th, Halton Member of Parliament Lisa Raitt invites you to join her as she hosts her annual Meet and Greet Charity Barbecue to raise money for the Oakville and Milton Humane Society.
“About a year ago, my kids and I adopted two cats from the Oakville and Milton Humane Society and they have been an endless source of joy, love and fun for our family,” said Lisa Raitt, Member of Parliament for Halton. “The goal of course is to one day not need shelters like this, however until that happens, it is important for us to make sure they can continue to provide their services to our community.”
Lisa Raitt’s MP Meet & Greet Charity BBQ – Rain or Shine
When: Saturday July 17th 2010, Noon – 4:00 pm
Location: Willis Family Fruit Farm, 5th Line at Britannia Road, Milton
Raitt encourages constituents of Halton to come out for some free food, drinks, conversation, hayrides, live musical entertainment and a bouncy castle for the kids.
As always, constituents may contact Lisa Raitt’s Community Service Centre, located at 86 Main Street East in Milton which is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and online at www.LisaRaittMP.ca.
Any gifts or contributions will be accepted; suggested donations of $10 per person and $25 per family will be collected for the Oakville and Milton Humane Society. Since its opening in 1936, the shelter has provided a refuge for abandoned animals and has served the community by promoting compassion and respect for animal welfare.
For those who are unable to attend donations can be made in person at the Oakville and Milton Humane Society located at 445 Cornwall Road in Oakville.
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