MP Seeback polling residents on issues

By Mark Pavilons

Caledon's MP is asking residents to rate issues and priorities, now that the fall session of Parliament has resumed.

Dufferin-Caledon MP Kyle Seeback has sent out a mailer, asking residents to rate issues with a “yes”, “no”, or “unsure” whether these issues should be a priority in the House.

The questions cite statistics and data from national news organizations.

In terms of housing, it's noted homeowners now pay 30 per cent more in mortgage interest than 2022.

Should housing affordability be a priority for this fall session of Parliament?

Crime is also on the rise. Compared with data from 2021, last year saw higher rates of homicide and sexual assault, with robbery and extortion coming in with the highest increases of 15 per cent and 30 per cent respectively.
Should tackling violent crime be a priority?

The form also asks residents about the carbon tax.

Two-thirds of Canadians say it's a poor time to increase the carbon tax, with a majority saying they believe the tax on gas in effective at tackling climate change.

Should axing the carbon tax be a priority?

Everyone is feeling the pinch of food costs. Food prices are continuing to outpace overall inflation, growing 8.5% this past July.

Should axing inflationary taxes on groceries and gas be a priority?

Annual inflation rose to 3.3% nationally, according to Stats Can, which falls outside the central bank's 1-3-per cent target range.

Should ending inflationary deficits be a priority?

The form also asks residents to list the issues in terms of importance.

The mailer can be filled out and sent back to the MP without a stamp.

For more, visit www.KyleSeeback.ca