Surrounded by some 100 supporters, Robert Sauvé, Liberal Party of Canada candidate in the Salaberry-Suroît riding, officially opened his campaign headquarters located at 58 Alexandre St. in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.
To start with, this candidate from the party that promises investments of 125 billion over 10 years for infrastructure describes himself as a hands-on man.
“I was in municipal politics for 24 years and I’m still passionate. I’ve been meeting with people from the region for a year now and our platform can really make a difference. I love going out to meet the voters and I want to work for them,” explains Sauvé who puts job creation as the main issue in Salaberry-Suroît.
The election on October 19 offers Canadians only two possible choices, according to Robert Sauvé. “People will have to choose between jobs and growth, or cuts and austerity. In the many exchanges that I’ve had with people, everyone talks about having trouble making ends meet. A number of workers are dipping into their savings because they’re not currently working. It’s time to put an end to the Harper government and a Liberal government under Justin Trudeau will know how to help people.”
A popular subject in the present election campaign is the future of Canada Post. The Liberal candidate does not hesitate to ensure the continuation of door to door service.
“I can’t imagine how it could be different. Practically speaking, we’re talking about an essential service in large cities. It’s the same thing for cuts to CBC/Radio-Canada. In the end, it puts the country’s history in danger and this is not how a government run by the Liberal Party plans to operate.”
Finally, the growing number of supporters for the Liberal Party of Canada in the region gives Robert Sauvé hope. “We have reached 1000 members and that number is growing. It’s looking good. I feel very confident. I am inviting people to compare our platform with those of the other parties. They’ll be persuaded quickly that we are the only party which can really help the middle class and pull the country out of a recession. While Harper makes promises and Mulcair changes his tune depending on which province he’s in, we’re the ones in a position to make a real difference.” concluded Robert Sauvé.
Translated by Cathleen Johnston
