Scheer's Debate Responses
General Questions:(1) Global temperatures have been rising steadily since the turn of the century: 2015 was the hottest year on record, a trend many scientists have attributed to the increase in carbon emissions over the past century. What do you propose to do to reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses and protect the environment generally?
(2) In the last month, you have all spoken with voters in ridings across the country to make the case for your party's vision for the future of Canada; yet however grand the vision or bold the reform, ultimately, nothing happens in Ottawa unless we pay for it. How would you propose to finance your program, and what changes would you make to the federal tax code?
Translation:(3) A 2015 survey of 78,000 people from around the world ranked Canada as the country most favorably thought of beyond its borders. How do you view Canada's relationship with the rest of the word, and what part should Canada play in international affairs?
Personal Question:For all candidates: Government is a team sport, and yet inevitably much of the burden of leadership falls directly on the shoulders of the prime minister. Why are you the right person to lead Canada for the next four years, and what unique qualities do you bring to the table?