Winnipeg Election 2022

Pascal Scott - Waverley West

What got you into politics?

Where and how we live are the most important determinants of our individual quality of life and wellness.  Decisions made by municipal government with regards to the planning, development and management of our city have a more immediate impact on on our lives than any other level of government.

We live in interesting times. Global economic uncertainty, the pandemic, and a myriad of other problems are adding stress to our lives like never before.  Crumbling infrastructure, an aging population, and a troubled healthcare system portend future challenges.

The choices we make now as a city will determine how resilient we are in an uncertain future.  We need greater focus on ensuring that our existing neighborhoods better support residents, and that new development delivers value to our communities rather than extracting it.

Continuing down our current path will only exacerbate our problems; providing people with more sustainable and better choices is the only way to effect change.   It is the desire and creativity to effect positive change for the people of my hometown that draws me to politics.

 

What experience will you bring to compliment your role as (Mayor / Councillor / School Trustee)?

My professional career has focused on the business of making places more livable and vibrant.  For the last decade I have been and remain active in healthy community and themed entertainment development in some of the world’s fastest growing cities.

Through my work I have gained exposure and real-world experience in place-based development and healthcare management across a range of cultures and contexts.  Beyond skills of analysis, planning and modeling – I know firsthand what it takes to transition a good idea from one place to another.

Across projects I have bridged gaps between public and private sectors, and collaborated across silos between community, technical and commercial stakeholders.  I prefer to work collaboratively and have a practiced ability for consensus building.

My focus is local, my perspective global.   I currently work at the Winnipeg World Trade Center as a Trade Advisor helping Manitoba business succeed abroad and leveraging my skills and experience in support of our economy here at home.

What are some issues that you would like to stand for in your role as (Mayor / Councillor / School Trustee), and why are these issues important to you?

Our Health – Health means more than healthcare, it’s too big an issue for one level of government to tackle. Our own health is affected by the health of others, our city and wider ecosystem.

Crime and Safety –   Poverty and addictions are behind our city’s safety problems. In our homes and communities, we should all feel safe secure respected. Prevention is a better way to get there than cure.

Urban Sprawl – Suburbanization is bankrupting our city and baking inefficiencies into our infrastructure. We need development models that improve existing neighborhoods and promote resilience.

Our Infrastructure – We can’t afford to maintain the roads we have; climate change is making the problem worse. The burden of municipal infrastructure repairs is too great for the city to handle alone.

Social Cohesion – People that don’t come together end up fighting amongst themselves. Social cohesion supports economic resilience and promotes local business development.

 

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

Remember to vote on (or before) October 26th 2022.