Hi everyone,

In case you missed last night's Mayoral Fast Pitch and Forum: The Environmental Needs of Winnipeg*, *you can watch it in full HERE http://greenactioncentre.ca/winnipeg-election/, and there was plenty media coverage (CBC https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-election-forum-environment-1.4829216 and Winnipeg Free Press https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/civicelection2018/mayoral-candidates-tackle-environmental-topics-in-first-forum-of-election-493669621.html ). Candidates spent 90 minutes talking about the environment and how they would transform Winnipeg into a sustainable city. They were each given an opportunity to share their 3 minute pitch, followed by 1-2 minutes to answer a series of questions. The evening wrapped up with a series of yes/no questions (*see results below*). The questions focused on organic waste diversion, water, *transportation*,* urban development and design*, single-use plastic, and Winnipeg’s climate action plan.

The coalition of Environmental Organizations who hosted last night's event are compiling questions for an all-candidate (Mayoral and Councilor) survey to be posted by October 15th.

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*Support curbside organics collection*: Bowman: Yes Hayat: Yes Motkaluk: Yes Wilson: Yes Diack: Yes Machiraju: Yes Woodstock: Yes

*Support $100M+ package of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, making it a top priority for federal funding*: Bowman: Yes and no Hayat: Yes Motkaluk: No Wilson: Yes Diack: No Machiraju: No Woodstock: Yes

*Maintain provincial pesticide ban:* Bowman: Yes Hayat: Yes Motkaluk: Yes Wilson: Yes Diack: Yes Machiraju: Yes Woodstock: No

*Support winter maintenance of bike-lane infrastructure:* Bowman: Yes Hayat: Yes Motkaluk: No Wilson: Yes Diack: Yes Machiraju: Yes Woodstock: Yes

*Support plastic bag ban:* Bowman: Yes Hayat: No Motkaluk: No Wilson: Yes Diack: Yes Machiraju: Yes Woodstock: Yes

*Accept Our Winnipeg's sustainability principles:* Bowman: Yes Hayat: Yes Motkaluk: Yes Wilson: Yes Diack: Yes Machiraju: Yes Woodstock: Yes

*Prioritize walking/cycling over vehicles:* Bowman: No Hayat: No Motkaluk: No Wilson: Yes Diack: Yes Machiraju: Yes Woodstock: Yes

*Improve Winnipeg's tree canopy:* Bowman: Yes Hayat: Yes Motkaluk: Yes Wilson: Yes Diack: Yes Machiraju: Yes Woodstock: Yes