The date of the 2025 Canadian Federal Election is approaching fast on Monday, April 28, and Discover Moose Jaw News is doing its best to bring you information on your candidates, parties, and platforms so you can make an informed vote.
Tabitha Mukamusoni is the Liberal Party of Canada candidate for the Moose Jaw – Lake Centre – Lanigan riding.
Affordability
Affordability is the number one issue I hear about when I’m speaking with families in Moose Jaw–Lake Centre–Lanigan for rural families, who often face extra transportation costs or lack local services, it’s even more of a burden.
That’s why I support a comprehensive approach to affordability — one that eases immediate household pressures, builds long-term rural resilience, and includes major investments in farming and housing.
a. Expanding access to essential social programs
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$10-a-day childcare is already helping thousands of Canadian families rejoin the workforce while saving hundreds every month and I’ll fight to ensure rural families have equal access, including mobile or home-based daycare options that work in smaller communities.
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Dental care and pharmacare are not luxuries. For rural residents who often live far from services, they’re essential. These federal programs help families afford the care they need while preventing more serious health issues down the line.
b. Investing directly in farms and rural housing
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One of the biggest affordability challenges is housing, and I support bold action to address it, including a national target of 500,000 homes built per year. This includes co-ops, rental units, mobile homes, and affordable subdivisions close to farms and small towns.
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I also support tax cuts for 22 million Canadians, putting more money directly in people’s pockets at a time when they need it most.
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Most importantly for our region: I propose a program that provides $3 to $6 million per farm through AgriStability to help farmers and protect our producers from unfair tariffs imposed by Donald Trump and China. Our farmers feed the country — they deserve real, direct support.
c. Supporting rural economic growth through infrastructure and interprovincial cooperation
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By investing in roads, broadband internet, and energy infrastructure, we create good jobs now and build the foundation for sustainable rural economies. That’s key for farmers, entrepreneurs, and the next generation who want to stay or return home.
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Breaking down interprovincial trade barriers means more markets for Saskatchewan goods — and fewer headaches for small businesses trying to scale up. It’s a smart, simple fix with a big payoff.
In short: I’m not just talking about surviving — I’m talking about rural communities thriving. With affordable childcare, access to health services, direct farm investment, tax relief, housing, and economic infrastructure, we can make life more affordable — and more promising — for everyone in Moose Jaw–Lake Centre–Lanigan.
Tarrifs
Canada must stand firm in defending its economic interests on the global stage especially when dealing with unfair trade practices and aggressive tactics from leaders like Donald Trump, we cannot afford to be naïve.
As a federal candidate from the Prairies, I know how vital sectors like agriculture, energy, and manufacturing are to our economy, and how vulnerable they become when international relationships are weaponized.
That’s why I support the retaliatory measures already taken by the federal government, and I fully endorse the Buy Canadian strategy. We must protect what we grow, produce, and build here at home. Canada is a strong, resource-rich country. But we’ve been overly reliant on our southern neighbour, and Trump is using that to his advantage. That needs to change.
Mark Carney has already shown leadership by traveling to Europe to strengthen trade alliances. I believe we must continue this path building ties with Indo-Pacific countries, diversifying our export markets, and ensuring Canada isn’t held hostage by the economic policies of any one nation, whether it's the U.S. or China.
But defending Canada’s economy also means fixing what’s broken at home. Right now, we act like we have thirteen separate economies. Interprovincial trade barriers prevent businesses from scaling, slow down our growth, and weaken our national competitiveness. If we want to be strong globally, we must be united domestically with one national economy, not thirteen.
And lastly, we must invest in our rural and small-town economies, like those in Moose Jaw–Lake Centre–Lanigan. That means supporting local businesses, building infrastructure, improving supply chains, and ensuring that farmers and producers have access to both domestic and global markets.
Canada has the resources, talent, and innovation to lead but we need strong leadership that defends our interests and puts rural voices at the table. That’s what I stand for.
Carbon Tax
The first thing our new Liberal leader, Mark Carney, did when he arrived was to remove the carbon tax, responding directly to the concerns of Canadians. This was an important move; it showed leadership and a willingness to put people’s needs first.
I fully support this decision, and I want to make it clear to the people of Moose Jaw–Lake Centre–Lanigan: the carbon tax is gone and it’s not coming back. Our government is focused on taking real climate action through innovation and responsible policies that don’t burden Canadians with higher costs. We will continue to support clean energy solutions without punishing working families.
Mark Carney has a bold, forward-thinking vision for Canada’s future. This includes strengthening our economy and supporting families, all while being environmentally responsible. We don’t need to rely on the carbon tax anymore. The changes we’re making will benefit our people, not hurt them. We have a clear vision for Canada's future, one that balances climate leadership with economic growth. There’s no more excuse. We heard you, and we acted.
Immigration
Immigration brings growth, vitality, and opportunity, especially for rural communities like ours. As an immigrant myself, I know firsthand how important it is to recognize the value of newcomers, not only as workers but as doctors, engineers, teachers, lawyers, economists, psychologists, and more. We already have highly skilled immigrants living in our communities, but instead of contributing directly in their professions, many are stuck in long bureaucratic processes, waiting 3 to 4 years for licensing or being forced to return to school. This is simply wrong.
If elected, I will push for streamlined credential recognition, so that skilled professionals can get to work faster. We need to reduce bureaucracy and give provinces like Saskatchewan the autonomy to create immigration policies that meet our local needs, without being constrained by decisions made in Ontario or Quebec.
In places like Gravelbourg, immigration has already saved our school system. Just two years ago, our local school welcomed international students to avoid closure and this decision helped strengthen both our community and economy. I want to see more of that across Moose Jaw–Lake Centre–Lanigan. I’ll work to encourage international student programs in small towns to combat labour shortages and keep these communities thriving.
Immigration is not a problem, it’s a solution, when we manage it wisely and humanely. As a Liberal candidate, I firmly believe we need to build more houses, which will help support immigration and foster economic growth. Diversity is Canada's strength, and our multicultural fabric is one of the main reasons Canada is a powerful and prosperous nation. We must embrace immigration, and I’m committed to ensuring our policies reflect that.
Crime
Safety is a real concern in our communities, and we must address it with both compassion and strength. When it comes to drug crime, I believe in going after the big fish — those who traffick and profit from addiction. These individuals often target vulnerable people, especially youth, and flood our streets with dangerous substances like fentanyl. I support strong border controls to keep fentanyl out of the country, and exemplary sentences for those who traffick it.
At the same time, many small dealers and users are victims themselves — trapped in a cycle of addiction and poverty. They need a way out, not just a jail cell. That’s why we need to invest in addiction services, mental health supports, and community programs. As a federal government, we have a responsibility to strengthen both the justice system and community-based services, so that every Canadian has a fair chance at safety, recovery, and dignity.