Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong

I’ve been the leader of the party since August 2021. Though I’m now semi-retired, I spent 38 years as an actuary, gaining a deep understanding of financial security systems, including pensions and government programs like the Canadian Pension Plan and Medicare. I’m deeply troubled by the $2.7 trillion in unfunded liabilities accumulated by federal and provincial governments—promises that will be incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to keep.

I’m also currently involved in a startup, experiencing firsthand how governments stifle entrepreneurs with excessive rules, regulations, red tape, and compliance demands. These burdens are out of control in this country, stifling wealth creation. Every time government expands, our freedoms erode a little more. Today, the combined size of federal and provincial governments has grown so large that we’re far less free than our ancestors were 100 years ago.

Look at Argentina, where their libertarian president has sparked an almost miraculous turnaround—not by enlarging government, adding regulations, or raising taxes, but by doing the opposite. He slashed the size of government, cut regulations, and reduced taxation. After decades as an economic basket case, Argentina is now on a remarkable path to recovery. These issues, among many others, drive my libertarian principles as I run in the upcoming election.

You can contact Jacques at:
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