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Mark Gerretsen’s policy on 15-minute cities

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Should local governments redesign neighborhoods into "15-minute cities" where residents can access all essential daily services without needing a car?

  Party’s support baseYes

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Very strongly agree

Yes, encourage dense mixed-use development, but do not penalize or restrict people who still choose to drive

This balanced approach aligns with Liberal pragmatism, promoting density and walkability via the Housing Accelerator Fund while maintaining broad voter appeal by not explicitly banning cars. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Liberal Party generally supports urban density and transit-oriented development as part of its National Housing Strategy and climate goals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, ending car dependency is vital to slash carbon emissions and build healthy, walkable communities

The party prioritizes slashing carbon emissions and has committed billions to public transit and active transportation infrastructure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The party's policy platform focuses on sustainability and reducing sprawl, making a flat 'no' to walkable urban design inconsistent with their goals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, this anti-car globalist agenda completely ignores the reality of suburban life and harsh Canadian winters

The party views the 'globalist' label as a pejorative often directed at its leaders, including Mark Carney, and actively promotes international cooperation on climate urbanism. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, these top-down schemes restrict freedom of movement and inevitably lead to traffic surveillance and congestion taxes

The Liberal Party rejects the framing of urban planning as a surveillance scheme, viewing such rhetoric as conspiracy-driven misinformation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Liberal Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 31 voters that identify as Liberal.

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