Matt Allard
Candidate in the St. Boniface Councillor Candidates race.
Matt can be reached on social media, at info@mattallard.ca, or by calling 204-430-4876.
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Questionnaire Response
Matt Allard - St. Boniface
Why did you decide to run in the 2018 (Winnipeg Civic Election / School Board Election)?
I am a St. Boniface man through and through: I grew up, live, work, and volunteer in St. Boniface. I believe I am well placed to continue the work of building this community I’ve helping lead since 2014.
What experience will you bring to complement your role as (Mayor / Councillor / School Trustee)?
Prior to being a City Councillor, I was small business owner and CEO of the Francophone Chamber of Commerce of St. Boniface. I worked with many community groups and initiatives : as President of the Old St. Boniface Résidents Association. I hold a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg.
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?
Since taking office, as Councillor, I have been energetic in pursuing investment in my ward, from road repair, to parks, to the signature Promenade Tache riverwalk project in partnership with the Winnipeg Foundation. I believe strongly in the need for urban density and infill, to make the City more financially sustainable, and foster dynamic and thriving neighbourhood main streets. I am a daily user of Winnipeg Transit and a passionate believer, defender and promoter of transit service.
What is something that you appreciate about the (City of Winnipeg / the ward / the school ward or school division) you wish to represent?
St Boniface is a unique and special community in Winnipeg. It’s history, culture and Francophone character is not just a jewel of Winnipeg, but holds a unique place in all of Canada.
Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
St Boniface is in many ways a city of its own. It has urban and suburban character, a diverse population, university, hospital, two major language groups and other features of a large standalone community. Representation of this neighbourhood requires a sense of balance, pragmatism, open mindedness and commitment to its growth and prosperity.
News that mentions Matt Allard
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« Previous 1 … 6 7 8 … 10 Next »L’avenir de la piscine Norwood toujours pas déterminé
August 7, 2018
Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - ...de garder la piscine ouverte pendant quelques années encore », explique-t-elle. Par ailleurs, le conseiller municipal de Saint-Boniface, Mathieu Allard, déclare que lorsqu’il a parlé pour la première fois avec les habitants du quartier, il avait l’impression qu’il n’y avait aucune autre...
Residents say 56-year-old Norwood Pool ‘a gathering place’ that should be fixed, not scrapped
August 7, 2018
CBC Manitoba - ...more. She is also organizing a pool party in late August to show how much the pool means to the area. Councillor now questions pool's fate Coun. Matt Allard (St. Boniface) said when he first spoke to residents about the pool's closure, he was under the impression there was no other way forward. He...
Adjustable curb bike lanes to be extended along Bannatyne Avenue
August 3, 2018
Global News - ...bike lanes more quickly, and allow us to make adjustments to the design based on public feedback and future adjustments to roadways,” said Coun. Matt Allard, who chairs the city’s infrastructure committee. READ MORE: Winnipeg to prevent right turns on red lights on several Exchange District streets ...
Winnipeg Extending Adjustable Bike Lanes After Successful Pilot Project
August 3, 2018
ChrisD - ...lanes more quickly, and allow us to make adjustments to the design based on public feedback and future adjustments to roadways,” said Councillor Matt Allard, chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works. Feedback provided by the public through an online survey was...
Yes campaign forms to argue in favour of reopening Portage and Main
July 30, 2018
CBC Manitoba - ...of him is considerable. Bellamy said other members of the yes side include Ryan Palmquist, who works as executive assistant to St. Boniface Coun. Matt Allard, and marketing firm owner Adam Dooley. There does not appear to be an organized no side. North Kildonan Coun. Jeff Browaty and South Winnipeg-St....
La province envoie le dossier Rakowski Recycling dans la cour de la Ville de Winnipeg
July 25, 2018
Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - ...de changement de zonage. Questionné par Radio-Canada afin de savoir ce qu’il pensait de la situation, le conseiller municipal de Saint-Boniface, Mathieu Allard, a dit ne pas être en mesure de répondre sur cette question puisqu’il siège au Comité Riel. S’il devait prendre position publiquement dans...
Rakowski Recycling doit cesser ses opérations … pour l’instant
July 23, 2018
Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - ...trois dernières années. » Pétition en ligne Joint plus tôt ce mois-ci en lien avec cette histoire, le conseiller municipal de Saint-Boniface, Mathieu Allard, a indiqué avoir demandé à la Ville de vérifier à nouveau que les conditions de l'autorisation d'exploitation du terrain sont bien respectées....
CN completes internal review into series of Winnipeg brush fires
July 20, 2018
CTV - ...by the local authority but in this instance, the OFC said it did not receive a request and did not investigate the grass fires on May 6, 2018. Matt Allard, city councillor for St. Boniface, a neighbourhood where one of the fires along a rail line occurred, said he's been told the city intends to send...
Rail line not involved in spring fires, says CN
July 19, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press - ...to Winnipeg. Documents show the city began receiving reports of fires along CN track in St. Boniface on May 6. In an email to area’s councillor Matt Allard, a resident wrote, "We are lucky this happened on a Sunday when folks were outside in their back yards and noticed the smoke." As the train...
Lead in St. B soil samples exceeds safety limits
July 17, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press - ...of the soil sampling due to the blackout, she was able to answer media questions about the University of Manitoba's work. Close St. Boniface Coun. Matt Allard was "extremely concerned" about the results, saying he'd thought previous analysis had shown contamination only on industrial sites. He said he'll...