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James Seale

Conservative candidate for Shefford

Affordability & Housing

Fuel and transportation costs

Conservative's promises

Commit $50M to removing tolls on the Confederation Bridge

"Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman announced today that a Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre will scrap the tolls on the Confederation Bridge to save residents and businesses over $50 every time they travel to the mainland." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

"This $50 million commitment will cover the operating costs for the Confederation Bridge which is currently paid for with tolls. It will end the unfair tax that Islanders have to pay just to leave their own province, keeping more of their money in their pockets." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

Review government support for the Wood Islands-Caribou ferry to Nova Scotia

"Conservatives will also immediately conduct a review of federal support for the Wood Islands-Caribou ferry." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

Home construction and supply

Conservative's promise

Incentivise municipalities to free up land, speed up permits, and cut development charges

"Conservatives will also incentivize municipalities to free up land, speed up permits and cut development charges to build 15% more homes each year." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

Home ownership

Conservative's promise

Remove the GST on the sale of new homes up to $1.3M, and cut $8B of current government housing initiatives to pay for it

"A Poilievre government would fund this homebuyers’ tax cut by eliminating $8 billion of the Liberals’ bureaucratic housing schemes that have only driven up housing prices. Conservatives will also incentivize municipalities to free up land, speed up permits and cut development charges to build 15% more homes each year." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

Tax measures and rebates

Conservative's promise

Drop the tax rate on the lowest income tax bracket from 15% to 12.75%

"Poilievre announced he will cut income tax by 15%, dropping the tax rate on the lowest income tax bracket from 15% to 12.75%, meaning the average Canadian worker earning $57,000 will save $900, with two income families saving $1,800 a year. It’s time to let Canadians keep more of what they earn." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

Climate Change & the Environment

Marine conservation

Conservative's promise

Restore the seal harvest

"Today, Clifford Small, Conservative candidate for Central Newfoundland, announced that Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Government will restore the seal harvest to protect harvesters’ jobs, and take back control of the seal and sea lion population that is destroying our fish stocks." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

Jobs, Businesses, & Labour

Investment

Conservative's promise

Allow Canadians to contribute an extra $5,000/year to Tax-Free Savings Accounts, so long as the money supports Canadian companies

"Nothing about Canadians’ existing TFSAs would change. The existing $7,000 limit would remain, but Canadians will now be able to contribute up to an additional $5,000 a year, if that money supports Canadian companies that employ Canadian workers and pay Canadian taxes. The tax system already defines Canadian investments, and a Poilievre government will create a definition that lets financial institutions and advisors label which stocks, mutual funds and other investments can go into your Canada First TFSA Top-Up." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

Public Safety, Policing, & the Justice System

Criminal sentencing

Conservative's promise

Set mandatory life sentences for anyone convicted of fentanyl trafficking, 5 counts of human trafficking, or importing 10 illegal firearms

"Specifically, Poilievre said he will impose life sentences for anyone who is convicted of:

  1. 5 or more counts of human trafficking.
  2. Importing or exporting ten or more illegal firearms.
  3. Fentanyl trafficking."

conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

Seniors, Disabilities, & Retirement

Retirement savings and income

Conservative's promises

Allow working seniors to earn up to $34K tax-free

"Allow working seniors to earn up to $34,000 tax free—$10k more than now." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

Keep the retirement age at 65
Allow seniors the option of keeping savings growing in RRSPs until age 73, up from 71

Sovereignty, Foreign Relations, & the United States

Defending Canada's north

Conservative's promises

Double the size of the 1st Patrol Group of the Canadian Rangers, to 4,000 Rangers
Build a permanent Arctic military base in Iqaluit within two years

"Build at least one permanent Arctic military base within two years: CFB Iqaluit, Canada’s first permanent Arctic military base since the Cold War." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

Acquire two additional polar icebreakers, and deliver two icebreakers currently being built by 2029

"Acquire two additional polar icebreakers for the Royal Canadian Navy. Poilievre also committed to delivering the two polar icebreakers the Seaspan and Davie shipyards are now building for the Coast Guard by 2029, while the Liberals refuse to provide a timeline." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

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Biography

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James' focus on fiscal responsibility and transparent governance stems from a deep-seated belief in maximizing value for taxpayers. His commitment to open dialogue and the defense of free speech underscores his belief in a robust and engaged citizenry.
L'accent de James est mis sur la responsabilité financière et la gouvernance transparente, maximisant ainsi la valeur pour les contribuables. Un dialogue ouvert et la défense de la liberté d’expression soulignent sa croyance en une citoyenneté solide et engagée.

James Seale's multifaceted career reflects a dedication to service and expertise. His 30-year military tenure, encompassing deployments to Israel, Bosnia, Haiti, and Germany, cultivated a strong sense of duty and strategic thinking. Upon retirement, he pursued rigorous academic advancement, securing an MBA, CPA, and a Master’s diploma in supply chain and operations, alongside becoming a certified fraud investigator. His professional experience spans medical research, federal government roles focused on accountability, and the intricacies of the enterprise software sector, providing a comprehensive understanding of diverse operational landscapes.

His academic achievements, coupled with his practical experience, have honed his ability to analyze complex systems and identify inefficiencies. His focus on fiscal responsibility and transparent governance stems from a deep-seated belief in maximizing value for taxpayers. Seale's commitment to open dialogue and the defense of free speech underscores his belief in a robust and engaged citizenry. While maintaining a connection to his community, including his time as an assistant judo coach in St. Jean, his primary focus is on leveraging his professional expertise to serve the broader Canadian public.

He is running to bring trust, accountability, and fiscal responsibility back to government, ensuring that the interests of everyday Canadians are prioritized

La carrière aux multiples facettes de James Seale reflète un dévouement au service et à l'expertise. Son mandat militaire de 30 ans, comprenant des déploiements en Israël, en Bosnie, en Haïti et en Allemagne, a cultivé un sens aigu du devoir et une réflexion stratégique. À sa retraite, il a poursuivi des progrès académiques rigoureux, obtenant un MBA, un CPA et une maîtrise en chaîne d’approvisionnement et opérations, tout en devenant enquêteur certifié en matière de fraude. Son expérience professionnelle couvre la recherche médicale, les rôles du gouvernement fédéral axés sur la responsabilité et les subtilités du secteur des logiciels d'entreprise, offrant une compréhension globale de divers paysages opérationnels.

Ses réalisations académiques, associées à son expérience pratique, ont perfectionné sa capacité à analyser des systèmes complexes et à identifier les inefficacités. L’accent qu’il met sur la responsabilité financière et la gouvernance transparente découle d’une conviction profondément ancrée dans la maximisation de la valeur pour les contribuables. L'engagement de Seale en faveur d'un dialogue ouvert et de la défense de la liberté d'expression souligne sa croyance en une citoyenneté solide et engagée. Tout en maintenant un lien avec sa communauté, y compris son temps en tant qu'entraîneur adjoint de judo à Saint-Jean, son objectif principal est de mettre à profit son expertise professionnelle pour servir le grand public canadien.

Il se présente pour ramener la confiance, la responsabilité et la responsabilité financière au sein du gouvernement, en veillant à ce que les intérêts des Canadiens ordinaires soient prioritaires.

Reason for running

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After 30 years of service to my Country in the CAF and 3 in the Federal public service. Service to others is my central thread. One can only find strength and fulfillment serving the greater good. We are at acrossroads and Canada needs strong, capable leaders to step up.
Après 30 ans de service au sein de la CAF et 3 ans dans la fonction publique fédérale. On ne peut trouver que force et épanouissement au service du bien commun. Nous sommes à la croisée des chemins et le Canada a besoin de dirigeants forts et compétents pour intervenir.

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