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James Aylward

Conservative candidate for Cardigan

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

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

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
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

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

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Biography

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Born and raised in PEI, Aylward has deep roots in the community and a strong commitment to public service. He has an extensive record of volunteering and worked on several Boards, including The Canadian Cancer Society and Tremploy.

He entered the political arena with a background in business and hospitality, bringing a pragmatic and compassionate approach to his work.

Aylward was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the district of Stratford-Keppoch in 2011, representing the Progressive Conservative Party. His dedication to his constituents and ability to address local issues earned him widespread respect and support and he was re-elected in 2015 and 2019.

Throughout his political career, Aylward has held several key positions, including Leader of the Official Opposition, Leader of the PC Party of PEI, Minister of Health and Wellness, and Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Aylward’s tenure in provincial politics has been characterized by his advocacy for a strong government that delivers results for Islanders. His approachable demeanour and dedication to good government have made him a trusted decision maker for his riding and his province. James plans to bring that same work ethic and solution-based approach as the next MP for Cardigan.



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