Dear friends and Parkdale-High Park neighbours,

I'm proud to be the MP for Parkdale-High Park. I've lived in this community for 20 years. I care about our community, and the people who make it great.

As your Member of Parliament, I'll work with you and your family to:

• protect jobs that pay decent wages;
• maintain a balanced budget and fiscal responsibility;
• defend Medicare; expand child care; support newcomer services and increase funding for post-secondary education;
• champion women's equality;
• make the environment a key priority in the next parliament;
• support a strong, vibrant arts and cultural sector;
• push for democratic renewal and ethical government in Ottawa.

Parkdale-High Park deserves a strong voice in Parliament. Jack Layton and the NDP have been able to get results in a minority government. In the spring of 2005 the NDP's 4.6 billion dollar budget achieved more for people and more for Toronto.

Look at some of the achievements:

• $900 million for the environment, including energy efficiency
• $70 million for the TTC * $200 million to build more affordable housing
• $115 million to reduce tuition fees
• and, more money for foreign aid

Without Jack Layton and the NDP caucus, would Parliament have:

• Passed same-sex marriage legislation?
• Signed onto the Kyoto accord?
• Turned down George Bush's missile defence scheme?

You know the answer is no. I promise to keep my commitment to working for the things that matter to you, and with your support we'll get results.

Sincerely,

Peggy