A Balanced Vision for Canada.
Jaime Battiste envisions a Canada rooted in a shared strong values system, diversified innovative economic growth, and environmental sustainability, and a Canada that prioritizes protecting human rights, and reconciliation.
He believes in innovative policies like the National School Food Program, the Canadian Dental Care Plan, Pharmacare, affordable childcare, and comprehensive housing supports. I believe these initiatives are essential in order to build and grown a just society.
Battiste is an advocate for equity in taxation and strategic investments in public infrastructure, ensuring fairness and long-term prosperity. If he is successful he will continue to advocate for Change, and to be guided by values that seek to improve quality of life for all Canadians.
Rebuilding Canada, one strategic step at a time grounded in a forward-thinking Etuaptmumk "Two-Eyed Seeing" approach. Fostering nationwide dialogue about Canada’s shared history and vision of a sustainable, prosperous future for all Canadians.
Jaime Battiste demonstrates a proven ability to lead by embracing fairness, strategic thinking, and balanced decision-making.
Prioritizing the importance of listening to all voices, he is able to address the needs of all Canadians shaping a united vision for a sustainable and thriving future for ALL generations!
Trailblazing is not easy, but Jaime has a proven record:
First Nova Scotia Treaty Education Lead
Appointed in 2015 by Mi’kmaq Kina’Matnewey (MK), Jaime Battiste became the first person to hold this position.
First Mi’kmaw Member of Parliament
Jaime made history as the first Mi’kmaw Member of Parliament.
First Mi’kmaw Chair of the Liberal Indigenous Caucus
Leading efforts to amplify Indigenous voices within the Liberal Party.
First Mi’kmaw Parliamentary Secretary for Crown-Indigenous Relations
Supporting reconciliation and Indigenous rights at the federal level.
First Indigenous Official Candidate for Prime Minister of Canada
Support Jaime Battiste in blazing a historic trail on Parliament Hill.