5 Manitoba voters highlight key issues in provincial election

Manitobans will head to the polls to elect theirnext provincial government on April 19, less than two weeks away.

A new Mainstreet/Postmedia poll suggests that the Progressive Conservatives hold 50 per cent support among decided and leaning voters, compared to 24 per cent for the New Democrats, 17 per cent for the Liberals, and nineper cent for the Greens.

• Manitoba Liberal support slides, PCs gain in new poll

CBC News hit the streets to find out what the key issues are for some voters.

Jenny Tyrrell

Co-owner of Miss Browns Hot Pressed Sandwich & Coffee Co. in Winnipeg'sExchange District.

Key issues: Health care and taxes.

Jenny Tyrrell, Manitoba voter, on issues in upcoming provincial election

9 years ago

Duration 0:31

Jenny Tyrrell talks about issues that are important to her going into the April 19 provincial election.

Jes Coverini

Works with youth in the province.

Key issue: Programming for young people.

Jes Coverini, Manitoba voter, on provincial election issues

9 years ago

Duration 0:47

Jes Coverini talks about issues that are important to her going into the April 19 provincial election.

Brian Scharfstein

Owns Canadian Footwear in the Exchange District in Winnipeg.

Key issue:Educating and supporting entrepreneurialismand overcoming hurdles for start-up businesses.

Brian Scharfstein, Manitoba voter, on issues in upcoming provincial election

9 years ago

Duration 0:53

Brian Scharfstein talks about issues that are important to him going into the April 19 provincial election.

Merrilyn Fiori

Voted Liberal in the recentfederal election. She said for the first time in a long time, she's undecided heading into the provincial election.

Key issues: Deficit and health care.

Merrilyn Fiori, Manitoba voter, on upcoming provincial election

9 years ago

Duration 0:26

Merrilyn Fiori talks about issues that are important to her going into the April 19 provincial election.

Cal VarydeJong

He said it appears that people are less engaged in this year'sprovincial election compared to last year's federal election, but added that he's seeingstronger campaigns from thethree major provincial parties.

Key issues: Lowering the PST and putting the needs of voters first.

Cal VarydeJong, Manitoba voter, on provincial election issues

9 years ago

Duration 0:18

Cal VarydeJong talks about issues that are important to him going into the April 19 provincial election.