Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is shining a light on Peterborough, calling it a crucial area for her party’s strategy as they gear up for the next provincial election.
Stiles and members of the Official Opposition are meeting in Peterborough for their annual caucus retreat, where they’re discussing legislative goals and plans for the upcoming election.
Stiles talked with PTBOTODAY. ca.
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Stiles referred to Peterborough as a historically vital riding in provincial elections.
“It’s no coincidence that we are in Peterborough for our retreat. For many decades, this has been a bellwether riding. The work to defeat this government begins here,” said Stiles.
The NDP leader also pointed out her party’s recent byelection successes in Scarborough Southwest and Hamilton East-Stoney Creek as signs of hope looking ahead to the next legislative session.
She highlighted the win of NDP candidate Fatima Shaban in Scarborough Southwest and noted that her party nearly doubled its vote count in Hamilton East-Stoney Creek.
She believes those results show increasing support for the NDP and indicated that the next provincial election will be primarily between her party and the ruling Progressive Conservatives.
Stiles emphasized affordability and government accountability as key issues for the coming legislative session.
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The NDP’s three-day event in Peterborough continues through Friday.
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