Andrea Horwath makes whistle-stop visit to Guelph Wednesday.
Party leader Andrea Horwath visited Guelph’s candidate, James Gordon, for a rally in downtown Guelph Wednesday afternoon.
Horwath’s visit, which drew over 300 people, promoted the NDP as a real option in tomorrow’s election. Horwath’s tour was to visit eight cities today.
“The NDP has a lot of momentum here in Guelph,” said Gordon. “ I think it’s in response to the way we’re running this...
Dear neighbour,
We’re running a great campaign, and election day is just around the corner. This has been an amazing month. I’m so grateful that you shared your vision for a more equitable, sustainable Ontario with me.
I’ve been working hard to show you what I would like to do for our city, because I’ve always believed that I should earn your support and I shouldn’t take your vote for granted.
The health of our people and our environment is a priority for Guelphites. It’...
Platform pledges to upload 50 percent of transit costs to the province.
Regional NDP candidates called Monday for funding reform for Guelph Halton Hills and Wellington’s public transit system.
The NDP provincial platform promises a four-year freeze on transit fares, and relief for cash-strapped municipalities, because the province will shoulder half of the costs.
“Public transit is a public good,” said Gordon. We need to support it, by funding 50 percent...
Report released today shows public cost of poverty 25 billion dollars per year.
A report from the National Council on Welfare, released September 28, puts the public cost of poverty at 25 billion dollars per year, and the national poverty rate is not improving.
“During the campaign, people who are living in poverty have told me that it robs of them of their dignity as well as their security,” said Gordon. “It’s clear to me that we can’t allow people to continue...
Today, NDP Candidate for Guelph James Gordon launched a series of radio ads calling for a ‘strategy to put people first.’
“The race in Guelph has become a very tight one, and the NDP gains momentum each day. Traditional strategic voting won’t work the same way anymore.” said Gordon. “October 6th, a vote for the NDP can be a principled and strategic vote.”
The recent federal election has drawn skepticism about the value of scare-tactics used in elections. There is also a growing...
In an announcement made Sunday morning on the grounds of the former Guelph Correctional Facility, James Gordon outlined a plan to unify the city and province to accelerate plans for the development of an innovation district on the York Lands Site.
“The development of this site is a matter of political will and responsiveness to the community. We can choose to build this into a vibrant landmark, or to let these buildings crumble,” said Gordon. “Development of the York District Lands is...
On Saturday, September 24, Irene Mathyssen, MP for London-Fanshawe and NDP Critic for Seniors and Veterans joined James Gordon in canvassing in Guelph’s neighbourhoods, speaking to Guelphites about the needs of our aging population.
“Investment in improved health care and public retirement plans is an investment in quality of life for seniors,” said Gordon. “There are challenges associated with an aging population, and we’re prepared to engage with them in a way that allows seniors to...
As co-founder of the Wellington Water Watchers, I worked with thousands of other Guelphites to oppose water-taking by Nestlé from our aquifer, and raise the issue about the threat to our water supply resulting from quarries in our area. I’ve been working for over 30 years to educate youth about our climate and how we need to protect the air we breathe, the land on which we live, and the water we drink.
The DoLime quarry is situated within two kilometres of eight of the City of Guelph’...
As Guelph residents prepare for the Take Back the Night March, James Gordon is releasing this statement that violence against women must be an issue for Ontarians over the next four years.
“We need to send a message to the people of Ontario that your government believes ending violence against women and girls is a priority,” said Gordon. “Women across the province are advocating for equality and safety in their lives. As Guelph’s MPP, I’ll...
A report by the London Free Press Wednesday disclosed that the Ontario Health Ministry waited two months to release a report that found they had not done enough to correct a “bottleneck” that is lengthening ER wait times, causing surgical procedures to be cancelled, and causing elderly patients to receive compromised care.
“This report confirms what Guelph citizens already know from experience. I hear day to day that people feel that their government isn’t transparent or accountable...
