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TB PROVINCIAL ELECTION MEET TED ARNOTT, PC CANDIDATE : Arnott RIDING: Wellington-Hal- ton Hills PARTY: Progressive Con- servative Party of Ontario OCCUPATION Career poli- RESIDENCE: Fergus PAST POLITICAL OER ENCE: Arnott has served Speaker of the House since 2018. In this non-partisan role, he encouraged MPPs to work together across party lines and improve the tone ¢ of debates. At the same time, he ensured his constituent! views were heard, and continued to ad- vocate for the community's needs. He was first elected in 1990. He is seeking his ninth term in office. HOW WOULD YOU GRADE THE PROVINCE'S COVID-19 —RE- SPONSE, AND WHY? wouldn't give them a grade. I don't think I'm in the position to do that. However, I believe all mem- Locally Roasted > Tavis Nembhard photo INCUMBENT MPP TED bers of the legislature have worked hard to respond to COVID-19, the crisis it re- presented and the chal- lenge the province faces. It's up to the people on how the government re- sponded or how the legisla- ture handled it. WHAT ISSUES ARE AT THE FOREFRONT IN WELLINGTON-HAL- With the rising cost of living, essentials such as groceries, fuel and housing vA ONTARIO VOTES are becoming unaffordable for many people. All orders of government must work together to confront infla- tion and keep Ontario's economy on track. Health care, long-term care, edu- cation, the protection of our environment, and sup- port for farm families and agribusiness must remain priorities. ELECTED, WHAT DO YOU PLEDGE TO DO? no promises except my best ef- forts or on behalf of the people of our riding. If the pan- demic has taught us any- thing, it is that the future is uncertain, and each of us must do our part to make our communities stronger, safer, more compassionate and more sustainable. Specialty Coffee BY-\INZ-ta tem comm Koll] am Blolo)s sleley/A-Ne-10) (or) Direct from the wesetary Buy online at BLACKCREEKCOFFEE.COM MEET STEPHEN KITRAS, NEW BLUE CANDIDATE NAME: Stephen Kitras. amie Wellington-Hal- ton Hil PARTY: New Blue Party of Ontario OCCUPATION: Business r RESIDENCE Montrose PAST POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Ihave been the Ward 5 Councillor in Centre Wel- lington for two terms since 2014. I have a rey strong reputation for suing transparency and ac- countability for taxpayers and residents, from chal- lenging nestle about water extraction to attainable housing, proposin; Ww and its financing, commu- nity mental health and hospitality. HOW WOULD YOU GRADE THE PROVINCE'S COVID-19 RE- Stephen kites photo STEPHEN KITRAS SPONSE, AND WHY? Ford's public heath 1 Fesponse was D-. In in, he covered up for ‘his t predecessor Con- Premier Mike privatizing the long-term care system cause Mike Harris is the chair of the board of direc- tors of the largest private On June 2 vote Diane Ballantyne for MPP company and could have been liable because of a 3 disproportionately high x number of COVID cases and deaths that happened dividends to shareholders § ES over the last dec: IF ELECTED, WHAT bo vou ¥ a PLEDGE TO DO? If elected, I pledge to® x stand up for o! working Ontari: lenge the dismal status- quo left, and move in the right direction for all On- tarians. I am dedicated to eliminating medical dis- crimination caused by overreachi overn- ments and absolutely no digital passports for our future. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFP.CA DIANE BALLANTYNE WELLINGTON HALTON HILLS NDP:> << OW = Nl Oe