By Pepper Parr
December 4th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
There is a change taking place. The signs are there.
One of those signs is the news that the Ontario New Democratic Party raised $825K in 60 Days, More Donors than Conservatives and Liberals Combined
New Democrat party leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislature – Marit Stiles
“The funds came from 15,640 contributions, showcasing the growing trust Ontarians are placing in Marit Stiles and the NDP to replace Doug Ford’s Conservatives after six years of schemes and scandals.
“The Ontario NDP’s strong grassroots support, with an average contribution of $52, underscores growing confidence in Marit Stiles’ positive vision for the province and her campaign for a government that will build homes, hire doctors, fix schools, and make life more affordable.
“This isn’t just about numbers. It’s about people—thousands of Ontarians stepping up because they believe we can build a province where everyone has a chance to thrive,” said Ontario NDP Provincial Director Kevin Beaulieu. “This grassroots strength is what sets our movement apart—it’s driven by everyday Ontarians who are ready for a change.”
All these comments come from the communications people at the NDP offices; that is their job – to tell their story.
Your job is to listen, keep yourself informed, and make an informed decision when the time comes to cast a ballot.
The past two months are part of an ongoing streak of fundraising success for the Ontario NDP. Since Marit Stiles began her campaign to defeat Doug Ford in the next election, the party has raised a total of $8 million—an unprecedented achievement for an Official Opposition in Ontario.
Oliver Parker on the left speaks to a resident during his door-to-door campaign asking people to sign up as Liberals and vote for him when the nominee is determined. Andrea Grebenc has a bigger public profile and is campaigning as well. The nominee will be selected on December 15th
In Burlington, the Liberals are heading towards the occasion when they will select their candidate. Andrea Grebenc and Oliver Parker are seeking the Liberal nomination – that decision will be made on December 15th.
The Progressive Conservatives do not yet have a candidate for the election that many expect to take place sometime in Q1 or Q@ of 2025. Natalie Pierre announced recently that she will not run for the Burlington seat in the Legislature.
The Progressive Conservatives have yet to announce when they will begin the process of selecting their candidate.
While the NDP has done very well in raising funds – the Burlington NDP association has yet to say a word about what their plans are.
That is an excellent sign, but is that beating the PCs and Liberals at fundraising Privince wide or just for Burlington?
Province wide
Marit is a force to be reckoned with, while million dollar Bonnie is M.I.A.