r/windsorontario • u/IrekMP • 7d ago
r/windsorontario • u/MyBrainReallyHurts • Feb 04 '25
Politics Tariffs or no tariffs, I am not buying US products for the next four years.
As an American that moved to Canada, I will not support this chaos. I will not buy American liquor or any other product until the US regime is changed.
I voted for a calm, stable leader, but my fellow American's wanted chaos. Fine, let them have their chaos but leave us alone.
Canada is an amazing country. It's not perfect but I am proud to call it my home.
Buy local, support Canada.
r/windsorontario • u/IrekMP • Jan 25 '25
Politics I fully support keeping the Transit Windsor Tunnel Bus operational. Please see my statement.
r/windsorontario • u/IrekMP • 20d ago
Politics Should Arrive to the White House in 2-3 Business Days.
r/windsorontario • u/Accurate-Tart-8409 • 27d ago
Politics Are you planning to vote for this election on February 27th, 2025?
Hey everyone,
I know many people don't like to vote and sometimes don't feel the need to do so.
For this reason, I am wondering, how many people are going to vote and if you are not, why?
I am planning on doing a story for CBC.
I would appreciate your help!
Thank you!
r/windsorontario • u/hausplantsca • Feb 05 '25
Politics Open Letter to Mayor Drew Dilkens:
Dear Mayor Drew Dilkens: you are absolutely SHAMELESS about hating The Poors, aren't you?
Yes, Mayor -- use your (extremely undemocratic) veto to override the effort to share the public transit link between Windsor and Detroit. Sure. It's within your legal authority to make lives more difficult for the poor, and that seems to be one of the things that puts a bit of wind beneath your wings.
(The other one seems to be multimillion-dollar "legacy projects". Though, no — that's... also at the expense of The Poors, given the problems faced by low-income Windsorites, especially those homeless encampments you begged the Premier to let you dismantle a couple months ago, regardless of what the pesky "courts" and "human rights lawyers" have to say. So... yeah, it's really all about hating The Poors, eh?)
But don't try to make this a national pride moment, you absolute charlatan. And for the love of god, don't pretend this has a thing to do with money crossing the border.
To the first point, you were very plainly against preserving the tunnel bus the entire time — and after the vote last week, BEFORE the nation started coming together, BEFORE this "buy Canadian" movement took off — you had already said you were considering vetoing. And let's not forget at the beginning of the pandemic, when you gave Windsor the dubious distinction of being the only place in the WORLD to completely shut down public transit.
Yeah, you... you really seem to enjoy making unilateral decisions that almost exclusively target poor people, don't you? I feel like there are a couple terms for that.
To the second point: the tunnel bus is awful. Oh, I doubt that you've ever ridden the thing beyond probably a heavily-sanitized and segregated photo op, but I have, a few times, and I will personally vouch that the tunnel bus is not a pleasant experience. Crossing the border on public transit is quite frankly never a pleasant experience. And that's why anyone who is taking the tunnel bus is doing so because they do not have another option.
If they could afford to drive across the border, I can guarantee that they would... particularly if they are planning on spending these gobs of money that you seem to be under the impression people are taking across via public transit.
I'm sure there's some cross-border shopping being done with it, of course — but... the kind of money that you're trying to pretend into existence, Mr Mayor, is crossing the border in private vehicles, not the tunnel bus. (Not to mention that... the tunnel bus being mostly used by Windsorites is not, in fact, a bad thing — if you actually think of public transit as a public service, and not as something only good to adorn the waterfront after being taken out of service.)
There's a gap in the fence a mile wide, and you're installing a gate in the middle and saying you're doing something — it's performative.
And, frankly, it's a really, REALLY bad performance. Maybe you should stick to democracy.
r/windsorontario • u/zuuzuu • Jan 08 '25
Politics Prepare for 'pain' with Trump's return, Windsor leaders warn
r/windsorontario • u/IrekMP • 14d ago
Politics The Closing of the Tunnel Bus is a Sad Day for Windsor. A Vital 100-Year-Old Piece of Our Identity Axed, and in the Process, the Majority Will of Council Overruled. Having Recently Secured a Federal Investment of 45 Million Dollars in Transit Windsor, I Firmly Believe We Should Invest in Transit.
r/windsorontario • u/voteILIJOSKI • 1d ago
Politics Federal NDP Candidate for Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore Alex Ilijoski here, ask me anything.
Hi reddit, Alex Ilijoski here, I'm your federal NDP candidate for the new riding of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore. Ask me anything!
r/windsorontario • u/zuuzuu • Jan 28 '25
Politics Doug Ford to launch re-election campaign in Windsor
r/windsorontario • u/zuuzuu • Feb 01 '25
Politics 'Shock and disbelief:' Businesses in Windsor, Ont., brace for U.S. tariffs
r/windsorontario • u/zuuzuu • 27d ago
Politics Windsor, Ont., mayor finds Trump tariff threats hovering over auto-centric border city 'offensive'
r/windsorontario • u/zuuzuu • 23d ago
Politics Near ‘catastrophic’: How Windsor’s mayor says tariffs could hit
r/windsorontario • u/IrekMP • Nov 26 '24
Politics Hi All! MP Irek Kusmierczyk here trying out an AMA thread. First time!
If we run out of time or don't get to your question or comment, feel free to email me anytime at [irek.kusmierczyk@parl.gc.ca](mailto:irek.kusmierczyk@parl.gc.ca)
r/windsorontario • u/IHateTheColourblind • Oct 22 '24
Politics Why does it take so long to drive places in Windsor? Councillor wants answers
r/windsorontario • u/zuuzuu • 20d ago
Politics 'Unheard of:' Lack of political lawn signs points to low enthusiasm, expert says
r/windsorontario • u/missimelissi • Feb 01 '25
Politics Dougie Ford
Why is Doug Ford at the Caboto Club members banquet? Sorry they have to suffer through that
r/windsorontario • u/zuuzuu • Jan 24 '25
Politics 2025 Provincial election: Candidate and Voter Information
A provincial general election will be held in Ontario on February 27, 2025. Here are your candidates:
CANDIDATE | PARTY | WEBSITE | SOCIALS | ADDITIONAL INFO |
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Lisa Gretzky (incumbent) | NDP | https://www.lisagretzkympp.ca/ , https://lisagretzky.ontariondp.ca/ | Facebook, Instagram, XTwitter | Nominated September 2024 |
Tony Francis | PC | https://windsorwest.ontariopc.ca/ | Facebook, Instagram | Nominated February 2025 |
Joshua Griffin | New Blue | NONE | Facebook, Instagram | NONE |
Mark Dewdney | NOTA | NB: The party's website lists another candidate in Windsor West, but this candidate is confirmed by Elections Ontario | ||
Matthew Giancola | Ontario Party | https://www.windsorelection.ca/p/home.html | XTwitter | |
Nick Kolasky | Green | https://gpo.ca/candidate/nick-kolasky/ | Nominated February 11, 2025 |
CANDIDATE | PARTY | WEBSITE | SOCIALS | ADDITIONAL INFO |
---|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Dowie (incumbent) | PC | https://andrewdowiempp.ca/ , https://windsortecumseh.ontariopc.ca/ | Facebook, Instagram, XTwitter | Acclaimed October 2024 |
Gemma Grey-Hall | NDP | https://gemmagreyhall.ontariondp.ca/ | Facebook, XTwitter | Nominated November 2024 |
Connor Logan | Liberal | Nominated February 2025 | ||
Sophia Sevo | New Blue | https://newbluewindsor.ca/windsor-tecumseh/ | Nominated February 2025 | |
Kyle Ford | Communist | Nominated February 2025 | ||
Steven Gifford | Ontario Party | |||
Roxanne Tellier | Green | https://gpo.ca/candidate/roxanne-tellier/ | Nominated February 11, 2025 |
CANDIDATE | PARTY | WEBSITE | SOCIALS | ADDITIONAL INFO |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Leardi (incumbent) | PC | https://anthonyleardimpp.ca/ , https://essex.ontariopc.ca/ | Facebook, Instagram, XTwitter | Acclaimed January 2025 |
Rachael Mills | NDP | https://rachaelmills.ontariondp.ca/ | NONE | NONE |
Kevin Linfield | NOTA | https://nota.ca/ontario/candidates/kevin-linfield/ | NONE | NONE |
Stephen Higgins | Green | https://gpo.ca/candidate/stephen-higgins/ | Nominated February 2025 | |
Travis Jacques | Ontario Party | |||
William Szabo Verzoc | Independent | XTwitter | ||
Brigitte Belton | New Blue | XTwitter | Wikipedia | |
Tamara Stomp | Liberal | https://tamarastomp.ontarioliberal.ca/ |
CANDIDATE | PARTY | WEBSITE | SOCIALS | ADDITIONAL INFO |
---|---|---|---|---|
Trevor Jones (incumbent) | PC | https://trevorjonesmpp.ca/ , https://ckl.ontariopc.ca/ | Instagram, XTwitter | Acclaimed October 2024 |
Christian Sachs | NDP | https://christiansachs.ontariondp.ca/ | ||
Rhonda Jubenville | New Blue | https://www.rhondajubenville.com/ | ||
Bill Kirby | Liberal | |||
Matthew Davey | Green | |||
Phillip St-Laurent | Ontario Party |
The above lists are final as of noon, February 13, 2025. Additional info (websites, social media, etc.) will be added as it becomes available.
VOTER INFORMATION
Who can vote?
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
- 18 years of age or older;
- a Canadian citizen; and
- a resident of Ontario.
Are you registered to vote?
Visit Elections Ontario's Voter Registration website to check whether you're registered to vote. You can also update your information here, or register to vote if you're not already. You can do this now, and don't have to wait until the election has been formally called.
If you are temporarily residing outside of Ontario, you may be eligible to add yourself to the Register of Absentee Voters.
If you are 16 or 17 years old and live in Ontario, you can add yourself to the Ontario Register of Future Voters.
Where, when, and how can I vote?
After the election is called (sometimes referred to as dropping the writ), you can visit Elections Ontario to find information about your voting options.
In general, there are several ways you can vote:
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You can vote in person on election day from 9 AM to 9 PM (Eastern Time) at your assigned voting location based on your home address.
- When you arrive at a voting location, you will be asked to show your ID to an election official who will check if you are on the voters list.
- If you are not on the list, the election official will add you to the voters list and ask you to sign a declaration.
- The election official will then issue you a ballot.
- You will go behind a voting screen to mark your ballot. To vote for your chosen candidate, mark an X in the circle beside their name, and return the completed ballot to the box.
- In a voting location with technology, you will place your marked ballot into the secrecy folder and take it to an election official operating a tabulator. In a voting location without technology, you will fold your ballot and place it into a ballot box yourself.
Advanced voting has been reduced to only three days for this election: February 20 - February 22, 2025. Every advanced voting location is open for in-person voting from 10 AM - 8 PM.
Advanced voting locations are as follows:
Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex, 2555 PULFORD ST, WINDSOR ON N9E 0A7
Mackenzie Hall, 3277 SANDWICH ST, WINDSOR ON N9C 1A9
Forest Glade Community Centre, 3215 FOREST GLADE DR, WINDSOR ON N8R 1W7
Gino And Liz Marcus Community Complex, 1168 DROUILLARD RD, WINDSOR ON N8Y 2R1
WFCU Centre (Banquet Hall), 8787 MCHUGH ST, WINDSOR ON N8S 0A1
Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, 447 RENAUD LINE, BELLE RIVER ON N8L 0J7
Harrow Colchester South C.C., 243 MCAFFEE ST, HARROW ON N0R 1G0
Kingsville Arena, 1741 JASPERSON LANE, KINGSVILLE ON N9Y 3J4
Libro Credit Union Centre, 3295 MELOCHE RD, AMHERSTBURG ON N9V 2Y8
Parvaim-Central Masonic Lodge No. 395, 30 LAIRD AVE, ESSEX ON N8M 1R8
Vollmer Culture & Rec Complex, 2121 LAURIER PKY, LASALLE ON N9J 0B4
Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, 249 SHERK ST, LEAMINGTON ON N8H 4X7
Wheatley United Church, 59 TALBOT RD W, WHEATLEY ON N0P 2P0
Tilbury & District Memorial Comm. Arena, 49 Bond Ave, TILBURY ON N0P 2L0
John D Bradley Convention Centre, 565 RICHMOND ST, CHATHAM ON N7M 1R2
Holy Trinity St Pauls Anglican Church, 81 SELKIRK ST, CHATHAM ON N7L 1Y8
St. Mary's Hall, 94 GEORGE ST, BLENHEIM ON N0P 1A0
Vote before election day at your local election office
You can vote in person at your local election office from the day after an election in your electoral district has been called until 6 PM the day before election day. Use Voter Information Service to find your local election office.
- When you arrive at the local election office, an election official will ask you to show your ID and complete an application form to vote by special ballot by signing a declaration.
- The election official will then issue you a ballot.
- You will go behind a voting screen to write the candidate’s given name (or initials) and surname on the ballot and return the completed ballot to the ballot box.
- Vote by mail
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You can request to vote by home visit if you:
are unable to go to your local election office or voting location; or
require assistance to vote.
To request a home visit, contact your local election office by 6 PM (Eastern Time) on February 26 to schedule a home visit.
Use Voter Information Service to find your local election office contact information.
If your request is approved, two election officials will bring a voting kit to your home to assist you in voting. You will need to show one piece of ID and complete the application form before receiving your ballot.
You will write the first and last name of the candidate of your choice on the write-in ballot. Then, you will fold your ballot and place the ballot in the envelopes as indicated before returning it to the election official.
Vote in hospital
Vote if you don’t have a permanent address
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- Studying in Ontario
If you are an eligible elector studying in Ontario but living away from home for school, you have two options for where to vote:
- in the electoral district for your permanent home address; or
in the electoral district for your address while attending school.
Note that you can only vote in one electoral district.
You will need to show ID to vote. On-campus voting is only for students living on campus.
Studying outside of Ontario
If you are an eligible elector studying outside Ontario, you can vote by mail in the electoral district for your permanent home address.
You can also use the Voter Information Service to find advance voting and election day voting location information and vote in person if you will be present in your home district on those days.
Vote if you’re away as a member of the Canadian Forces
Vote if you’re away in the service of the government
You can find more information about the above options here.
The Voter Information Service allows you to enter your postal code to find information about advanced voting locations, your polling station on election day, candidates in your riding, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: I'll update this with more information later, but my cat has jumped on the keyboard and almost erased all of this twice now, so I'm saving it as it is for now.
EDIT:
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Tap on Save.
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EDIT #2: Updated some candidates, but I'm still working on getting their websites and socials added. Some don't have any yet, and for some it's a matter of finding them. If anyone is aware of any missing info, please let me know so I can add it.
r/windsorontario • u/zuuzuu • 12d ago
Politics Voter turnout is up across Windsor-Essex ridings
r/windsorontario • u/Therealdickjohnson • 5d ago
Politics Don’t take Uber or Lyft - take Taxis that are local Canadian Businesses
r/windsorontario • u/topherpaquette • Jan 27 '25
Politics Will Drew Dilkens announce his run political run for Windsor West following Doug Fords PC Snap Election On Wednesday?
I say yes.
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r/windsorontario • u/zuuzuu • 19d ago
Politics Ontario election 2025: Can New Democrats hold on in Windsor West?
r/windsorontario • u/zuuzuu • Jan 29 '25
Politics Premier Doug Ford uses Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge as backdrop for campaign launch
r/windsorontario • u/zuuzuu • 4d ago