AlexissQS takes the stage in front of the Magna lighting in Belleville, in front of the workers and their families.

AlexissQS talking to the Workers in Belleville

Hello, hi folks.

Thank you very much for being here today. I am one of the candidates hoping to have the chance to represent you in the Ontario legislature in this election.

I am extremely pleased to be here today, next to a factory that is the economic driver and the livelihood of many families here today and in the area. You are part of a leading-edge industry that, in Ontario, is an economic sector of the future that it is important to develop from a sustainable development perspective.

The current Ontario government, and my political plan, is one that will represent your interests in the region. In this place that represents for many of you your livelihood, I would like to tell you that it is in this government's plans to invest $200 million into worker education and training in manufacturing to help encourage more jobs and drive in more business in places like Magna Lightning. This in itself will help train a specialized workforce to meet the needs of this industry. It will train your future colleagues in a growing industry in Ontario. We want to ensure the vitality of this industry by making sure that the government encourages Ontario businesses to the best of its ability. The NDP government is committed to a procurement policy where this government will prioritize purchasing goods and services from businesses in Ontario. This in itself will encourage the development of manufacturing in Ontario and ensure its vitality.

This government wants to go further and understands the impact of other industries on the manufacturing industry. We are looking at the big picture and have an economic plan that will put people first while providing significant economic development and quality jobs. (modifié)

The minerals in the Ring of Fire are very important resources for Ontario and are necessary for the production of zero-emission automobiles, an industry sector in which Ontario is a leader. These minerals should not be exploited by large international corporations. These resources on OUR land, in our soil, should benefit all Ontarians, and that is our plan to put people first. We want to ensure that these resources and profits are well managed by ensuring public ownership of resource extraction. This way, we will also be able to control the sale of these resources and direct them directly to Ontario's manufacturing industry. We will be able to use our resources to fuel our factories to create quality jobs throughout Ontario but especially in manufacturing regions like here. The plan of the Conservatives and the Green Party who oppose me in this election is to let foreign companies exploit resources and then export them internationally, completely preventing Ontarians from enjoying the benefits of the resources found in their territory. Our plan is to put people first. (modifié)

Today, we are in a critical situation for our riding. A point where anything can change, for better or for worse, and it is you, the voters of Simcoe-Peterborough-Prince Edward, who have the power to continue the progress we have begun, or to return to the destructive, anti-worker policies of the previous government. Under past governments in this province, particularly the conservatives, the party currently supporting the Green Party, 300,000 manufacturing jobs move out of this province and they destroyed the middle class. They have no real plan for the economy: They just want to let big foreign companies take advantage of our resources on our land without you benefiting. It's up to you to choose yourself, to choose to put people first. This government, the one that represents your interests and those of all workers, especially in the manufacturing sector, is in danger during this election. The majority representation of the new democratic party in the legislature is the only solution for an economic recovery that takes your needs into account and for a functional government in a context where record inflation is affecting our communities and our families.

Thank you for your support,

board shown on the right side of AlexissQS during the speech