What’s missing from the Ontario election platforms? 14 Northern and rural-based community leaders weigh in.

Author Christine Pickering
14 leaders from community organizations in both northern and southern rural Ontario give their thoughts on what issues are most important in the upcoming election.

Why It Matters

The social issues that the political parties promise to address may not be meeting the needs of all Ontarians. As each party releases their platform, communities from all over the province will see who deserves their vote.

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