Jennifer French nominated to be the Ontario NDP candidate in Oshawa

OSHAWA - New Democrats in Oshawa came together to again nominate incumbent Jennifer French to be the Ontario NDP candidate for the next provincial election.

“It is an honour to represent the people of Oshawa at Queen’s Park,” said French. “Our community deserves a government that is focused on the issues that impact the people of Oshawa every day, like keeping good jobs in our community, improving local health care, ensuring dignified care for our seniors, and everyday affordability. Together, we can build a future with good jobs, reliable health care, affordable homes, and better schools. With Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP, I know that our community and the people of Oshawa will come first.”

”Jennifer has been a champion for Oshawa both at Queen’s Park and in her community,” said Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP leader. “From helping commuters save hundreds of dollars in Durham Region, to securing funding for important community health programs - Jennifer makes sure that what matters to the people of Oshawa always comes first. She has championed real solutions to make our roads safer and to prevent auto theft. While the Conservative government is mired in schemes and scandals, Jennifer is focused on making life better for her community. I am proud to have Jennifer on our Ontario NDP team as we fight for a brighter future for the people of Ontario!”

Quick Facts

• French was first elected in 2014 and was a teacher who worked in Durham Region schools. She currently serves as the Critic for Infrastructure, Transportation & Highways.
• French has stood alongside workers to advocate for autoworkers and to keep good jobs in Oshawa.
• She has successfully fought to scrap the unfair tolls on Highways 412 and 418 to ensure fairness for Durham Region drivers.
• French has been a strong and significant voice for stronger protections for the Duffins Rouge wetland and Carruthers Creek Headwaters and joined Marit Stiles to help save the Greenbelt.
• As the critic, French has brought real solutions to address rising auto theft with a stronger VIN registry. She has also offered a way forward for the province to have a strong EV strategy that ensures good auto jobs stay in our province.