MEET THE CANDIDATES IN AJAX RIDING

NAME: Garry Reader

RIDING: Ajax

PARTY: New Blue Party of Ontario

OCCUPATION: Security Consultant

IF ELECTED, I PLEDGE TO: I will work to support Ajax people's rights, have all the COVID mandates removed and end the Ford government's emergency powers. I will support the New Blueprint that will bring all people together, to provide hope and optimism instead of division and separation. The New Blueprint will grow Ontario's economy by five per cent annually by taking down wind turbines to reduce electricity prices and improving productivity. We will also provide tax relief by slashing the HST from 13 to 10 per cent by axing the provincial carbon tax.

NAME: Christine Santos

RIDING: Ajax

PARTY: New Democratic Party

OCCUPATION: Social entrepreneur

IF ELECTED I PLEDGE TO: Ajax is home to people of all backgrounds, and we need a government that reflects our diversity. If elected, I will not only fight to improve our health-care system and affordability but make sure the diverse voices of our community are represented at Queen's Park.

NAME: Amber Bowen

RIDING: Ajax

PARTY: Ontario Liberal Party

OCCUPATION: Teacher

IF ELECTED, I PLEDGE TO: Fight for a fully-funded public education system, a fully-funded health-care system that respects seniors, and for good, well-paying jobs in the town of Ajax.