MEET CATHERINE FIFE, WATERLOO'S NDP CANDIDATE

A LOOK AT WHO'S RUNNING TO BE WATERLOO'S MPP

CANDIDATE NAME: Catherine Fife

RIDING: Waterloo

PARTY: New Democratic Party of Ontario

AGE: 53

OCCUPATION: NDP candidate (Waterloo MPP)

CURRENT RESIDENCE: Waterloo

PAST POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: As a three term MPP, Catherine has represented Waterloo for nearly a decade, initially elected in a byelection in 2012, and reelected in 2014 and 2018. Catherine was also first elected in 2003 as a trustee for the Waterloo District

School Board and was subsequently re-elected in 2006 and 2010.

HOW WOULD YOU GRADE THE PROVINCE'S COVID-19 RESPONSE AND WHY?:

D. The Ford government failed to invest strategically in the health and well-being of Ontarians. In fact, the FAO data showed that funding slated to keep classrooms safe, testing accessible and provide paid sick days did not materialize. Ontario's long-term care system was not supported, leading to more than 4,000 senior deaths.

IF RE-ELECTED, I PLEDGE: to fight for affordable housing in Waterloo, continue to advocate for a strong public education system, and to reverse Ford's cuts to our health-care system. There are opportunities to address the climate crisis by incorporating strategic economic policies that would see Ontario move forward in a sustainable matter.