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KEITH MCDONALD - NEW BLUE PARTY OF ONTARIO

NAME: Keith McDonald RIDING: St. Catharines PARTY: New Blue Party of Ontario

AGE: N/A

OCCUPATION: Business owner, McDonald Systems Group

RESIDENCE: St. Catharines, Ont.

PAST POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: I spent my career in finance and administration. In 1986, my family and I formed McDonald Systems Group, an IT solutions provider. After retiring from the business community, my wife and I operated a bed and breakfast, welcoming international guests revealing new perspectives on issues affecting people from many cultures.

HOW WOULD YOU GRADE THE

PROVINCE'S COVID-19 RESPONSE AND WHY?

CThe resultant fear from the pandemic response of our current administration has caused immense issues for businesses, families and individuals alike. The restrictions and mandates that were forced on everyone resulted in job loss and a steep decline in our economy. Early COVID treatment and protection of the most vulnerable, such as long-term-care facilities, should have been the main focus. The mandates must be lifted and all jobs lost need to be fully restored.

IF ELECTED, WHAT WOULD YOU PLEDGE TO DO? I pledge to work alongside the New Blue party to represent the residents of St. Catharines across Ontario. I've learned a vast majority want political accountability, independent press, tax relief, affordable housing and a strong economy. We need reform in public education and restored dignity and transparency in health care.

PROVINCIAL ELECTION

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