An Election Primer: where and when to vote in Perth-Wellington

With Ontarians are set to go to the polls next week, there are Several Opportunities for Perth-Wellington Residents to Cast Their Ballots Both On-and Before-Election Day.

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Why is an Election Happening 15 Months Early?

Ontarians Last Went to the Polls in June 2022, when the Doug Ford-Led Progressive Conservative Won A Second Straight Majority. Voters in the Perth-Wellington District Elected Rookie MPP MPP Matthew Rae to Take up them at Queen’s Park. The Next Election was set for June 2026, But Ford Claimed the Time Was Right to Call for A Snap Election, Saying that he needed another strong mandate to counteract the Threatened Tariffs of Us President Donald Trump.

“With a strong mandate, we will be able to fight with Donald Trump to make sure we stop the Tariffs. . . . When you have a strong mandate in politics, and you have a strong mandate from the people for the next oven years to last over the over the trump administration, i can tell you, the opposition treats you with a little respect, as Opposed to Being Vulnerable, ”Ford Said at Late-January Press conference.

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Who are the local candidates?

There are seven candidates Vying for the Perth-Wellington SEAT. These are:

• Jason Davis: Ndp
• Ashley Fox: Liberal
• James Montgomery: New Blue Party
• Ian Morton: Green Party
• Matthew Rae: Progressive Conservative *
• ROB SMINK: Freedom Party of Ontario
• Sarah Zenuh: Ontario Party

*MPP in last legislature

How have the major parts promised to fight tariffs?

The Four Major Parties Have Each Made Several Promised On How the Would Combat Potential Us Tariffs. These are:

Ndp

The New Democratic Party, lead by Marit Stiles, Claims The Ford Government’s Policies of the Last Seven Years have failed “On the cost of living, Housing, Education, Health Care and More. He has left Ontario More Vulnerable as a result. ”

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They promise to:

• Work with the Federal Government to Create A Joint Assistance Program to Support Residents who Are Impact by the Tariffs;
• CREATE A FIRST’s TASK Force on the Economy;
• Break Down Provincial Trade Barriers;
• Work with impact industries to create and maintenance new supply chains and new export markets;
• Invest in Retining Opportunities in Post-Secondary and the Skilled Trades;
• Accelerate Infrastructure Projects; and
• Farmers by Removing the Cap from the Risk Management Program.

Liberal Party

Bonnie Crombie’s Liberal Party Would:

• Offer a bonus to nurses and doctors who want to come back to Canada from the us;
• Remove What Call the “Hidden Tax on Home Building,” Saying they would save people $ 170,000 on the cost of a new home. They Would also Bring in a phased-in back control;
• Cut the Small Business Tax Rate to 1.6 Per Cent, and Increase the Eligible Income, Which These Say Would Save Business Owners Up $ 18,000 A Year;
• Create a Fightt-Tariffs Fund That Gives Business Access to Lower-Market Interest Rates (at Government Rates);
  
• Ensure Stimulus Spending On infrastructure is focused on such as hospitals, schools, roads and transit;
• Direct Department and Agencies to Excludes American Companies, Such as Elon Musk’s Starlink, from Opportunities and Invest the Savings Back Into Supporting This Stimulus Plan; and
• Work with other provinces to eliminate interpreting trade barriers.
  

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Progressive conservative

Looking for a Third Straight Election Win, Doug Ford’s Party has Promised a Slew of New Spending and Tax Breats. These include:

• $ 10 Billion in cash flow support for Ontario Employers Through a Six-Month Deferral of Provincially Administered Taxes on Ontario Businesses;
• $ 3 Billion in Payroll Tax and Premium Relief for Small Businesses;
• $ 120 million to support approximately 18,000 bars and restaurants by Increasing the LCBO Wholesale Discount from 10 per cent to 15 per cent;
• $ 40 million for a new trade-impact communities program to support municipalities and communities that face Major Economic disruption Stemming from New Tariffs;
• $ 300 million to expand the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit; and
• $ 600 million for the Invest Ontario Fund;

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Green Party

Lead by Longtime Leader Mike Schreiner, The Ontario Green Party Would:

• Create has “Tariff Task Force”;
• Create an Investment Tax Credit to Unlock Business Investments in Ontario;
• Develop A “Buy Ontario” strategy and public implementation provides rules that Ontario Businesses;
• CREATE A PROTECT ONTARIO FUND FOR BUSINESS DISproportaly Impact by Tariffs and Make The Investments Needed to Build New Supply Chains;
• Immondately Move Diversify Our Trade Partners; and
• Work with other provinces to remove interpreter trade barriers.

Where and when to vote

Election day is formally set for thursday, Feb. 27, with polls open from 9 am to 9 pm, but there are several advanced polls open as well. In Stratford, residents can vote by special Ballot at the election Office at the Stratford Hotel at 107 Erie St. from 10 am to 8 pm Monday to saturday and 12 pm to 5 pm on Sunday unit buttil feb. 26.

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Other Advance Polling Locations in Perth County, Which Are Open from 10 am to 8 pm from feb. 20 to Feb. 22 Include:

• The West Perth Community Center at 185 Wellington St., Mitchell;
• The St. Marys Pyramid Recreation Center at 317 James St. S., St. MARYS;
• St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church at 1025 Wallace Ave N, Listowel; and
• The Stratford Rotary Complex AT 353 McCarthy RD., Stratford.

On election day, voters can cast their ballot at several rentals in the electoral district, include seven in stratford. To find where to vote on election day, residents can visit Voterinformationservice.elections.on.ca and input their postal codes.

Voters Can also Request a Ballot to vote by email, but the deadline to do so is Feb. 21 AT 6 PM, and Elections Ontario Must Receive These Mail-In Ballots by 6 PM On Election Day. The Mail-In Voting Kit included in Write-In Ballot on Which The Voter Will Have to Write The Candidates’s Given Name (Or initials) and Suname.

Voters can also request an at-home visit on election day if they are unable to vote in personal or require assistance to vote. Perth-Wellington Residents Can Request a Home Visit Up Up 6 PM On Feb 26 by Contacting the Local Election Office at: 1-833-505-3410.

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