May 12th, 2021

Jennifer French chosen to be the NDP candidate in Oshawa

OSHAWA — New Democrats in Oshawa have nominated incumbent MPP Jennifer French as their Ontario NDP candidate again for the 2022 provincial election. French is a teacher who worked in Durham Region schools, and has been a committed community and workers’ rights advocate. First elected in 2014, French currently serves as the Official Opposition critic for Infrastructure and for Transportation and Highways.

Quotes

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath
“Jennifer is known for bringing Oshawa voices into the Legislature. She always shows up for her community, whether it’s standing shoulder-to-shoulder with local auto workers, or supporting families whose loved ones have endured unspeakable horrors in long-term care. Jennifer and I share an unwavering commitment to fixing seniors’ care, and that’s just the start of what we’ll do as an NDP government in 2022.”

Jennifer French, NDP candidate for Oshawa
“It has been my privilege to represent Oshawa at Queen’s Park, and I am eager to keep doing the work that will give our community a brighter future. We can get to that brighter future by investing in public education and health care, protecting seniors in long-term care, and paving the way for good local jobs. Andrea Horwath and Ontario’s New Democrats are putting forward positive solutions to make sure everyone can look forward to a robust recovery from the pandemic, including right here in Oshawa.”

Biography

  • French has stood with workers in the fight for good jobs and safe workplaces — paid sick days, access to personal protective equipment, and never gave up hope for auto workers
  • French has supported families across Durham Region grieving loved ones who died in long-term care, and has been pursuing accountability, and protections for aging Ontarians
  • French has been a local, strong voice in the fight to save Duffins Creek Wetland
  • French has been fighting to scrap the unfair road tolls on highways 412 and 418, with a private member’s bill that has passed to committee and is waiting for the government to act
  • Oshawa is French’s chosen home: it is where she bought her first house and set down roots, and where she spent years in local classrooms as a devoted teacher