Ontario New Democrats affirm Andrea Horwath’s leadership

Ontario New Democrats have affirmed Andrea Horwath’s leadership.

Over 85 per cent of delegates to the Ontario NDP convention gave the thumbs up.

“I’m humbled and overjoyed. But I want to say, this isn’t about me – this is about finally giving everyday Ontarians a government that’s going to put them first,” said Horwath in a statement. “A government that’s here to invest in health care and our children’s education, not cut them. Protect workers, not the super rich and support small and local businesses, not big box stores.”

According to the Ontario NDP’s constitution, the delegates at each convention vote by secret ballot to support the current leader, or hold a leadership contest.

Horwath highlighted NDP solutions including a $20 minimum wage and $10-per-day child care, paid sick days, a platform to make homes more affordable and more.