Lori Campbell for Waterloo
8 Regina St. N. Waterloo, ON, Canada

My debate was earlier this morning...I called on the government to support my Private Member's Bill for an Independent Seniors' Advocate. I told the government ...that supporting my bill will be a commitment to helping families and their loved ones. I told them that this is an opportunity to work together to make REAL change. If you would like to see the vote, please watch the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Live Video here: https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/video

Horwath said the pandemic has exposed long-standing problems in long-term care. The system is a disaster, and it’s been this way for decades. Efforts to reform the system are already underway; Kitchener Centre NDP MPP Laura Mae Lindo’s private member’s bill to establish a Seniors’ Advocate unanimously passed second reading at Queen’s Park on Monday. The bill now moves to the committee stage. https://www.therecord.com//local-mpps-bill-calling-for-sen

One of the statues still standing today is of Kim Campbell, because although she served briefly, she is Canada’s only female prime minister. Lori Campbell, who teaches Indigenous studies at the University of Waterloo, says that in the midst of the debate, a community member spoke up about how their daughter was inspired by that statue. But what about an Indigenous child who sees Macdonald as a symbol of oppression toward his or her people? I think it’s important that we talk... about who we are harming, not just who we are benefiting, says Professor Campbell, who is Cree-Métis. She started one of the petitions this summer to stop the path. I think it’s important for all of us, Indigenous, non-Indigenous, from the earliest settlers to the newest newcomers, to have a very fulsome education about the history of the formation of Canada. But she says public space is not the place. https://www.csmonitor.com//Canada-s-founder-oppressed-Indi

A few of the magnificent public art pieces I enjoyed during the downtown Kitchener art walk. So many talented artists in our community! You should check it out!

Well, I didn't win the category of Most Active/Present Politician, but I was the only non-elected official to make it to the top 4 in the category and I am happy to have Not won next to elected MPP Laura Mae Lindo because she is awesome!!! https://communityedition.ca/best-of-waterloo-region-2/