Four local candidates took part in interviews with the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce before the upcoming Provincial Election.
Each person was asked the same set of questions, ensuring a fair process and to have a good cross section of responses to key business and economic issues.
For more information and to watch the interviews, see the press release below.
With the Ontario provincial election approaching on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) invited all six local provincial candidates to participate in one-on-one interviews with Chamber CEO, Robert Burns. Of the four that took part, each was asked the same set of questions, ensuring a fair process and to have a good cross section of responses to key business and economic issues.
The full interviews are now available for public viewing on the Chamber’s YouTube channel:
- Liberal – Gurwinder Dusanjh: https://youtu.be/Ntp9JZtEZps
- NDP – Lisa Vezeau-Allen: https://youtu.be/BMlI483mVOY
- New Blue – Arnold Heino: https://youtu.be/6kzVA51s7kw
- PC – Chris Scott: https://youtu.be/VHKPFsCVBro
The Chamber remains committed to providing its members and the broader community with resources to make informed decisions at the ballot box. This initiative is part of our ongoing advocacy efforts to ensure that business voices are heard and reflected in government policies.
“The decisions made at Queen’s Park have a direct impact on businesses in Sault Ste. Marie,” says Robert Burns, CEO of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce. “By sitting down with each candidate, we aim to provide our members and the public with insight into their platforms and priorities, particularly regarding the local economy.”
The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce encourages all eligible voters to participate in the democratic process and make their voices heard on February 27th.
Ontario Provincial Election: What You Need to Know
- Election Day: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Polling Stations: Find your assigned voting location by entering your postal code on the Elections Ontario Voter Information Service.
- Voter Registration: Ensure you're registered to vote by visiting the Elections Ontario website.
- Advance Voting: Advance voting is available from February 20 to February 26. Check the Elections Ontario Voter Information Service for locations and hours.
Eligible voters are encouraged to visit the Elections Ontario website for full details on how and where to vote.