Diane Downey is the New Democratic Party (NDP) Oakville West candidate for the upcoming federal election.
A press release issued by the Oakville West NDP described Downey as a dedicated advocate for struggling families who is running to bring a bold, progressive voice to the House of Commons.
Downey noted that at a time when Canadians are facing rising costs, housing shortages and threats to their public health care system, she and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are committed to fighting for real solutions that put people before profits.
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“People in Oakville West deserve someone who will put them first, not corporations and not the ultra-wealthy,” said Downey in a press release.
“I want to be that voice. The NDP has always stood up for workers, families, students — for everyone — and I will bring that fight to Parliament.”
Downey said her campaign is built on the promise to protect Canadians against threats to their independence and sovereignty, as well as reckless and harmful tariffs.
“The NDP will always fight for fair trade that benefits Canadian wage earners and consumers,” she said.
Downey also pledged that she and Singh would protect public health care, tackle the housing crisis, follow through on affordable $10-a-day child care, expand the federal dental care program, ensure everyone has access to essential medications through a national pharmacare program and develop fair taxation policies that will help Canadians to afford it all.
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The Oakville resident also ran as the Oakville riding NDP candidate in the recent provincial election in February.
She said she was honoured to meet and speak with numerous voters during that campaign.
“I make sure that I listen to the voices of Oakville because they deserve representation based on fairness, social justice, transparency and accountability, and in Ottawa, I hope to meet those demands,” said Downey.
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