As the election campaign heats up, Jill Andrew sat down with QP Briefing to discuss her re-election bid in Toronto-St. Paul’s, the challenges of a winter election, and the key issues shaping her campaign.
QP Briefing: How has the timing of this election affected your campaign?
Jill Andrew: It’s definitely a challenge. Some people are frustrated that it’s happening so soon, and many were caught off guard. But I’m working hard to make sure everyone knows their vote matters and that they have a real choice in this election. Many people are skeptical about why Premier Doug Ford called the election 16 months early. It's February. It's winter, a lot of folks are sick. But all that to say, when we have conversations at the door, when we tell people of the election, they start to immediately put two and two together. Some believe it’s a politically motivated election and meant to avoid scrutiny, including an RCMP investigation. Others weren’t even aware an election was happening, but once they find out, they’re engaged and ready to vote.