It was a big disappointment for Amanda Simard who failed to be re -elected, this time under the Liberal banner, during the Ontario election. But despite his defeat at the hands of Conservative Stéphane Sarrazin, his regrets were largely related to the hungry turnout on his ride to Glengarry — Prescott — Russell. Less than 43% of voters exercised their right to vote.
It reflects that there is no desire to come out, that people really have no reason to vote in this election.said the outgoing MP in an interview with Behind the scenes power.
However, Ms. claims. Simard that he led a great campaign. The Ontario Liberal Party, which was defeated in the 2018 election, wants to send a positive message under the leadership of Steven Del Duca. We don’t want to go along with attacks and create fear in peoplehe explained.
But the approach did not bear fruit. Mr. Del Duca has lost his seat and his political party will have only eight MPs in Queen’s Park, one more than in the last election.
Left parties split the votes and allowed conservative troops to earn, he said. If we look at the votes [obtenus par les] New Democrats and support for the Ontario Liberal Party, it is clear that most Ontarians do not want Mr. Ford.
The former MPP does not believe that voters paid him for his resignation from the Conservative Party in 2018, when Doug Ford announced cuts to the Francophonie, to join the Liberals in 2020. Only a handful of voters out of the thousands person who met lifted him. up.
” Most people have told me that they are proud that I did that, that now they can vote for the candidate, the candidate they want because it is a traditional liberal ride, very liberal. Don Boudria won in this county at the federal level with 80%. It is inaudible. “
Amanda Simard said Franco-Ontarians would have every interest in being vigilant in Doug Ford’s second term if they wanted to protect their rights. I have seen him again in recent months. The government boasts of small peanuts. Really! That was the lowest he could do for Franco-Ontarians. So what they learned was how to manage their image.
Ms. does not know yet. Simard what he will do in the coming months, or if he will turn his back on politics for good. After four years in the Ontario Legislative Assembly, he put aside personal and professional projects. He will now focus on this.
Source: Radio-Canada
