April 8th, 2021

Lisa Gretzky chosen to be the NDP candidate in Windsor West

WINDSOR — New Democrats in Windsor West have nominated incumbent MPP Lisa Gretzky as their NDP candidate for the 2022 provincial election. An entrepreneur and community advocate, Gretzky has represented Windsor West at Queen’s Park since 2014. Before that, she served as a trustee with the Greater Essex County District School Board for eight years and as vice-chair of that Board for one year prior to being elected as the MPP for Windsor West. Gretzky is currently the Official Opposition critic for Community and Social Services.

Quotes

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath
“With Lisa, Windsor West families have the strong advocate they deserve. She’s committed to the fight for patients waiting for critical surgeries and procedures, for people in care homes whose loved ones are their essential caregivers, for students who need safe classrooms where they can get the support they need to shine, and she’s committed to job creation – making Windsor an even better place to live, work and raise a family.”

Lisa Gretzky, NDP candidate for Windsor West
“It’s an honour to work every day to advocate for Windsor West, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to seek our community’s support for re-election again. With our community’s needs at heart, I’m committed to keeping up the fight for local priorities like good-paying jobs, including in auto manufacturing, affordable housing for all, well resourced mental health and addictions services as well as world-class public health care and education — all close to home. Andrea knows how important this is to Windsorites, and New Democrats are the ones to get the job done.”

Biography

  • Gretzky has been instrumental in the ongoing fight to get Windsor’s new regional hospital built, and has been fighting for investments in education, and support for working people
  • Gretzky is fighting for good auto jobs in Windsor, including championing the Green New Democratic Deal’s plan to help Ontario manufacturers be world leaders in zero-emissions vehicles
  • Gretzky is advocating tirelessly for people living in seniors care and group homes to be able to access their caregivers, authoring the More Than a Visitor Act
  • Gretzky lives with her family in South Central Windsor and her children attended public school in Windsor West