• Build Canada?  What is this major construction program?  Is it their idea or are they talking about The Ford tunnel??
• Require only Canadian steel?  We sure as heck can’t get it from the USA with tariffs.  We know we have Canadian steel why wasn’t it used more IN CANADA.
• Give preference to unionized workforce?  So no small businesses need apply?
• Increase Canadian content?  Seriously if we have tariffs or even before we had them why didn’t we have more Canadian content?
• Work share?  We DON’T WANT TO LOSE JOBS.  So you are encouraging people to work share and collect EI?
• MINIMUM weekly benefit $450.00?  How will people keep their homes?

This plan will NOT WORK, because we can not afford to lose 500,000 jobs.  The Conservatives have a better plan.  Maybe if you didn’t vote 3 times against a non confidence vote we would not be in this situation??

Let us respond to the comment regarding where Pierre has been. 

As Pierre Poilievre would say:

HOW DO YOU LIKE THOSE APPLES NDP?

NDP SAID WHERE IS PIERRE?

A Changing Tide: What a Conservative Victory in Windsor West Would Mean After 22 Years of NDP Representation

After more than two decades of New Democratic Party (NDP) representation, Windsor West stands at a potential political crossroads. A Conservative victory in this longtime NDP stronghold would represent not just a local shift but potentially signal broader political realignments in traditionally left-leaning urban industrial areas. Let’s examine what such a change might mean for the riding, its constituents, and the broader political landscape.

Breaking the Orange Hold

Windsor West has been represented by the NDP since 2002 by Brian Masse, making it one of the party’s reliable strongholds in Ontario. The riding has deep labor roots and a strong manufacturing base (mostly Automotive), factors that have traditionally aligned well with NDP policies. A Conservative breakthrough would demonstrate a significant shift in voter sentiment and potentially indicate that traditional NDP messaging is no longer resonating with its core constituencies.

From Backbencher to Government Voice

One of the fundamental challenges facing NDP representatives has been their limited influence in Parliament. As Canada’s third or fourth party, NDP MPs have often found themselves relegated to backbench positions, lacking the political leverage to directly implement their platform promises. While they can advocate for constituents, their ability to deliver substantial policy changes has been constrained by their position outside government.

For Windsor West, this has meant having a representative who can speak to issues but lacks the political weight to ensure those concerns translate into policy priorities. Even when the NDP has gained influence through supporting minority governments, their representatives have had to compromise significantly, often disappointing core supporters.

The Case for Conservative Representation

A Conservative MP from Windsor West would potentially offer several advantages that NDP representation has been unable to provide.  One being that the Conservatives would have a majority Government:

Direct Line to Decision-Makers

In periods of Conservative government, a Conservative MP would have direct access to cabinet ministers and policy discussions. Unlike opposition members who must navigate formal channels to raise concerns, government MPs can advocate directly within caucus meetings and have informal access to decision-makers.

Constituency Priority

Government MPs often have greater success securing funding and attention for local projects. The ability to highlight Windsor West‘s needs directly to ministers responsible for infrastructure, economic development, and transportation could accelerate local priorities that have languished despite years of advocacy.

Economic Focus

Windsor’s economy, heavily dependent on manufacturing and cross-border trade, could benefit from Conservative economic policies that prioritize tax competitiveness and reduced regulations. A Conservative MP would be positioned to ensure Windsor’s specific economic needs are considered in broader policy development.  And to work through the tariffs with President Trump in order to save jobs.

The NDP’s Coalition Dilemma

The NDP has faced a persistent challenge in Canadian politics—they rarely form government federally and thus must work through coalitions or agreements with other parties to implement their agenda. This arrangement inevitably leads to compromises that can water down core NDP principles.

In recent years, the NDP’s support agreement with the Liberal government has allowed them to influence some policies, but critics argue they’ve had to abandon key promises and principles in exchange for modest policy victories. This position has left many traditional NDP supporters questioning the effectiveness of their representatives.

For Windsor West residents, this has translated to having representatives who must frequently explain why they couldn’t deliver on campaign promises or why priorities important to the riding were sacrificed in broader negotiations.

Community Impact of Political Change

Beyond the partisan considerations, a shift from NDP to Conservative representation would likely change how Windsor West’s concerns are framed and addressed:

• Industrial Strategy: A Conservative approach might focus more on business competitiveness and cross-border trade efficiency rather than labor protections and public investment
• Social Services: There could be greater emphasis on economic growth as a solution to social challenges rather than direct government programming
• Infrastructure Priorities: Different criteria might be applied to infrastructure investments, potentially prioritizing projects with clear economic returns

The Voter Calculation

For Windsor West voters, the choice ultimately comes down to a strategic calculation: Is it better to have a representative whose values closely align with the community but who has limited power to effect change, or a representative with potentially different priorities but greater ability to deliver tangible results?

This question reflects a fundamental tension in representative democracy and explains why some longtime NDP supporters might consider switching allegiances. After 22 years of passionate advocacy with limited concrete results, the appeal of having a voice inside government may be growing.

Conclusion

A Conservative victory in Windsor West would represent more than just a change in party representation—it would signal a fundamental reconsideration of how voters in industrial urban areas view political effectiveness. While the NDP has maintained strong ideological alignment with many Windsor West voters, the practical limitations of perpetual opposition status have created an opening for alternatives.

Whether this change materializes depends on how voters weigh the tradeoffs between ideological alignment and practical effectiveness, between principled opposition and pragmatic governance. After more than two decades, Windsor West voters might decide it’s time to try a different approach to addressing their community’s persistent challenges.

Meanwhile in Windsor West Crime statistics go up, violent crimes including guns, possession of large amounts of drugs.