Teresa Armstrong chosen to be the NDP candidate in London-Fanshawe

LONDON — New Democrats in London-Fanshawe have selected Teresa Armstrong to be their NDP candidate in the 2022 provincial election. Teresa has been serving as MPP for London-Fanshawe since 2011 and is currently the Official Opposition’s Chief Whip and critic for Home Care and Long Term Care.

Quotes

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath
“For years, Teresa has worked hard as a devoted advocate for London-Fanshawe and a valued member of the NDP team, so I know she will be a force in our NDP government in 2022. But we’re not waiting until then to get to work; we have already rolled up our sleeves and started laying out a vision for home care and long-term care, and for homes people can afford. And we’re going to keep building on our plans, which will help families build their best lives in London-Fanshawe, never having to worry about access to high-quality health care and schools, or struggling with high hydro bills or monthly rent and mortgage payments.”

Teresa Armstrong, NDP candidate for London-Fanshawe
“Every day, I hear from families in our community who are feeling squeezed by the skyrocketing cost of living and watching their bills pile up. I’m committed to bringing affordability to London-Fanshawe, and so are Andrea Horwath and Ontario’s New Democrats as we run for government in 2022. London-Fanshawe families can count on an NDP government to deliver good-paying jobs, homes people can afford, and make life more affordable.”

Biography

• Armstrong is a strong advocate for home and community care, anti-racism, climate justice and affordable and supportive housing, both in the community and at Queen's Park
• Armstrong is fighting to legislate a minimum standard of 4.1 hours of direct care, per long-term care resident, per day; her bill on this passed at second reading
• Armstrong fought to bring a school to the Summerside neighbourhood
• Prior to serving as MPP, Armstrong was a professional insurance broker and involved with community organizations including the East London Lioness Club, LUSO Centre and the East London Optimist Club
• Armstrong has lived in the London-Fanshawe community for over 40 years and enjoys spending time with her husband, their children and grandchildren