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Niagara NDP MPPs Respond to Marit Stiles' Victory

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Wayne Gates, Jeff Burch and Jennie Stevens say she will be a strong leader

Three Niagara NDP MPPs say they're excited for the future of their party.

Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates, Niagara Centre MPP Jeff Burch and St. Catharines MPP Jennie Stevens say they believe Marit Stiles will be a great leader for the NDP. 

Stiles was the only candidate who entered the race for the party's top job. 

"She has the tenacity, she is a fighter and she is our leader", Stevens says. "She'll be the best at this job right now."

Gates notes the biggest challenge she may face as leader is uniting Ontarians. 

"I think the biggest challenge is to get to Ontarians. Make sure that we talk from one end of Ontario all the way to the other."

Meanwhile, Jeff Burch stays Stiles has received widespread support.

"Marit’s commitment to organize and unite progressives across Ontario has earned her the support of major labour unions, working families, seniors and young people who are looking for a government that works for them."

A confirmation vote will be held on March 4th, but the party says the date could be moved up. 
 

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