Judith Monteith-Farrell chosen to be the NDP candidate in Thunder Bay-Atikokan

THUNDER BAY — New Democrats in Thunder Bay-Atikokan have nominated incumbent MPP Judith Monteith-Farrell as their Ontario NDP candidate again for the 2022 provincial election. Monteith-Farrell entered public office in 2018 following a 25-year career making life better for working people. As the Official Opposition critic for Natural Resources, Forestry and Mines, Monteith-Farrell has been a strong advocate for the economy and the environment in Northern Ontario.

Quotes

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath
“Judith has a long track record of advocating for working people. Instead of waving goodbye to good local jobs like other governments have done, Judith is fighting to keep and create the conditions for good-paying jobs in Northern Ontario, as well as for high-quality health care close to home. As the NDP gets ready to form government in 2022, Thunder Bay families can count on us to help them build a good, more affordable life in Northern Ontario.”

Judith Monteith-Farrell, NDP candidate for Thunder Bay-Atikokan
“I know the issues facing people in Thunder Bay well, which is why I’m so motivated to fight for our community at Queen’s Park. My work won’t be done until we have a sustainable, green economy with good jobs and good health care, where no one is left behind. I’m running with Andrea Horwath’s team, because I know we’ll finally address the needs of Northern Ontarians when the NDP forms government.”

Biography

• Monteith-Farrell is pushing for equal access to health care with a bill to improve the Northern Health Grant
• Monteith-Farrell is fighting for good local jobs, homes people can afford and robust public services right in Thunder Bay, from education to long-term care
• During the pandemic, Monteith-Farrell has called for additional resources in Thunder Bay’s time of need, gone to bat for local businesses that need support, and stood with local families seeking justice in long-term care
• Monteith-Farrell raised three children in Thunder Bay and has a deep love of the land in the region