Laurentian University is important to Nickel Belt

"There’s no question that the past four years have been difficult for Laurentian students, as well as post-secondary students across Ontario. An Ontario Liberal government will be an engaged, supportive partner to make sure the sector continues to adapt to student needs, giving Ontario a home-grown advantage for advanced education and skills development." ~Gilles Proulx 

We have heard consistently from students, faculty, and Northern Ontarians that the Ford Conservatives, and Minister Romano specifically, have been missing in action when it comes to the long-term stability of Laurentian University. Last year, 60 programs were cut and 80 faculty members lost their jobs. According to the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations, “if Ross Romano had done his job, none of these cuts would have occurred.” Ontario Liberals will always be ready to listen and work with our post-secondary institutions to ensure that student needs are met.

Great day with the people of Nickel Belt!

Nickel Belt Provincial Liberal Candidate Only One To Show Up and Face Incumbent at Sudbury’s Chamber of Commerce Election Debate Nickel Belt Provincial

Liberal Candidate Gilles Proulx was the only candidate to show up and debate incumbent France Gelinas at the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce event held May 12, 2022.

Both the Conservative and Green Party candidates were no shows.

Although Proulx and Gelinas shared many concerns about the direction the province, and Nickel Belt are heading, they had different approaches to how to solve them.

Proulx was concerned in particular about the uncertainty of Laurentian University, and how it effects youth in the riding.

“We know what happens when kids leave. … They don’t come back.” said Proulx.

Proulx also wants to see greater participation with First Nations communities when it comes to growing the north.

For more coverage on the debate, Click Here for the Sudbury.com article and Here for the CBC coverage.

Meet and Greet

Join your Nickel Belt provincial Liberal candidate, Gilles Proulx, for a barbecue and meet and greet on; 

Saturday, May 14th, 2022
2 until 5 pm. 
3127 Old Hwy 69 North

Gilles will be on hand to talk to local residents about their concerns and the challenges facing Nickel Belt residents.

Hamburgers, hotdogs, and beverages will be served.

See you there!