Michelle has a reality based vision for Mississauga - Erindale: A Better Way Forward
Through years of community involvement, community service and grass-roots political contribution through local NDP Riding Associations Michelle has developed an understanding of the changing demographic and issues facing Mississauga - Erindale residents.Michelle connects to the community through organizations such as the Peel Poverty Action group, Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) of Halton, local Labour Councils, Make Poverty History, and many others.Michelle volunteers through SAVIS of Halton (Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and Fund Raising Chair) and is a member in many other local service organizations as well as serving as a director on the board of the United Nations Association of Canada Toronto Chapter (UNACTO) and as a member of the UNACTO Environment Committee. Through this long standing involvement in the community Michelle has heard your issues and concerns first hand and has developed an alternative agenda to address these concerns – A better way forward – based on a philosophy of inclusion to give all a voice.
Michelle believes a better way is achievable by creating a society committed to fairness and equity for all, approaching the world with peace and understanding, and caring for Mother Earth through management for sustainability.Following her spirited 2011 federal election campaign Michelle has built a strong base in Mississauga-Erindale. Michelle is experienced and prepared to position the “better way forward” agenda at every opportunity during the upcoming election to ensure the issues and concerns of Mississauga - Erindale residents are heard and addressed by all parties.