With the final results from the polls in, there comes both a win and a shock. The Liberals have managed to gain another four years in power, however, the question is whether or not this is a positive thing for the province of Ontario.
As with any election, there are always the negative accusations about the different leaders representing the different parties. It is very interesting however, to see that though many people did not agree with McGuinty during his previous reign, that he was the victorious candidate. It is also shocking that the Mixed Member Proportional system was strongly rejected. I believe that these two outcomes are solely based on the fact that only 52% of Ontarians voted.
As an 18 year old I was able to vote this past election. As an adult it is our responsibility to vote for who should be in charge of our province because it has a large impact in our everyday lives. It doesn`t make sense for those who do not vote to criticize politicians when they themselves denied their chance of making a difference.
The Mixed Member Proportional system guarantees that the people of Ontario would have more of a say in who makes the decisions because their two votes would direct and create two different positions as opposed to just one party in charge. One would assume that the majority of the people would vote in its favour, allowing it to gain the 60% it needed in order for it to replace the first-past-the-post process. It was a shock when it received less than 40% and was rejected.
A Video describing what the MMP vote is
I found that McGuinty, even before he was officially announced the winner, acted in a very arrogant mann
er, declaring his own victory in Ottawa. Also, it was mentioned that McGuinty didn’t even show emotion during his speech addressing and thanking his parents for all of their support. Is this the type of man who should be in charge of our province? A man who shows no emotions and who, in his first reign, broke his promises? A politician, though it would be extremely hard to come by one like this now a days because of the competitive aspect, should be one who can relate to the majority of his or her people. Their job is to represent and put in place, or at least fight for the changes that need to be done in order to improve our society. Since almost half of Ontario didn’t vote, and most were displeased with his job before, I do not think that Dalton McGuinty should have been crowned as the victorious one.
er, declaring his own victory in Ottawa. Also, it was mentioned that McGuinty didn’t even show emotion during his speech addressing and thanking his parents for all of their support. Is this the type of man who should be in charge of our province? A man who shows no emotions and who, in his first reign, broke his promises? A politician, though it would be extremely hard to come by one like this now a days because of the competitive aspect, should be one who can relate to the majority of his or her people. Their job is to represent and put in place, or at least fight for the changes that need to be done in order to improve our society. Since almost half of Ontario didn’t vote, and most were displeased with his job before, I do not think that Dalton McGuinty should have been crowned as the victorious one.A Video on McGuinty's broken promises
It is strongly encouraged that the youth of today take part in politics and elections to have their voices heard. This is especially important because though as students we 
may not have to worry about all the things the politicians are promising, some parties promise to reach out to students by lowering tuition fees. It is important to have your voice heard, and since we have the power, why not use it?
may not have to worry about all the things the politicians are promising, some parties promise to reach out to students by lowering tuition fees. It is important to have your voice heard, and since we have the power, why not use it?Let us hope that over the next four years those who did or did not vote will not regret their decision and that McGuinty will mend the bridges he burned before with his broken promises. It is in the best interest of the citizens of Ontario and Canada that everyone who is eligible to go and vote. We depend on each other’s support, let’s not make our own broken promises, but help create and follow through
with true ones.
For further information:
The Liberal Party: http://www.ontarioliberal.ca/
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