The Ontario PC Party has announced that Lisa Thompson will represent the riding of Huron-Bruce as its candidate in the next provincial election.
Thompson, first elected as MPP in 2011, has built a track record of delivering on key priorities for the region, including infrastructure upgrades, expanded health care access, and high-speed internet development.
The announcement marks Thompson's acclamation by the Huron-Bruce PC Riding Association, a moment she describes as "humbling."
"This is an opportunity to continue working on the priorities that matter to our 14 municipalities," Thompson said. "The communities in this riding mean so much to me. Over the past six years, I’ve worked hard not just as a minister but as a dedicated advocate for Huron-Bruce, delivering on key priorities like better health care and rural development.”
Premier Doug Ford praised Thompson’s dedication to her constituents and her role in advancing initiatives that benefit rural Ontario.
“Lisa Thompson is a tireless representative for Huron-Bruce,” said Ford. “She’s fought against the Liberal carbon tax, improved infrastructure, and connected more families to primary care. Lisa’s work has made a real difference in her community, and I’m proud to have her on our team.”
Thompson, who serves as Ontario’s Minister of Rural Affairs, is uniquely positioned to address the challenges facing rural communities. She emphasized the importance of policies that reflect the needs of smaller municipalities and how her ministry’s work will take a cross-ministry approach to ensure small-town Ontario has the resources it needs to thrive.
“I thanked Premier Ford for giving me the opportunity to lead this ministry,” she said. “After graduating from the University of Guelph, my first job was as a rural community advisor. Now, I feel I’ve come full circle. There’s no better place to live, work, or raise a family than small-town rural Ontario.”
“I’m confident in the relationships I’ve built with our communities and municipalities,” she said. “Together, we’ve identified priorities and worked to move the dial on projects that strengthen our region.”
Thompson believes her time in provincial politics has elevated rural Ontario’s profile.
“I first ran for office because I believed rural Ontario matters,” she explained. “Today, I can confidently say that rural Ontario has found its voice under this PC government. There’s still much to do, but we’re building a confident future together by investing in housing, infrastructure, and education.”