Ontario’s Honest Look at the 2025 Federal Election

We’re just days away from a federal election that could reshape the direction of the country. But for many Ontarians, the mood isn’t hopeful or inspired—it’s uncertain. And for good reason.

In this update, I speak plainly about the growing discomfort many of us feel when we look at our choices.

  • The Liberals have introduced legislation like Bill C-11, C-63, and C-26 that—while framed as public interest—raise serious concerns about privacy, free speech, and government overreach.

  • The Conservatives are leaning into stronger punitive measures and emergency powers. While security matters, there’s a thin line between safety and suppressing rights.

  • The NDP, despite good intentions, have spent years backing Liberal moves that many now view as compromising democratic accountability.

As Ontarians, we’re watching this unfold and asking: Where’s the voice of balance?

That’s where the Centrist Party comes in. Not to fan flames or play sides—but to insist on policies that are thoughtful, transparent, and rooted in real-world outcomes, not ideology.

This video lays it out plainly. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch and reflect—not just on who to vote for, but why.

Ontario deserves more than slogans. We deserve a say.
Let’s make it count. Let’s get to work.

Your Vote Is Powerful — But It Has to Be Thoughtful

This election, there’s a lot of emotion in the air—and for good reason. People are upset. The situation in Palestine and Israel is devastating, and it’s affecting how many voters are thinking about their choices.

Let me start by saying: I understand that. These are real issues that touch people deeply.

But as the Leader of the Ontario Centrist Party, I have to be clear—foreign policy is not something we control at the provincial level. Our job is to make decisions that impact your everyday life in Ontario:

  • Can you get the healthcare you need?

  • Is your child’s school doing right by them?

  • Can you afford to live in your own city?

  • Are jobs and small businesses being supported?

These are the things we work on. And these are the issues your provincial vote directly affects.

I also want to say something that might not be popular, but I think it’s important:
Voting based on one emotional issue—no matter how real—can lead to outcomes you didn’t intend. A lot of politicians are counting on that. They’ll say one thing to win your vote, and do something else once they have power.

This is why we need to take a step back and vote with a clear head.

Here’s what I ask of you:

  • Look at who’s actually aligned with your values across the board—not just on one issue.

  • Start with local impact. That’s where change begins.

  • Stay grounded. Emotions matter, but decisions made in anger or grief often get used against us.

  • Be thoughtful in how you express yourself. Protests and advocacy are important. But criminal behaviour or division won’t bring change—it only sets us back.

If we want things to get better—for everyone—we have to vote with intention, not just emotion.

Thanks for taking the time to reflect on this.
Let’s make it count.

– Mansoor Qureshi
Leader, Ontario Centrist Party