Oosterhoff sent a letter to Ford outlining his priorities for the next four years. Pictured: MPP Sam Oosterhoff. Photo Credit: Sam Oosterhoff/X.
The February 2025 snap Ontario election concluded last week as Premier Doug Ford was awarded a third consecutive majority mandate by voters.
Ford’s Progressive Conservatives will return to the Legislature with 80 seats, which is 17 seats higher than the 63-seat threshold required for a majority.
Sam Oosterhoff, who has served as Niagara West MPP since 2016, won re-election with 22,316 votes, and more than 50 percent of the popular vote. Oosterhoff, who was appointed by Ford as the Associate Minister of Energy Intensive Industries in 2024, is the only member of the governing party’s caucus in the Niagara Region.
NDP incumbents were victorious in the other three local ridings.
As the Ford government returns to Queen’s Park with a fresh four-year mandate, Oosterhoff is seeking to advance tangible objectives for the Niagara Region. These goals include widening the Queen Elizabeth Way between Burlington and St. Catharines, continuing the Grimsby GO Station construction project, ensuring the PC gas tax cut becomes permanent, furthering trades-based careers, and making massive investments in health care.
Oosterhoff outlined these priorities, as well as the most pressing matter of fighting U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat, in a post-election letter to the Premier.
“I know that many of these local priorities are aligned with your values and concerns, and I look forward to working closely to deliver on these commitments for Niagara West,” Oosterhoff told Ford.
Oosterhoff also congratulated Ford on his electoral victory and expressed great optimism for the upcoming term.
“I am energized by the opportunity to work alongside you (Ford) and our entire Ontario PC team to Protect Ontario,” the Niagara West MPP remarked. “I am confident that you (Ford) will lead – as always- with heart, dedication and hard work.”
Nick Redekop completed his Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Labour Studies at Brock University. He has previously served in municipal and federal politics. In his free time, Nick enjoys following sports, taking part in outdoor activities, and reading biographies. Nick resides in Niagara Falls
