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Founding Partner, Nexus Strategic Consultants | Co-founder @nextcampaign_ca | @Penn & @Wharton Alum

Toronto, Canada
Joined May 2011
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Together, we've been building a people-powered campaign reaching every corner of Ontario. I'd be grateful if you could help us in this final stretch of our campaign. Join me for a virtual phone bank on Wednesday November 11th from 6 - 8 pm as we reach out to Ontario Liberals to cast their ballots and ask them to rank me as their first choice for leader. To get involved, visit leefairclough.ca/volunteer.
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I’m voting for Lee Fairclough for leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. She’s my #1 choice on the ballot. Lee and I had a conversation about why our province needs to replace Doug Ford, and deserves an honest and competent government that actually focuses on our priorities. Lee has the experience and resolve to get results.
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27 years in health care. 18 years as an executive. A Conservative seat flipped. All 124 ridings visited. 🎙️ I joined Deb Hutton on @NEWSTALK1010 to talk about why I'm running and what it takes for Ontario Liberals to win. The answer: be the serious, pragmatic alternative Ontarians are looking for. Protect health care and education, grow our economy, tackle affordability, and have the courage to take on the online gambling industry by banning its ads. Vote by Nov. 20 at 5 p.m.
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Voting begins today in the @OntLiberal leadership race! I endorsed @LFairclo because we share a vision for Ontario that builds more homes, delivers stronger economic growth, and restores opportunity for the next generation. Let’s “Own The Future” together!
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I asked the leadership candidates about their riding visits a couple months ago. One shared their numbers and a plan, then followed through. One has visited my riding twice. One hasn’t visited at all, though they’ve driven through a couple of times. Lee's got my vote. #onpoli
From the Great Lakes to the Canadian Shield, from cities and suburbs, to rural communities, and small towns, I've had the privilege of meeting people in all 124 Ontario ridings. This journey has given me real insight into the challenges and hopes of people across our province. As Leader, I'll visit every riding, every year. You can't lead a province as diverse as ours from Queen's Park alone. You have to get out, listen and stay connected. It’s time for serious government for all of Ontario.
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One aspect of @FP_Champagne’s Budget 2026 that deserves more attention is how it puts poverty reduction at the heart of the government’s agenda.
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From 2015 to 2023 the number of people in poverty in Canada ⬇️ by 928,000 In #Budget2026 @MarkJCarney and @FP_Champagne take steps to reduce poverty by another 375,000 (if all measures made permanent) Plus end homelessness in 10yrs That’s huge. #cdnpoli
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$618,000 of Ontario taxpayer money to change the name of the Science Centre public transit station in Toronto. $618,000 that could be used for nurses, kids’ education, safer roads in the North. Another example of the fiscal irresponsibility of this Ford PC government. It’s time for a provincial government that focuses on what matters to people. ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/c…
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I am committed to ending homelessness and making housing more affordable across Ontario. Last year, I co-sponsored the Homelessness Ends with Housing Act, a cross-party effort to develop a plan to end homelessness in Ontario within 10 years. As Leader, I have developed a comprehensive housing and homelessness plan to make sure every Ontarian has access to a home they can afford.  You can read my full plan at leefairclough.ca/policy/hous…
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My latest on Substack: Buried in yesterday’s federal budget is the merger of BDC and EDC. This is a huge, promising move for both institutions and for Canadian companies looking to grow abroad, but it carries real execution risks. Read my analysis here: leverageeconomy.substack.com…
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Replying to @LFairclo
@LFairclo is my choice for leader. No question about it.
Winning the next election means we need to build our local muscle. I'll rebuild our party from the ground up: empowering PLAs, shaping policy region by region, and helping our Young Liberal, Northern, rural, seniors' and women's clubs thrive.
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Winning the next election means we need to build our local muscle. I'll rebuild our party from the ground up: empowering PLAs, shaping policy region by region, and helping our Young Liberal, Northern, rural, seniors' and women's clubs thrive.
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Lee Fairclough: People are looking for a publicly funded health care system that delivers—not more expensive private care. @TVO
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Thoroughly enjoying tonight’s Ontario Liberal leadership debate! @LFairclo is smart, kind, and genuinely cares about the people of Ontario. That is coming through loud and clear. I encourage everyone to tune in, hear what the candidates have to say, and get engaged in the conversation about Ontario’s future! youtube.com/live/1Gvakrozmog…
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Doug Ford has left almost 2 million Ontarians without a primary care provider and pushed most hospitals into deficit. I spent 27 years in health care. I know how to fix what’s broken. My plan: leefairclough.ca/policy/heal…
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Ontario - Doug Ford Approval Polling: Disapprove: 57% Approve: 37% Liaison / Oct 31, 2026
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Voter identification is now open! Check your inbox for an email from the Ontario Liberal Party with instructions on how to verify your identity and prepare to vote. Learn more at leefairclough.ca/vote.
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I'm choosing Lee for @OntLiberal Leader #onpoli @LFairclo
I’m ready to take on Doug Ford and win the next election.
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Don’t believe Minister Quinn. He keeps saying OSAP has been cut off because of these “very serious allegations”. He’s known about this since 2023. He did nothing. He allowed hundreds of millions to flow to a handful of private colleges who’ve now been referred to the OPP for potential fraud. Restore OSAP. Reverse the grant cuts. Resign. #onpoli
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I’m ready to take on Doug Ford and win the next election.
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