RIDING GUIDE: What you need to know about Windsor—Tecumseh

Windsor—Tecumseh has a population of 117,429 and is home to 95,004 registered voters.

The riding consists of the eastern portion of the City of Windsor and all of the Town of Tecumseh, and is home to Windsor International Airport, Ford's Windsor and Essex Engine Plants, the Hiram Walker distillery and Bonduelle's Tecumseh facility.

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Age, Income and Diversity

According to Statistics Canada's 2016 census, the population of Windsor—Tecumseh is older (42.5) than the Canadian average (41), and household income ($80,569) is lower than the Canadian average ($92,764), but higher than Windsor West ($70,377).

3 per cent of the population identifies as Indigenous, compared to 4.9 per cent nationally.

Just under 16 per cent of the riding's population identifies as a visible minority, compared to 22 per cent of the Canadian population as a whole and 34 per cent in Windsor West. The four largest visible minority groups in Windsor—Tecumseh are Black, Arab, South Asian and Filipino.

2019 Candidates

There are currently six candidates running in Windsor West. The deadline for candidates to submit their nomination papers to Elections Canada is September 30.

Here they are, in alphabetical order by last name:

ABATI, Giovanni
Green Party of Canada

Occupation: Professional Truck Driver / Environmental Consultant

What is the most important local issue in Windsor—Tecumseh the federal government should solve?
A prosperous economy needs a healthy environment. We understand the needs of Windsor-Tecumseh vary. Whether affordable housing, career training, flooding or seniors' care, our platform offers support. I would focus on local infrastructure, healthcare and employment investments.

BURR, Daniel
People's Party of Canada

Occupation: Pipefitter, Fiat-Chrysler Canada

What is the most important local issue in Windsor—Tecumseh the federal government should solve?
Affordable housing and living expenses are key issues. Lowering personal and corporate taxes, abolishing supply management, and removing barriers to inter-provincial trade, will put money into the pockets of Canadians, and make Canada more attractive to investors and businesses. 

CHESNIK, Laura
Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada

Occupation: Elementary Teacher

What is the most important local issue in Windsor—Tecumseh the federal government should solve?
That jobs have proper working conditions, so workers live in dignity. Today's reality, where companies get paid from all levels of government, often with no responsibilities to the community, is not acceptable. The aim of the economy must be to serve the people, not pay the rich.

DEMARCE, Leo
Conservative Party of Canada

Occupation: Small Business Enterprise Software Services Consultant/Co-Owner, Sage Salon & Spa

What is the most important local issue in Windsor—Tecumseh the federal government should solve?
Our economy is subject to wide cyclical corrections that create hardship and uncertainty. I will give our area a voice within a new Conservative government, and I will be relentless in supporting legislation and economic initiatives creating sustainable employment for all of us.

HARDCASTLE, Cheryl
New Democratic Party of Canada

Occupation: Parliamentarian

What is the most important local issue in Windsor—Tecumseh the federal government should solve?
We need national strategies to link all levels of government in dealing with increasing pressures people are facing! Our NDP New Deal For People encompasses the local concern for head to toe healthcare including dental and pharmacare, housing, good jobs and environmental action.

KUSMIERCZYK, Irek
Liberal Party of Canada

Occupation: Windsor City Councillor

What is the most important local issue in Windsor—Tecumseh the federal government should solve?
Our government will build on improvements to CPP, OAS and the Canada Child Benefit to make life easier for families and seniors. As MP, I will advocate for federal dollars to upgrade sewers, support infrastructure for a new hospital, Tecumseh recreation centre and other projects.

Voting History

The riding of Windsor—Tecumseh was created in 2004 and was held by the NDP's Joe Comartin until his retirement in 2015.

Here are the results of every election in Windsor—Tecumseh since 2000 (when it was known as Windsor—St.Clair). Only the top five candidates are displayed, ordered by percentage of votes received.

2015 General Election

1. NDP — Cheryl Hardcastle — 43.5%
2. Conservative — Jo-Anne Gignac — 27.5
3. Liberal — Frank Schiller — 26.6
4. Green — David Momotiuk — 2
5. Marxist-Leninist — Laura Chesnik — 0.5

2011 General Election

1. NDP — Joe Comartin — 49.9%
2. Conservative — Denise Ghanam — 33.6
3. Liberal — Irek Kusmierczyk — 12.9
4. Green — Kyle Prestanski — 3
5. Marxist-Leninist — Laura Chesnik — 0.5

2008 General Election

1. NDP — Joe Comartin — 48.7%
2. Conservative — Denise Ghanam — 23.9
3. Liberal — Steve Mastroianni — 21
4. Green — Kyle Prestanski — 6.4

2006 General Election

1. NDP — Joe Comartin — 44.6%
2. Liberal — Bruck Easton — 26.4
3. Conservative — Rick Fuschi — 25.3
4. Green — Catherine Pluard — 3.2
5. Marxist-Leninist — Laura Chesnik — 0.4

2004 General Election

1. NDP — Joe Comartin — 41.9%
2. Liberal — Rick Limoges — 33.9
3. Conservative — Rick Fuschi — 20.5
4. Green — Elizabeth Powles — 3.4
5. Marxist-Leninist — Laura Chesnik — 0.4

2000 General Election (Riding known as Windsor—St. Clair)

1. NDP — Joe Comartin — 40.8%
2. Liberal — Rick Limoges — 39.9
3. Canadian Alliance — Phillip Pettinato — 13.5
4. Progressive Conservative — Bruck Easton — 4.6
5. Green — Stephen Lockwood — 0.9

Riding Boundaries

Windsor—Tecumseh consists of the eastern portion of the City of Windsor and the entire Town of Tecumseh.

Click here for the legal description and full map from Elections Canada.

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