‎In a nod to polls that show her personal popularity low and the Liberals neck-and-neck with the Conservatives, Wynne reminded Liberal activists from across the province that she lost her first election in 1994 by just 72 votes. The Liberal government faces an “uphill battle” to win re-election this spring despite disarray among rival Progressive Conservatives over a damaging sexual misconduct scandal, says Premier Kathleen Wynne. Wynne hinted the Liberal campaign will focus more on voters and pocketbook issues than the opposition Conservatives and New Democrats. Brown promised in his party’s election platform that the $14 minimum wage would stay, but raising it to $15 would take place over the next few years in 25-cent increments. Wynne warned party activists to gird for tougher shots from critics as the election approaches.

Source: thestar February 03, 2018 22:03 UTC