Vijay Thanigasalam Acclaimed as Ontario PC Party Candidate for Scarborough-Rouge Park
December 11, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SCARBOROUGH-ROUGE PARK – Today, the Ontario PC Party announced that Vijay Thanigasalam has been acclaimed as the party’s candidate for Scarborough—Rouge Park in the next provincial general election.
Since being elected MPP in 2018, Vijay Thanigasalam has delivered significant results for Scarborough—Rouge Park and Ontario. He has advanced major infrastructure projects like Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, expanded GO Train service, and secured investments for Toronto’s critical infrastructure. Vijay has also championed accessibility improvements at key sites, including the Toronto Zoo, and supported expanding One Fare to save transit users an average of $1,600 annually.
“Vijay Thanigasalam is a dedicated leader and an unwavering champion for his community,” said Doug Ford, Leader of the Ontario PC Party. “From building highways to making life more affordable, improving access to health care, and fighting the Liberal carbon tax, Vijay is delivering tangible results that matter to the people of Scarborough-Rouge Park. I am thrilled to have Vijay on our team as we continue to build a stronger Ontario.”
Vijay Thanigasalam and the Ontario PC Party will continue to support the people of Scarborough-Rouge Park by focusing on reducing costs, investing in critical infrastructure, and creating opportunities for local families and businesses.
“Serving the people of Scarborough—Rouge Park is the greatest honor of my life,” said Vijay Thanigasalam. “Every day, I am motivated by the desire to make life better for our community, whether it’s by reducing gridlock with new highways, improving transit affordability, or ensuring everyone has access to quality health care. Together, we’ve achieved so much and I’m excited to keep building a Scarborough-Rouge Park that we can all be proud to call home.”
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For media enquiries contact:
Peter Turkington
Director of Communications, Ontario PC Party
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