Doug Ford has had seven years to "get it done," but he hasn't. Ontario remains in crisis. Too many families are struggling with the rising cost of living, and more than 17,000 Carleton residents lack access to a family doctor. It's clear: we deserve much more than we've been getting.

I live in Riverside South with my wife, Rachel, and our newborn son, Simon. As a new father, I am focused on the future we'll build for our children. Doug Ford's inability to address these pressing issues has motivated me to step forward and offer a new path for Ontario.

Growing up, my parents were both hard-working small business owners in rural Ontario. Despite the challenges of running a business and raising three kids, my mom always found time for our community. Setting an incredible example, she raised us to be respectful, humble, and resilient. And above all, she raised us to help people in need. These are the same values I'm raising my son to have, and the same values I will bring to my work as your MPP.

My younger brother is a police officer, serving with the RCMP on Vancouver Island. My youngest brother was a paramedic, until he burnt out under Ontario's failing healthcare system. My mom used to joke that I should have been a firefighter, to complete her first responder collection.

I'm not built to fight fires, but I can fight for you. This is how I can help people in need.

I will spend every day as your MPP fighting for Carleton's future. You deserve a family doctor, an affordable home, a good education for your kids, and more money in your pocket. You deserve to be able to rely on your infrastructure, to count on pothole-free roads and to stand the tests of our changing climate.

That's why I have joined Bonnie Crombie and Ontario's Liberals. We have the solutions and the commitment to get this province back on track.

During this election, I hope to earn your trust and your support. If you believe we deserve more in Carleton, that Ontario can do better than Doug Ford, join me in this fight. Let's build a better Ontario together.

Brandon Bay is an experienced software developer for local health-tech companies, who has spent the past six years working on innovative solutions to improve healthcare and wellness. In his spare time, he is deeply committed to community service and advocacy, particularly for affordable housing. As President and Chair of Make Housing Affordable, Brandon led the organization's efforts to address housing challenges in Ottawa.

Brandon has spent many years serving his community, collaborating with numerous local organizations. Beyond his housing advocacy work, he most recently served as the Director of Volunteers for his local community association and as Chair of the Ontario Liberal Party's Eastern Regional Policy Committee, ensuring that local issues remain a top priority for the party. In 2022, Brandon ran an advocacy campaign during the Ottawa mayoral race, bringing the issues facing the people of Ottawa to the forefront of the city's political discourse.

Brandon grew up in Bancroft and has happily called Ottawa home since 2006. He lives in Riverside South with his wife, Rachel, and their newborn son, Simon. As a father, he is even more focused on the future he will help build for his children. He believes in a future where every community member has access to the essentials they need: healthcare, affordability, housing, education, and a strong infrastructure.