Brian Masse—Candidate, Windsor West

Once he was accused of being a “bench-warmer, yes-man and political careerist;” Now, Windsor-born NDP incumbent, Brian Masse, has proved to be a legitimate politician over his 17 years of service. 

Masse’s political career perhaps began when he and his wife, Terry Chow, worked with the neighbourhood of their then recently acquired home, behind which a historical center was going to become a 1100 capacity dance bar.  

“We worked with our neighborhood and asked people, do we sell or do we stand and fight? We decided to stand and fight,” Masse told The Examiner over a phone call.  

That was in 1996 and since then Masse has continued to fight for his beliefs.  

If you are registered in the Windsor-West riding, Masse will appear on your ballot as the NDP candidate next Monday. 

Married and a father of two, Brian has been a busy beaver this campaign season—just last Wednesday he showed up to Caesar’s Windsor to speak-out against his opponent’s recent announcement that an elected Liberal government would pass single-game sports betting.  

Masse has also been kept busy on Twitter, responding to accusations of “political gamesmanship” with respect to his views on NAFTA. Masse responded that Trudeau has allowed American Congress to overstep into the Canadian side of negotiations.  

However, Masse has stressed that his party is not saying renegotiate.  

Masse was elected to Parliament for the Windsor-West Constituency in the last six federal elections. In Canada’s 42nd Parliament, he served as the House of Commons critic on the Environment (Great

Lakes) as well as Industry (Innovation).  

 – with files from Precious Alasa, Mediaplex Examiner reporter