For Andrea Khanjin, as she enters her third term as the MPP for Barrie–Innisfil, she said she is committed to protecting jobs, building infrastructure, and strengthening the local community.
With ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States, sparked by President Trump’s tariffs, Ontario faces economic uncertainty. Khanjin stressed her support for businesses in Barrie and the surrounding communities.
“In the face of Trump’s tariffs, the top priority is protecting our local economy,” she said. “I have already heard firsthand from local manufacturers and the Barrie Chamber of Commerce about how Ontario can support them in keeping and maintaining local jobs.”
Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently appointed Andrea Khanjin as Minister of Red Tape Reduction. She said she is advocating for measures to ease financial burdens, including lowering small business taxes, freezing government fees, and continuing to oppose the federal carbon tax.
Khanjin also highlighted her commitment to working with local employers to streamline regulations and support business growth.
“Protecting Ontario starts by protecting our local community, by fighting tariffs and protecting jobs,” she said. “Our government fought hard to rebuild Ontario’s manufacturing sector and bring back good jobs to Barrie that now face an existential threat from President Trump. Our government is prepared to provide immediate support for workers, businesses and communities hit by tariffs.”
Infrastructure development remains a top priority for Khanjin. She highlighted ongoing investments in Highway 400, new schools, and the new YMCA currently under construction in southeast Barrie. She also emphasized the importance of expanding the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) to meet the needs of the local communities.
“The province is supporting the RVH’s expansion, which includes an expansion of its existing Georgian Drive hospital in Barrie and developing a new South Campus in Innisfil to meet local demands and ongoing population growth,” she said. “I strongly advocated for the Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic that opened its doors to new patients this past October and am encouraging for more mental health supports to be available in our community.”
As Barrie continues to grow, Khanjin recognized the need for enhanced recreation facilities and law enforcement resources.
“Community safety is a top priority,” she said. “We must ensure that as our population increases, we maintain our values and have zero tolerance for crime.”
Looking ahead, Khanjin expressed confidence in her positive collaboration with Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall and city council members.
“We have achieved a lot together, from senior program funding to securing $18.5 million for new housing infrastructure,” she said. “Stay tuned for more to come.”
