Over 1,500 residents packed the grounds of the Stroud Arena over the weekend for the largest-ever edition of MPP Andrea Khanjin’s and MP John Brassard annual Community BBQ.
Co-hosted by MP John Brassard, the event marked its eighth year with an afternoon of food, music, and family-friendly activities designed to bring neighbours together and connect constituents with their provincial and federal representatives.
“Our teams work very hard to create the atmosphere of a true community event,” Khanjin said. “It’s a chance to enjoy the summer with live music, delicious BBQ, and conversations with your elected officials,all while celebrating what makes Barrie-Innisfil feel like home.”
The BBQ has become a fixture on the summer calendar, drawing support from local organizations such as the RVH Foundation, South Simcoe Police, Innisfil Firefighters, Kool FM, and the Canadian Musicians Co-operative. This year also saw new participants like the Innisfil Volunteer Firefighters join the festivities.
Khanjin expressed gratitude to the volunteers who spent months preparing for the event. “It takes a dedicated team of hardworking individuals to make something like this happen. I can’t thank them enough.”
In addition to connecting with constituents, Khanjin used the opportunity to reiterate the provincial government’s ongoing focus on economic growth and regulatory reform.
She affirmed the Ford government’s commitment to “protecting what matters most to the people of Ontario” by reducing red tape and creating space for economic growth.
Constituents were encouraged to share their own ideas for regulatory improvement by reaching out to Khanjin’s office.
Khanjin hopes to see even more new faces at next year’s event.
“Bring a neighbour or a friend, especially someone new to our community,” she said. “Let’s continue to grow this tradition together.”
