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VIC DHILLON- MMP, BRAMPTON WEST-MISSISSAUGA, Ontario- Re-elected, Oct. 10, 2007

 

Brampton, Oct 11, 2007
Gary Singh

Vic Dhillon was re-elected to the Ontario Legislature in Oct.10, 2007. Voting result was:
Dhillon, Vic 46.2% 20730
Beckles, Mark 33.7% 15111
Bobb, Garth 10.9% 4893
Goel, Sanjeev 7.7% 3472
Madden, Norah 1.1% 487
Fiji, Gurdial Singh 0.4% 192

Brampton West incumbent Vic Dhillon, in his last night speach told his supportes in a Brampton restaurant for the post-election celebration:

  • I remained committed to publicly funded services
  • People are ready for a better education system and publicly funded health care system and credited the Liberal party's position on both issues with securing him a second term in office
  • I think people were happy with the progress we've made and want us to continue that progress.

Dhillon's campaign manager Chris Yaccato said:

  • As an MPP he was available to the community at all times. ... He runs himself ragged and people see that dedication so they support him.
  • Vic is not only a person who helps everyone, but he's a friend to the community

Most important question in this election was the fate of Peel Memorial Hospital: Will it close for good or will it reopen? Dhillon in a recent interview said, "Peel Memorial won't disappear as a functioning hospital."

The premier and health minister promises that the hospital would temporarily close for renovations after the new Brampton Civic Hospital opens Oct. 28.