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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 01/10/2026

Today I am ending my campaign. I am grateful to everyone who shared our belief that Ontario Can Still Win. This is just the end of the beginning. I am also proud to endorse Lee Fairclough for Ontario Liberal leader and Premier of Ontario.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 29/09/2026

The addiction and homelessness that is happening in this province is a complete disgrace. We need to focus on building capacity in our system – so that when someone wants help, it's actually available for them.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 29/09/2026

My competitors will say things that sound nice but say nothing. I am the only candidate that has put forward an actual plan.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 29/09/2026

Ontario has some of the longest permitting timelines in the world. The Ontario Line is costing 5 times what it would in other places.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 29/09/2026

There's no one who wanted to spread cheeks more for Donald Trump than Doug Ford.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 29/09/2026

We cannot have more leaders who serve word salad and a side of sloppy short-term thinking. Our next leader needs to take risks and offer a better vision for the future of Ontario if we're going to win.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 25/09/2026

It's time to end Ontario's era of "Tall and Sprawl". Our archaic building code rules have resulted in housing that is uglier, more expensive, and with fewer units that make sense for families. By changing the rules, we can build communities more beautifully and affordably.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 24/09/2026

When it comes to housing, we have to do the big things.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 23/09/2026

How do you create resiliency in a smaller economy? Build things that the world needs and cannot easily get elsewhere.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 21/09/2026

This week! See you on campus, in and around the GTA, or in Guelph! luma.com/ericforolp

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 16/09/2026

Yesterday, I was asked by the Star for comments on privatizing airports, including Pearson. Please find my statement in the captured text. In sum: based on what I’ve seen, I do not support privatization of existing public assets, even as I support more private investment in new infrastructure.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 15/09/2026

Ontario should be the best place in the world to be a student and build a future. That means forgiving OSAP for graduates who stay, building more student housing to bring down rent, and growing a stronger economy with real opportunity for young people.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 14/09/2026

See you in Windsor, Sudbury, or on campus this week luma.com/ericforolp

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 09/09/2026

Northern Ontario has immense promise. But too many communities still ride the boom and bust of commodities. To develop a stronger North: - Move provincial jobs north - Invest in healthcare - Build better roads and rail - Make it easier for people to stay and build a life

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 08/09/2026

I'm back on the road this week! I'll be up north in Kenora and Thunder Bay this week, and at a First Nation reserve in eastern Ontario this weekend. Hope to see you there luma.com/ericforolp

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 03/09/2026

You don’t have to sit on the sidelines and hope I win the Ontario Liberal Leadership. If you’re 14+ and live in Ontario, you can help make it happen. I’m the only option offering an ambitious future for Ontario, and the only one who can break Doug Ford’s coalition. Sign up at ericforolp.ca/join

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 02/09/2026

5 DAYS LEFT If you live in Ontario and are 14+ years old, you can help pick the next Ontario Liberal leader. Last election, the average riding had ~150 people vote in it. Every vote makes a big difference when so few people participate. Sign up today: action.ontarioliberal.ca/f/eric

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 31/08/2026

There's 👉 1 WEEK LEFT 👈 to sign up to vote for the next Ontario Liberal leader. 🫵 You can vote for the next leader. All Ontario residents 14 years and older are eligible. You don't have to be a citizen to vote. Sign up for free here action.ontarioliberal.ca/f/eric

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 26/08/2026

I spoke with Neue Zürcher Zeitung, the Swiss newspaper of record, about the mood in Ontario and Canada on trade with America. www.nzz.ch/internationa...

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 25/08/2026

Why is Doug Ford fighting with Toronto over bike lanes? The city has already invested heavily in cycling infrastructure, and Bike Share Toronto is at record-high ridership. His plan will cost taxpayers across the province millions and won’t do anything to improve congestion.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 24/08/2026

3) On Sunday evening, we had a packed room at the Jamaican Canadian Center, a joint event with York-Weston and Humber-Black Creek PLAs. We talked about education, jobs, and opportunity for newcomers in Ontario. Thank you to everyone who came out 🚀

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 24/08/2026

2) On Sunday afternoon, I met with the Diverse Minds Collective in Ajax. There, we talked about education, healthcare, and property taxes that are increasingly a burden. Fortunately, I have a plan for municipal tax reform that will take the pressure off!

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 24/08/2026

Had a great weekend doing events around the GTA, speaking with Liberals and Ontarians about what matters. A big focus on trade and the economy, and how to repair our systems for housing, infrastructure, education and healthcare. 1) Saturday BBQ with the Richmond Hill PLA.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 24/08/2026

Busy week around Ontario this week! I'll be at the @moreneighboursto.bsky.social event tomorrow, doing meet and greets in Toronto's Danforth and Collingwood, volunteering in support of @hamiltonheino.bsky.social upcoming by-election, and at a London social! Details and RSVP: luma.com/ericforolp

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 24/08/2026

2 weeks left to sign up to vote! Signing up lets you vote in November. Make the no regrets decision and sign up today. It takes less than 2 minutes and it's free. ericforolp.ca/join

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 21/08/2026

Our immigration system needs to be focused on high-potential newcomers who can build long-term lives here as citizens. More in my interview with The Hub. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R5f...

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 20/08/2026

Ontario has had two lost decades – we can't afford a third one

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 19/08/2026

We can't subsidize our way out of an affordability crisis. Joined The Hub on their latest podcast. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R5f...

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 18/08/2026

Grade inflation is out of control. A horrible spiral where standards slip –> grades go up –> university cutoffs go up –> teachers feel pressure to give higher marks. It's time to end this government's era of falling standards – let's reintroduce standardized testing.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 17/08/2026

Great to join in the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Debate in Kemptville this past weekend! Great to chat about healthcare, farming, and why I believe rural communities deserve better. everyriding.ericforolp.ca

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 17/08/2026

📣 YOU'VE GOT 3 WEEKS LEFT TO SIGN UP TO VOTE All Ontario residents 14 years and older are eligible to vote. Join today to vote for the next Ontario Liberal leader: ericforolp.ca/join

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 14/08/2026

A middle-class society is one where ordinary work creates a real path to ownership. A useful education should lead to a job that pays enough to buy a home and save. My latest for The Hub: thehub.ca/2026/08/11/o...

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 14/08/2026

The debates continue! This time specifically focused on agricultural and rural issues. And next week, I'll be in Ottawa for AMO's annual conference. Hope to see you there luma.com/ericforolp

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 13/08/2026

Great to join the other leadership candidates in Hamilton and support Heino as he runs for MPP of Hamilton East Stoney Creek! everyriding.ericforolp.ca

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 11/08/2026

How are we going to defeat the Conservatives? Well, if we want to win government again, we need to inspire, we need to grow our tent, and we need to operate with greater excellence.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 11/08/2026

Ontario has been one of the worst-performing economies in the developed world. Voters are looking to us for change, but they're not looking for a change back.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 07/08/2026

📣 The deadline to sign-up to vote for the next Ontario Liberal leader is 1 MONTH AWAY Any Ontario resident 14 years old+ is eligible. That includes non-citizens. Sign-up for free today at ericforolp.ca/join

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 06/08/2026

This is what this looks like for Canada: At the turn of the century, it was possible for someone earning normal wages to climb to the top quartile of wealth through ordinary saving, in less than 25 years. Two decades later, it’s not possible in an a career.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 05/08/2026

Ontario is facing a humanitarian crisis. People sleeping on sidewalks, open drug use, mental health crises happening in plain sight. And while this government finds billions for scandalous priorities and half-baked projects, communities are left begging for basic support.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 04/08/2026

This week, I'll be at Western for Summer Fling this weekend and at the first debate on Monday! Details and RSVP: luma.com/ericforolp

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 31/07/2026

I am proud to have written the inaugural opinion for The Canadian Perspective Initiative’s “Home for Everyone” campaign. Check it out here: canadareal.ca#opinion-lomb...

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 30/07/2026

Had a wonderful time visiting the Elgin-Middlesex-London PLA, chatting seniors support, homelessness, and rent control. I also had the chance to walk around downtown St. Thomas. I was not fully aware of your public art game, but I LOVE IT!

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 29/07/2026

As you get older in Ontario, it feels like you have two options: try to stay in your own home for as long as possible, or move into long-term care. What if there were more? I believe in empowering solutions like seniors co-housing, so that they can age with grace:

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 27/07/2026

This week I'll be in St Thomas on Wednesday and Waterloo on Thursday. Would love to see you there! luma.com/ericforolp

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 27/07/2026

Had an insightful weekend meeting the Newmarket-Aurora community and joining the Education Matters Summit in Parry Sound. One thing that's clear: parents and educators around the province are frustrated with our system, and all want better outcomes. everyriding.ericforolp.ca

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 24/07/2026

It was excellent to return to London to speak with Liberals about my vision for Ontario. We can own the future! everyriding.ericforolp.ca

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 23/07/2026

I had an in-depth interview with @sudburystar.bsky.social. In it, I outline my ambitious agenda for Ontario’s north. This includes transport, Ring of Fire, municipal governance, addictions and homelessness, and my belief in creating a liberal politics that can be successful through the 2030s.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 23/07/2026

I ended the day at Science North speaking with Sudbury Liberals about my journey into politics, the need to reindustrialize Ontario, and how we restore the promise of this province for the next generation. Ontario Can Still Win is a real vision for our politics, our economy, and the 2030s!

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 23/07/2026

Maison McCulloch is Ontario’s largest hospice, which cares for those with <3 months to live. Julie and Ashley showed me a beautiful facility providing end of life dignity. But after 6 years of frozen provincial operating funding, it has become reliant on private support. We have to change that.

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Eric Lombardi (EricForOLP.ca) @ericlombardi.ca · 23/07/2026

At ILSM, I spoke with those living with a disability. We need to raise ODSP supports, simplify access to programs, make accessibility part of building codes, and make public spaces easier to navigate. I also met Angela Grey, a hero who runs the centre almost entirely on private funding.

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