While an amazing destination, Downtown Peterborough is at a crossroads, facing issues that require pragmatic, balanced solutions. Challenges such as affordable housing, public safety, support for small businesses, and infrastructure renewal are pressing concerns that impact residents, workers, and visitors alike. While the current Conservative MP and a potential Liberal candidate may offer partisan approaches, a Centrist candidate is uniquely positioned to provide evidence-based, community-first solutions.

Housing Affordability

Downtown Peterborough has seen housing prices soar, pushing many residents out of the area. Conservatives often focus on deregulation, while Liberals emphasize federal housing strategies that can take years to deliver results. A Centrist candidate would focus on practical, immediate solutions—such as incentivizing local housing developments, streamlining permits for affordable housing, and collaborating with all levels of government to address this crisis.

Public Safety

Concerns about safety, particularly homelessness and substance use, continue to grow downtown. A Centrist approach balances compassion and accountability. While Conservatives tend to focus on enforcement and Liberals on funding social programs, a Centrist MP would advocate for integrated solutions: supporting harm reduction services, expanding mental health resources, and partnering with law enforcement to ensure safety for all.

Small Business Support

Small businesses are the heart of downtown Peterborough, but many are struggling with high rents, labor shortages, and post-pandemic recovery. The Conservative focus on tax cuts and deregulation often overlooks tailored support for local entrepreneurs, while the Liberal emphasis on grants can be bogged down in bureaucracy. A Centrist MP would focus on accessible, immediate aid, such as tax incentives for local businesses, streamlined funding opportunities, and infrastructure improvements to attract more visitors downtown.

Infrastructure and Transit

Downtown Peterborough needs sustainable infrastructure investments to support growth. While Conservatives may prioritize private-sector solutions and Liberals champion large-scale federal funding, a Centrist approach would emphasize pragmatic, community-specific projects. This includes improving public transit, maintaining public spaces, and modernizing infrastructure in a way that aligns with local needs and budgets.

Why Centrist Leadership?

A Centrist MP isn’t tied to partisan agendas. Instead, they focus on listening to residents, collaborating across party lines, and delivering practical, evidence-based solutions. Peterborough needs leadership that prioritizes outcomes over ideology—a Centrist MP can provide exactly that.

If you’re ready to see real change in downtown Peterborough, consider supporting the Centrist Party. Join us, subscribe to our newsletter, or help us find a candidate for the 2025 election. Together, we can create a downtown that thrives.

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