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CTV News
29-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
‘Grateful for every moment': Kusmierczyk reflects on time as MP
A close federal race in Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore has officially come to an end and the former Liberal MP is now reflecting on his time in office and what comes next. Irek Kusmierczyk spoke to CTV News Thursday about his narrow defeat in the newly formed riding of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore. He lost his seat to Conservative Kathy Borrelli in the April 28 federal election, a result confirmed after a judicial recount. 'Grateful for every moment, the opportunity to serve this incredible community. I'm really proud of the work that we've done, what we've delivered and also proud of the team that we've built here that was just so committed to this. (They) poured their heart and soul into this community,' said Kusmierczyk. On election night, Borrelli led by 233 votes. That margin dropped to just 77 after validation, leading Kusmierczyk to request a recount. In the end, Borrelli was declared the winner by only four votes. Though his next steps remain uncertain, Kusmierczyk says his heart and his work remain in Windsor-Essex.
Toronto Star
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Conservatives hold onto Windsor riding by four votes after recount
OTTAWA - Conservative Kathy Borrelli has won the Ontario riding of Windsor—Tecumseh—Lake Shore after a judicial recount confirmed her victory today by just four votes. The Liberals called for a judicial recount, after the initial validated results following the election on April 28 saw incumbent Liberal Irek Kusmierczyk lose by 77 votes. The recount began on Tuesday and the final results were announced this morning. This result does not change the House of Commons seat count, but later on Friday the Liberals lost a Newfoundland and Labrador recount that reduced their seat count to 169. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The riding Terra Nova—The Peninsulas flipped to the Conservatives, with Jonathan Rowe being declared the victor by 12 votes. The recount was ordered after the original vote validation gave the Liberals a 12 vote lead. The Conservatives now have 144 seats, the Bloc Québécois 22, the NDP has seven and the Green Party has one. MPs return to Ottawa on Monday, and the first order of business will be electing a speaker. King Charles is scheduled to give the speech from the throne on Tuesday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025. Politics Headlines Newsletter Get the latest news and unmatched insights in your inbox every evening Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from the Star. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Politics Headlines Newsletter You're signed up! You'll start getting Politics Headlines in your inbox soon. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.
National Post
23-05-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Conservative Borrelli holds onto Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore by 4 votes
A judicial recount in the southern Ontario riding of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore confirmed late Thursday evening that the Conservative candidate clung to the seat by a handful of votes — nearly one month after the April 28 federal election. Article content Article content The three-day recount narrowed the margin from 77 votes to just four, securing Conservative Kathy Borrelli a razor-thin victory over Liberal candidate Irek Kusmierczyk, who had held the federal seat since 2019. Article content Article content 'After a thorough review, I am humbled to confirm the result has reaffirmed the outcome of election night,' Conservative Kathy Borrelli said in an emailed statement around 2:30 a.m. Friday. Article content Article content The judicial review began Tuesday morning at a Tecumseh office space in Green Valley Plaza, where 25 tables staffed by teams of four — including two Elections Canada appointees and one representative from each campaign — meticulously combed through every ballot box, including all rejected ballots. Article content Article content Article content Over three days, the recount teams reviewed more than 70,000 votes from 23 advance, 252 ordinary, and five mobile polls. Article content Article content The judicial recount confirmed that Borrelli received 32,090 votes to Kusmierczyk's 32,086 — 45.8 per cent and 45.7 per cent of the total ballots cast, respectively. Article content 'It is with great excitement and deep respect that I prepare to be sworn in as your next Member of Parliament,' said Borrelli. Article content Article content The recount was ordered May 9 by Justice Macfarlane after Kusmierczyk applied to the court, flagging multiple tabulation errors and a high number of rejected ballots.
Global News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Conservatives win southern Ontario riding recount — by 4 votes
Conservative Kathy Borrelli has won the Ontario riding of Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore after a judicial recount confirmed her victory today by just four votes. The Liberals called for a judicial recount, after the initial validated results following the election on April 28 saw incumbent Liberal Irek Kusmierczyk lose by 77 votes. The recount began on Tuesday and the final results were announced this morning. 0:37 Elections Canada investigates mail-in ballot miscount in Quebec's Terrebonne This result does not change the House of Commons seat count, leaving the Liberals with 170 seats, just two shy of the number needed for a majority government. Story continues below advertisement The Conservatives have 143 seats, the Bloc Québécois 22, the NDP has seven and the Green Party has one. The results of the rural Newfoundland and Labrador riding Terra Nova—The Peninsulas are also expected today, where the Liberals were ahead by just 12 votes after the count on election day.
Toronto Sun
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Conservative Borrelli holds onto Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore by four votes
Elections Canada staff and Liberal and Conservative scrutineers are shown at the returning office in Tecumseh on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 where a ballot recount is underway for the federal riding of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore. Photo by Dan Janisse / Windsor Star A judicial recount in the southern Ontario riding of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore confirmed late Thursday evening that the Conservative candidate clung to the seat by a handful of votes — nearly one month after the April 28 federal election. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The three-day recount narrowed the margin from 77 votes to just four, securing Conservative Kathy Borrelli a razor-thin victory over Liberal candidate Irek Kusmierczyk, who had held the federal seat since 2019. ' After a thorough review, I am humbled to confirm the result has reaffirmed the outcome of election night, ' Conservative Kathy Borrelli said in an emailed statement around 2:30 a.m. Friday. 'I am grateful that the recount process has now come to a definitive close. 'I want to thank Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk for his years of service to our community. I look forward to working with his constituency office to ensure a smooth transition, as we focus on serving the people of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore.' The Star has not yet heard back from Kusmierczyk. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The judicial review began Tuesday morning at a Tecumseh office space in Green Valley Plaza, where 25 tables staffed by teams of four — including two Elections Canada appointees and one representative from each campaign — meticulously combed through every ballot box, including all rejected ballots. Elections Canada staff and Liberal and Conservative scrutineers are shown at the returning office in Tecumseh on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 where a ballot recount was underway for the federal riding of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore. Photo by Dan Janisse / Windsor Star Over three days, the recount teams reviewed more than 70,000 votes from 23 advance, 252 ordinary, and five mobile polls. The judicial recount confirmed that Borrelli received 32,090 votes to Kusmierczyk's 32,086 — 45.8 per cent and 45.7 per cent of the total ballots cast, respectively. 'It is with great excitement and deep respect that I prepare to be sworn in as your next Member of Parliament,' said Borrelli. 'I am ready to get to work—on behalf of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore, for our region, and for our country.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The review took place under the oversight of Justice Ross J. Macfarlane of the Superior Court. Ontario Superior Court Justice Ross Macfarlane is shown at the Elections Canada returning office in Tecumseh on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 where a ballot recount was underway for the federal riding of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore. Photo by Dan Janisse / Windsor Star The recount was ordered May 9 by Justice Macfarlane after Kusmierczyk applied to the court, flagging multiple tabulation errors and a high number of rejected ballots. The Liberal campaign presented information acquired through an affidavit showing rejected ballots that they argued should have been accepted. More than 500 of the roughly 70,000 votes cast in Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore were rejected. Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore is one of four ridings nationwide where recounts have taken place since the federal election, which secured Mark Carney's Liberals a minority government. However, the local recount was the only federal riding where a review was not automatically triggered by Elections Canada rules that require the number of votes separating the winner and runner-up equal less than 0.1 per cent of total ballots cast. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. An Elections Canada staff member carries out a box of ballots at the returning office in Tecumseh on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, during a recount for the federal riding of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore. Photo by Dan Janisse / Windsor Star A standard validation process carried out in the days after Borrelli secured her election night victory chipped away at her initial 233-vote lead over Kusmierczyk, whittling it down to 77 — a mere seven votes shy of an automatic recount. Judicial recounts underway in several ridings underscore just how crucial every vote can be. For the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne, for instance, one single vote made a difference. The validation process initially declared a win for the Bloc Québécois, even though the Liberal candidate was projected to win the seat in the historically Bloc stronghold. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. An automatic recount reversed the election night result once more, confirming a Liberal victory over the Bloc by a single vote. The flip brought the Liberal party to 170 seats in the House of Commons — two short of the 172 needed to form a majority. In the Milton East-Halton Hills South riding in Ontario, a judicial recount confirmed a Liberal victory over the Conservative candidate by a margin of 21 votes. Meanwhile, in Newfoundland's Terra Nova-The Peninsulas riding, a judicial recount that began on May 12 is still underway. The initial results showed the Liberal candidate leading with just 12 votes, triggering an automatic recount. More to come. Elections Canada staff are shown at the returning office in Tecumseh on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, amid a recount for Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore. Photo by Dan Janisse / Windsor Star mmazak@ Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls
