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In this episode of Activists Make History, Peggy Nash sits down with Alexa Gilmour, Ontario NDP candidate for Parkdale–High Park, to learn about her journey as a first-time candidate in the 2025 Ontario election. Alexa shares what inspired her to run, the challenges of stepping into electoral politics, and the lessons she’s learned on the campaign trail.
From mobilizing grassroots initiatives to advocating for progressive policies, Alexa’s background as a faith leader and social justice advocate informs her team-driven campaign. Peggy and Alexa chat further on the realities of Canadian electoral campaigns such as door-knocking through snow storms, engaging voters with the issues that matter to them, and the importance of building movements beyond election cycles.
Tune into Activists Make History to learn how progressive campaigning can be the antidote for despair. This series has been made possible with the generous support of Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union.
