"It’s time working families got a fair deal. Dalton McGuinty’s record has been one broken promise after another. But he still found time to give himself a $40,000 pay raise. That’s someone who has lost touch with working families. We deserve better.

"I’m proud to stand with Howard Hampton – a leader who is upfront, honest, and principled. You know you can count on us to stand up for seniors, children, parents, and working people.

"This time, ask yourself ‘Which leader and party can I count on to fight for a fair deal for working families?’

Karin Wiens has been living in the Allenby neighbourhood in the riding of Eglinton-Lawrence since 2001. Born and raised in Niagara-on-the-Lake, she went on to study at the University of Western Ontario in London and completed a degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business in 1994. She has spent the last 13 years living in Toronto and working at IBM Canada in various executive roles.

Karin takes an active role in her community. Currently she serves on the board of Greenest City, a community-based non-profit organization concerned with environmental, human and social health. In the past she has served on the IBM Canadian Women’s Leadership Council, acted as Volunteer Director for Frontier Adventure Racing, organized events to promote theatre and arts organizations, and has led numerous fundraising initiatives.

Karin believes in a strong Ontario built on a growing economy, a healthy environment, effective public education and healthcare systems, fair wages for working families and prosperous cities.