"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?’

"I hope I can count on your support on October 10."

Dave Battaino grew up in Sudbury, he has lived there for years with his wife Kate and they are proud to have raised their children there.

A committed member of his community, Dave is the Executive Director of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Sudbury. Trained as a counselor, Dave has made a career delivering services to children and youth. Dave has worked for Network North and YMCA Youth Employment Services. He was instrumental in opening a successful youth residence and was named Sault Ste Marie’s Humanitarian of the Year.

Dave has also worked as a consultant for Corrections Canada on youth and employment issues and as an Employment Counselor for Services Canada retraining miners and forestry workers. He’s also an Instructor at Cambrian College where he teaches Native Community Care Counseling.

As a result of his training and professional activities Dave is committed to standing up for a fair deal for youth and the unemployed. He is deeply concerned about the lack of employment opportunities for youth in the North and about the jobs crisis affecting the manufacturing and resource sectors. Unlike the McGuinty Liberals who have failed the community, he will offer real representation for Sudbury.

Dave is committed to standing up for a fair deal for Sudbury’s working families and is looking forward to representing his community at Queen’s Park.