With the upcoming provincial election only weeks away, Niagara’s local candidates have been busy canvassing the region for support.

A the end of last month, Ontario’s Premier and Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford called for a snap election to be held Feb. 27.

Since then, candidates around the province have been campaigning to earn a seat in parliament.

In Niagara, local candidates across parties have been sharing their platforms, door-knocking and taking to social media to try and earn their vote from the regions residents.

“The Ford conservatives have fumbled affordable groceries, healthcare, the Greenbelt twice and housing. The only team Doug Ford has ever scored for is Trump and his billionaire buddies,” NDP candidate for St. Catharines Jennie Stevens said in a recent video posted to social media.

Niagara Falls Liberal Party candidate Shafoli Kapur has said her plan is to strengthen healthcare and address housing affordability in the region.

Kapur said she will “improve access to doctors, reduce wait times and enhance local medical services,” if she is elected.

Her priority is also to support policies to make homeownership and renting more affordable for Niagara residents.

“This is our chance to do things differently,” Kapur said.

Meanwhile, Niagara’s PC candidates have joined forces to release their own joint video to residents.

Included in the social media campaign were PC candidates Sam Oosterhoff, running in Niagara West, Sal Sorrento, running in St. Catharines, Bill Steele, running in Niagara Centre and Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, running in Niagara Falls.

“Under the leadership of Ford, we know we have someone who is fighting for the residents of Ontario,” the candidates said.

“It’s now that Niagara needs to be the focus of all of these incredible opportunities as Canada’s number one tourist location.”

New Blue Party for St. Catharines Rob Atalick has also been campaigning for a seat as a Member of Provinvial Parliament for Ontario.

“If you’re happy with the way things are, then by all means keep voting the same way,” he said.

“If you want things to change then our behaviour has to change, our vote has to change.”

A full list of candidates will be available on Feb. 13. To learn more about information specific to your area visit elections.on.ca