Andrea Grebenc
for Burlington’s
Ontario Liberal Party Nomination
Vote December 15 at 1:30 pm at Central Arena!
Driven Proven Trusted - Delivering More for You
Get Andrea On The Provincial Ballot for the Ontario Liberal Party:
“I’ve proudly voted for Andrea three times and won’t hesitate to support her again as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate. She was an outstanding trustee and school board chair standing up for our community”
For Ontario's Future
Strategic Advantage for the Ontario Liberal Party
Andrea’s recognition, electability, & cross-party reputation position the Ontario Liberal Party for success in Burlington’s next provincial election.
Experienced & Recognized:
Successfully elected in 2014 and 2018 in municipal votes, and appeared on the 2022 ballot garnering over 20,000 votes in her run for Regional Chair, showing significant community confidence.
Trusted Community Leader:
Served 8 years as a school board trustee, building deep connections throughout Burlington and across party lines.
Vocal Advocate:
Represented the Halton District School Board with strength, speaking to media, ministers, education workers, and elected officials on key issues as School Board Chair for 4 years.
Community-Focused:
Actively supported Burlington through committee work, task forces, and COVID initiatives.
Engaged Liberal:
Attended recent OLP AGMs and volunteered/canvassed for other candidates in many elections.
Andrea Grebenc (Quick Highlights):
- Burlington resident 40+ years
- Elected twice (2014 and 2018) in Burlington municipal elections as Halton District School Board Trustee
- Led the $850M (operational budget) Halton District School Board as Chair for 4 challenging years (2018-2021)
- Earned the trust and support of 20,000 voters in the 2022 municipal election for Regional Chair
- Recognized as a Burlington community supporter:
- Honoured as a Community Champion by SB Partners Chartered Accountants (2024)
- Currently serves on Burlington’s Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee (ITAC) and Appleby Line Street Festival organizing committee
- Initiated and ran (80+ member group) Masks for COVID Burlington to support local Long Term Care facilities’ staff and resident safety in May 2020
- Served on the Mayor’s COVID Taskforce
- Instructed at McMaster University for 20+ years in the Web Design and Development program
- Entrepreneur and business owner 20+ years
- Parent of 2 recent graduates and 1 student still in the public education system
- Hons B. Sc. (Wilfrid Laurier University)
Adult Education cert. (Conestoga College) - Activist
- Strong media relations
- Excellent public speaker and debater
- Successful campaigner:
- Candidate and Campaign Manager:
- Regional Chair 2022 (20K votes)
- HDSB Trustee 2018 (win)
- HDSB Trustee 2014 (win)
- Candidate and Campaign Manager:
5 Highlighted Platform Priorities
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Form a team of government, non-profit, and planning experts to make affordable housing a reality in Burlington.
HEALTHCARE
End hallway healthcare, maintain public funding, and secure additional funding for Joseph Brant Hospital. Ensure residents get proper treatment spaces, essential local care, and reduced wait times.
TRANSPORTATION
Consult with residents and invest in a comprehensive plan to reduce Burlington’s crippling traffic congestion and excessive commute times.
EDUCATION
Secure fair funding for Burlington’s publicly funded schools. Demand transparent accounting of property and provincial contributions. Ensure all students have the resources and support they need.
HOMELESSNESS
Use proven housing strategies and mental health supports to end homelessness in Burlington and ensure everyone has shelter.
Andrea on the Debate Stage
Dynamite Comes in Small Packages:
Strong Leadership
- Andrea was elected Chair of the HDSB from Dec 2017 to Dec 2021. Andrea was entrusted to lead, speak and advocate on behalf of the Board.
- Andrea has partnered and built relationships with local, provincial and federal leaders.
- When difficult decisions need to be made, she analyzes the issues from several angles and is never afraid to ask uncomfortable questions; always keeping the organizational goals in mind.
Bold Advocacy
When issues arise, public education needs a voice. As Chair of the Halton District School Board, Andrea advocated to the Minister of Education, the Premier, MPPs and other elected officials through letters, phone calls and one-on-one conversations to shed light on their decisions’ potential or realized consequences. She often spoke with the media to inform the public of potential outcomes and encourage engagement when necessary.
Fiscally Responsible
Annually, as a trustee for the Halton District School Board, Andrea considered and approved operational and capital budgets. For the 2022-2023 school year, the combined operational and capital budget is $1 Billion.
Budgets are tight and tough decisions must be made.
Governance of Large Organization
The Halton District School Board serves 66,000 students in over 100 facilities with 10,000 staff with an operational budget of $850 million.
As Trustee and Chair, Andrea provided strategic vision through the development of two multi-year strategic plans and sound policy leadership.
Great Constituent Relations
Parents came to Andrea seeking solutions for their children’s needs for the eight years.
“My cell phone number was clearly provided on the school board website and I have welcomed each call and email. I look forward to continuing to help the people of Burlington in the role of MPP.” Andrea
Your Voice Will Be Heard
Burlington is one of the best places to live in the country. Its residents expect excellent public education, public healthcare, affordable housing, and a strong voice representing them at Queen’s Park. Since 2018, constituents looking for help in these and other areas have been sorely disappointed with the lack of transparency and accountability and shocked by the tinge of corruption, the lies, the flagrant denial of human rights by the use of the Nothwithstanding clause, and obsene fiscal mismanagement of hard-earned taxpayer dollars.
“My reputation is an open book. As an elected official, I will be your voice.” Andrea
Burlington's Provincial Voting Record 2007-2022
Burlington is progressive!
In every provincial election since 2007, over 50% of Burlington voters have chosen progressive parties. However, the PCs have won four out of the last five elections due to vote-splitting among progressive voters.
In the 2022 election, the NDP had a strong advantage with an incumbent candidate, while the PCs and Liberals ran unknowns. Despite this, the NDP’s vote share fell by over 10 percentage points.
It’s time to unite the progressive vote—supporting public education, healthcare, long-term care, affordable housing, and responsible fiscal management—behind a strong, trusted candidate with a proven record of integrity, accountability, and transparency in office.
Join The Ontario Liberal Party to get Andrea Grebenc on the ballot!
2007-2022 Election Data (Chart)
Data sourced from: https://results.elections.on.ca/en/graphics-charts
Values:
Accountability, Transparency, Integrity, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement
Media Expertise
Andréa is a trusted voice in the media, frequently sought by journalists for her clear, honest, and informed perspectives on education issues impacting the province. Her reputation for integrity and straight talk has made her a go-to source for interviews across local and provincial platforms.
Radio/Podcast/TV Interviews
- CHCH Evening News (Ryerson PS to Makwendam PS name change Nov 18 show – Part 1 15:25 min mark) November 18, 2021
- CBC Metro Morning (With six weeks to go, school boards unsure of what to prepare for) (media unavailable) July 28, 2021
- YourTVHalton (Renaming of Ryerson Public School) June 18, 2021
- CBC Metro Morning (HDSB and TCDSB Chairs discuss Ford Letter -media segment unavailable) – May 28, 2021
- Cogeco Newscast May 13 & 14, 2021 – Pre-post HDSB town hall on Ministry plan surrounding student remote learning
- In Conversation with Stephen Hurley (podcast interview) (School Funding in Ontario) Fall 2019
- 905er (podcast interview) (“They Don’t Know How The System Works” – Andrea Grebenc and Patrick Murphy Speak Frankly About Provincial Education Mistakes) – April 13, 2021
- CBC Metro Morning (School during the pandemic)(media unavailable) -February 8, 2021
- CBC Metro Morning (Class sizes) (media unavailable)-February 10, 2020
- 905er (podcast interview) (Pandemic Planning for Schools Part 2 – The Trustees’ Perspective) August 19.2020
- Global News TV (Halton public school board asking Ontario to drop ‘hybrid’ model due to lack of child care) July 21, 2020
- Global News Radio (Back to School (starts at 19:00 min) August 24, 2020
Quoted/Interviewed
- The Burlington Post (Halton District School Board trustees want your ideas about the future of public education) April 22, 2022
- TheIFP.ca (Halton District School Board hears some students ‘scared’ amid masking worries in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills schools) April 7, 2022
- Inside Halton (If you’re sick, stay home: Halton District School Board implements new presumptive testing for staff and students) January 6, 2022
- Inside Halton (Student and staff mental health among topics of discussion at meeting of the Halton District School Board) November 11, 2021
- Inside Halton (Halton District School Board trustees urge return to traditional high school semesters in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills) October 13, 2021
- Burlington Post (Halton District School Board wants COVID-19 on ‘designated disease’ list. Here’s what that means for Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills students) October 10, 2021
- Toronto Star (Halton District School Board wants clarity from Halton Region motion to combat racism in schools) June 22, 2021
- CHCH News (Ryerson Public School in Burlington to be renamed) June 18, 2021
- Toronto Star (Stephen Lecce said COVID-19 wasn’t spreading in schools. Internal documents show Ontario’s education ministry did not know if this was true) June 1, 2021
- Inside Halton (‘So frustrating’: Halton District School Board trustees say Ontario online learning plan a step closer to privatization) May 17, 2021
- Inside Halton (‘Stop right now’: Halton District School Board trustees raise alarm about Ontario online learning plan) May 6, 2021
- Inside Halton (New Milton high school named for Canada’s first female engineer) April 10, 2021
- Globe and Mail (Ontario school boards scrambling to bring in asymptomatic COVID-19 testing) February 19, 2021
- Toronto Star/Inside Halton (Will March break be cancelled? More uncertainty looms for families as schools reopen) Feb 7, 2021
- CBC (Unknowns loom as educators left with questions about Ontario’s school reopening plans) February 2, 2021
- Globe and Mail (What will it take for Ontario to reopen schools in COVID-19 hot zones?) January 26, 2021
- Toronto Star (Internal government documents show how Ontario ‘watered down’ its strategies to keep COVID-19 out of classrooms) January 21, 2021
- Inside Halton (“Unhealthy state of flux”: Halton public board chair calls on province to balance school closures with stability in learning) January 12, 2021
- Burlington Post (‘Roller-coaster ride’: Halton District School Board says more certainty better for students, families and teachers when it comes to closing schools) January 8, 2021
- Toronto Star (In-person school with more ‘rigorous’ COVID-19 testing is best for children, updated Sick Kids report says) January 21, 2021
- Burlington Post (‘Absolutely time that this was addressed’: Halton District School Board develops human rights equity action plan) Dec 8, 2020
- Inside Halton (‘Wild ride’: Halton District School Board chair recounts turmoil of past 9 months in Oakville and Burlington, as well as Milton and Halton Hills) December 5, 2020
- Burlington Post (Halton District School Board director of education announces his retirement) November 21, 2020
- Toronto Star (‘We’re playing pandemic roulette with our children.’ After all the province’s promises, parents shocked to see some class sizes are bigger than ever) – September 17, 2020
- Toronto Star (150 Toronto schools were over-capacity before the COVID-19 shutdown. Now some are scrambling to find space for students heading back to school) September 2, 2020
- Globe & Mail (Trudeau set to announce $2-billion for reopening of schools) August 25, 2020
- Inside Halton/Toronto Star (Halton trustees urge province to end ‘highly confusing’ back-to-school plan) August 23, 2020
- Globe and Mail (Ontario lets school boards stagger first two weeks of new year as talks continue) August 18, 2020
- Burlington Post (‘Shock and disappointment’: Teachers’ unions in Halton blast Ontario return to school plan) July 30, 2020
- National Post (Ontario NDP calls on government to boost funding for school reopenings) July 24, 2020
- CBC (Ontario’s education minister to announce school reopening plan next week) July 23, 2020
- Globe & Mail (Plan for reopening Ontario’s schools in September to be announced next week) July 23, 2020
- National Post(School reopening plan coming next week, Lecce says, as critics urge more funding) July 23, 2020
- Global News (article) (Ontario school reopening plan, more resources coming next week: education minister) July 23, 2020
- Toronto Star (Halton school board rejects ‘hybrid’ model for classes this fall)-July 20, 2020
- Burlington Post (Halton District School Board chair warns hybrid education model could cause ‘chaotic explosion’ of coronavirus in schools) July 20, 2020
- Burlington Gazette (School board chair Andrea Grebenc puts forward a barn burner of a motion) – July 17, 2020
- Burlington Post (‘Anxious to get back’: What Halton District School Board back-to-school plans could look like come September) June 25, 2020
- Inside Halton (Threats to public education will be challenged says Halton District School Board chair) December 10, 2019
- Burlington Post (Halton District School Board trustees push for quicker COVID-19 testing as school screening protocols change) September 19, 2020
- Burlington Post (Challenges of last year will be ‘exacerbated’ as Halton District School Board develops its new budget) February 6, 2020
- Burlington Post (Parent taxis, congestion and climate change: Burlington looks to free student transit) December 29, 2019
- Burlington Gazette (Public school board trustees looking for input from parents on class size changes proposed by province) April 26, 2019
- Toronto Star (Interviewed) (Ontario teens worry post-secondary plans may be in ‘jeopardy’ amid high school cuts) September 4, 2019
- Burlington Post (‘More positions will be lost’: Halton District School Board passes deficit budget in wake of Doug Ford funding changes) June 24, 2019
- Burlington Post (Halton parents voice their concerns over proposed education cuts) June 15 2019
- inHalton (Halton District School Board Trustees Standing Up for Education) May 9, 2019
- Burlington Gazette (Public school board trustees looking for input from parents on class size changes proposed by province) April 26, 2019
- Inside Halton (Halton school board raises concerns over Ford government’s proposed changes to education system) April 23, 2019
- inHalton (Halton Public School Board Warns That Classes May Become Overcrowded Due To Ford) April 11, 2019
- Toronto.com (Halton District School Board welcomes postponement of autism program changes) March 26, 2019
- Inside Halton (HDSB trustees “gravely concerned” about changes to Ontario Autism Program) March 6, 2019
- Globe & Mail (After autism program overhauls, Ontario school boards ask province how they’ll manage without more support) February 27, 2019
- Insitehalton (Openings delayed for 2 new Halton District School Board schools) December 19, 2018
- Burlington Post (HDSB chair and vice-chair acclaimed) December 10, 2018
- Inside Halton (Halton school boards take a hit with approval of new bylaw) July 3, 2018
- Burlington Post (Halton school boards out $1 million after province delays bylaw approval) June 28, 2018
- Inside Halton (Halton school boards blocked from renewing Education Development Charges bylaw) June 21, 2018
- Inside Halton(HDSB is the lowest funded Ontario English public board — and trustees are asking for help) June 18, 2018
- Inside Halton (Halton public school board trustees elect new chair, vice-chair) December 12, 2017