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Kusmiercyzk, a Windsor city councillor, was the only Liberal candidate who got to speak for a few minutes as he introduced Trudeau Monday morning. He talked about recent commitment by the federal Liberals to help the city with $80 million in anti-flood projects.

“The $30 million for flood mitigation and a commitment to tackle climate change and its impacts are welcomed by the thousands of residents in Windsor and Tecumseh that were devastated by the floods in 2016 and 2017,” he said.

When asked about Trudeau’s second visit to Windsor this campaign, Kusmiercyzk said he “cares deeply about this community” and Pupatello said she was delighted.

“I want our residents in Windsor to finally get a taste of what it’s like to have access in government,” she said.

Photo by Dan Janisse / Windsor Star

Photo by Dan Janisse / Windsor Star

Heading east from Windsor, Trudeau made a whistle-stop in Tilbury o support the campaign of Chatham-Kent-Leamington Liberal candidate Katie Omstead, who is running for the second time.

Omstead, who publicly stated her disappointment when images appeared of Trudeau in blackface, said Monday she’s always had “a very open, honest relationship with him,” when asked if this gained her more respect with Trudeau.

“He listens to the concerns about this community, he takes action, he appreciates people that speak their mind and that are able to make sure communities are put first and that issues matter,” she said.

“I highly respect the fact that he always reaches out to check in and that he’s willing to listen and that he’s willing to have conversations about these types of important things,” she added.

Omstead was pleased Trudeau brought his wife and children to the riding “to show support for our whole region and to show that we are in this race and we are going to win it on Oct. 21.

“We’re going to have a seat at the table in Ottawa,” she added.

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With files from Elwood Shreve, Chatham Daily News