Federal Election Candidate Re- Nomination

Thanks so much to the 150 supporters from all over Courtenay-Alberni who gathered in traditional NDP back-yard style on Sunday in Qualicum Beach to enjoy Silver Meadows corn on the cob, groove to the music of the legendary Phil Dwyer and his trio and nominate me as their candidate in the next federal election.

I was tuly honoured by their confidence in my work and gratefully accepted. It meant so much to have our leader Jagmeet Singh in attendance along with the Honourable Josie Osborne, CVRD Director Daniel Arbour, Parksville Councillor Mary Beil, Comox School Trustee Michelle Waite and BC NDP candidate for Ladysmith-Oceanside, Stephanie Higgenson. The proceedings were chaired by former MP Catherine Bell and my nomination was moved by Qualicum Beach early childhood development advocate, the unstoppable Eva Hilborn.

I told the media, “There is nowhere else in the country like our community, and I’m going to continue the fight to make life easier and more affordable for people here at home. "For years, we’ve seen what happens when it’s left up to the Liberals and Conservatives: CEOs are put first, while regular people pay the cost. "Whether changing the rules in Ottawa to make life more affordable for you or taking on rich CEOs who are driving up the costs of groceries and housing, New Democrats are fighting to tip the scales in your favour.”

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