OTTAWA — Voters in four federal ridings will go to the polls next month.
“I’ve climbed all my mountains and I’m very happy with that and I want to spend my time with my family,” he said at the time.
Dave MacKenzie, Conservative MP for the southwestern Ontario riding of Oxford, stepped down in January.Portage-Lisgar will see one of the more high-profile battles, as Conservative nominee Branden Leslie, who was raised on his family’sLeslie, a former campaign manager for Bergen, has recently worked for the Grain Growers of Canada, advocating for farmers.
He will face off against People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier. The outspoken Bernier failed to win a seat in the Quebec riding of Beauce in the last two general elections and in Toronto in a 2020 byelection.Article contentgovernment, serving as minister in the industry and foreign affairsDuring the 2021 election campaign he attracted the support of disgruntled Conservatives, right-wing ideologues and people who opposed COVID-19 vaccinations and lockdowns.
Andrew Carrier, vice-president of the Manitoba Metis Federation for Winnipeg, is the Liberal candidate in the riding, while activist and volunteer Ken Friesen, who works in the information technology field, is running for the NDP.Eligible voters can cast a ballot at their local Elections Canada office anytime through June 13. They can also apply by that date to vote by special ballot, which can be returned by mail or in person.
Alberta Conservative MP Bob Benzen resigned his seat in the riding of Calgary Heritage at the end of last year. A byelection must be called there by July 2 to select a new member.Share this article in your social network
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