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There are five candidates so far announced for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding in the April 28 federal election.
The same five which ran in the 2021 election, for the same five parties.
Lisa Marie Barron (NDP), Tamara Kronis (Conservative Party), Paul Manly (Green Party) Michelle Corfield (Liberal Party), and Stephen Welton (People’s Party).
Incumbent Lisa Marie Barron was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Ladysmith in 2021. She served as the NDP Critic for Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, in addition to the Critic for Democratic Reform.
In the community she has called home for 30 years, Lisa Marie is known to be a voice for human rights, and a champion for affordability, ocean protection, and accessible, public health care. She is determined to continue advocating for policies and legislation that truly works for people and the planet.
Dr. Michelle Corfield is running for the Liberal Party of Canada. She owns and operates Corfield & Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in engagement, facilitation, strategic planning, and organizational development for First Nations and organizations working with them. Beyond her consultancy, Dr. Corfield operates Indigenous Natural Health, an organization focused on developing Indigenous-based wellness products.
Tamara Kronis is the Conservative Party candidate in Nanaimo—Ladysmith. Her campaign states she is running to put Canada first and deliver results for our riding and Vancouver Island.
Kronis believes in the promise of Canada, a country that has welcomed people from all over the world and made them a promise of opportunity and equality. Kronis became a lawyer because – according to her campaign – she believes no one should have to fight alone. She believes the common sense Conservative plan to put Canada first will diversify and strengthen our economy—get resource projects built, while caring for our environment—create jobs, restore confidence in government and deliver recovery-based solutions for our mental health, addictions and public safety crisis.
Paul Manly – currently a Councillor for the City of Nanaimo – is returning to run as candidate for the Green Party of Canada. Manly previously sat as the MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith after being elected in 2019 in a byelection.
Manly says he’s throwing his hat in the ring to prevent Pierre Polievere from gaining a seat in his home riding.
“I am so honoured to be working on Nanaimo’s city council, but I have been persuaded by community leaders that my voice on behalf of Nanaimo-Ladysmith is needed in Ottawa,” said Paul Manly.
Stephen Welton is the PPC candidate once again, and says that in 2019, after observing significant changes in Canada’s social and economic landscape, Stephen, he was motivated by a sense of concern for the country’s future. As a devoted father, he felt compelled to take action. Motivated by his desire to make a positive impact, he embraced the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) platform, which he deemed aligned with his values.
In 2021, he proudly agreed to run as the PPC candidate in the riding of Nanaimo-Ladysmith, committed to upholding the principles he believes will help steer Canada toward a brighter and more prosperous future.
Election Day will be Monday, April 28.
Elections Canada encourages electors to plan early and choose the voting option that best suits them.
They can:
• vote on election day (Monday, April 28) at their assigned polling station.
• vote on advance polling days (Friday, April 18; Saturday, April 19; Sunday, April 20; and Monday, April 21) at their assigned polling station
• vote early at any Elections Canada office across the country (until Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m.)
• vote by mail: Electors must apply by Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m. and return their special ballot by mail (deadlines apply) or in person at their local Elections Canada office before polls close on election day.
Electors planning to return their special ballot by mail should plan ahead and make sure there is enough time to receive a voting kit and return their completed ballot to Elections Canada by the deadline indicated in their kit.
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