Source: Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press, May 13, 2018 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a byelection for the Quebec riding of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, only days after pledging $60 million in federal funding for an aluminum-smelting project in the area. Voters there will head to the polls on June 18 to elect a new… Continue reading Trudeau calls Quebec byelection 3 days after pledging $60M for project in riding
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Byelection Day: Battlefords-Lloydminster federal seat up for grabs
Source: CBC News, December 11, 2017 5 candidates vying for the seat of former Conservative MP Gerry Ritz It’s election day in the federal riding of Battlefords-Lloydminster. Five candidates are vying to grab the seat held by former Conservative MP Gerry Ritz, who retired earlier this year. Advanced polls were open at the beginning of… Continue reading Byelection Day: Battlefords-Lloydminster federal seat up for grabs
B.C. byelection a test of Trudeau’s popularity, Scheer’s rookie leadership
Source: The Canadian Press, December 7, 2017 SURREY, B.C. — Inside a colourful candy shop in a bustling Vancouver suburb, Andrew Scheer and Kerry-Lynne Findlay marvelled at delicate British chocolate bars, chewy Red Vines and an edible Monopoly board. The Conservative leader and byelection candidate weren’t shopping just to soothe a sugar craving. They were making… Continue reading B.C. byelection a test of Trudeau’s popularity, Scheer’s rookie leadership
Rosemarie Falk wins the Conservative nomination in Battlefords-Lloydminster
Lloydminster-based candidate, Rosemarie Falk, a social worker and former political staffer, has won the Conservative Nomination. The by-election results came in just before 9.30 p.m. (November 11th) after a short delay. Kindersley CAO Bernie Morton was one of six candidates in the running. Falk’s had the support of MP Arnold Viersen (Peace River – Westlock)… Continue reading Rosemarie Falk wins the Conservative nomination in Battlefords-Lloydminster
Bernie Morton Running for Battlefords-Lloydminster Conservative Nomination
Kindersley CAO Bernie Morton will look to win the nomination for the Conservative representative in the upcoming Battlefords-Lloydminster by-election. The seat recently vacated by Gerry Ritz, the former Agriculture Minister, who resigned on October 2nd, will be decided on December 11th and is one of four federal by-elections set to be decided that day. Bernie… Continue reading Bernie Morton Running for Battlefords-Lloydminster Conservative Nomination
Federal byelection in Sask. among 4 set for December
Source: The Canadian Press, November 5, 2017 Contests also being held in B.C., Saskatchewan and Ontario Voters in four ridings across the country, including that of former Public Services Minister Judy Foote, will head to the polls for byelections on Dec. 11. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the date of the federal byelections for the… Continue reading Federal byelection in Sask. among 4 set for December
Battlefords-Lloydminster byelection required as Gerry Ritz vacates seat
Source: CBC News, October 5, 2017 Ritz announced his retirement in August A byelection will be held for the seat of former Saskatchewan MP Gerry Ritz sometime before spring. Ritz, who held the riding of Battlefords-Lloydminster since 1997, announced his retirement at the end of August. His retirement took effect Oct. 2. Read full article here…… Continue reading Battlefords-Lloydminster byelection required as Gerry Ritz vacates seat