The countdown to the federal election on Monday, April 28 has begun in the Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies and Cariboo-Prince George ridings, with candidate nominations now officially closed.
The deadline for nominations was 2 p.m. eastern time on Monday, April 7, which was 11 a.m. in BC.
As of now, the list of confirmed candidates may be incomplete, Elections Canada advises, with the final confirmed list expected Wednesday, April 9.
The Conservative incumbents in both ridings are running for re-election.
In Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies riding, voters will see candidates from five political parties on the ballot. The confirmed candidates include (in alphabetical order):
- Mary Forbes (Green Party of Canada)
- Cory Grizz Longley (New Democratic Party)
- Peter Njenga (Liberal Party of Canada)
- David Watson (People's Party of Canada)
- Bob Zimmer (Conservative Party of Canada)
The Cariboo-Prince George riding has seven candidates on the ballot, including one independent. The confirmed candidates include (in alphabetical order):
- Angie Bonazzo (New Democratic Party)
- Jodie Capling (Green Party of Canada)
- Todd Doherty (Conservative Party of Canada)
- Clinton Emslie (Liberal Party of Canada)
- Rudy Sans (People's Party of Canada)
- Kenneth B. Thomson (Independent)
- Jake Wiens (Christian Heritage Party of Canada)
For the most up-to-date list of candidates, residents are encouraged to visit the Elections Canada website or consult their local election offices after April 9.
