The Conservative Party has another candidate to consider for the federal nomination. Edwardsburgh-Cardinal resident Michael Barrett will seek the party’s nomination for the upcoming by-election in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.
The seat on Parliament Hill has been empty since the death of MP Gord Brown in May. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not called a by-election to date.
Barrett is a Councillor for the Township of Edwardsburgh-Cardinal. He says he shares the values of the Conservative Party which stands with families, seniors, farmers and law-abiding gun owners. Barrett was a leading proponent against the creation of a new dump in Edwardsburgh-Cardinal.
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark says he’s seen personally how Barrett is a tireless advocate for those he represents as a Councillor.
Barrett was initially working to nominate Senator Bob Runciman as a unity candidate prior to his announcement that he would not be running.
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Also seeking the Conservative nomination is Colin Brown, nephew of the late Gord Brown, who announced on June 11.