Nipissing-Timiskaming Conservatives will look to put a messy nomination process behind them this weekend, as they choose a Nipissing-Timiskaming candidate to run in the impending federal election.
That person will replace former candidate Cassidy Villeneuve, who resigned just over a week ago, citing obstacles presented by the local board, and the difficulties of being a woman in politics.
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At the close of nominations on March 14 three contestants had successfully completed the application process and were approved as nomination contestants: Jordy Carr, Garry Keller and Steven Trahan.
Voting for the Nipissing-Timiskaming candidate nomination will take place Saturday, March 22 at the G Wing Theatre, Canadore College from 2 to 5 p.m.
“Now, more than ever we need a change in Ottawa and an MP who will put people first. I encourage all local party members to come out Saturday and select our new candidate. A general election call could come as early as Sunday,” said Gordan Rennie, President of the Nipissing-Timiskaming Conservative Association.