Some information on some of the Etobicoke candidates running for federal office.
The upcoming federal election is about two weeks away and here are our candidates for two South Etobicoke ridings.
An all candidates meeting for the riding of Etobicoke Lakeshore is taking place on April 16 at the Daily Bread Food Bank, at 191 New Toronto Street.
The debate runs from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and doors are open at 6. Registration is required for the free event that is being moderated by TVO’s Kat Eschner.
All candidates debate for Etobicoke Lakeshore on April 16.
Running for the Etobicoke Lakeshore riding are incumbent Liberal MP James Maloney; former riding MP Bernard Trottier, running for the Conservative Party; Cory Wagar for the NDP; Thomas Fanjoy for the People’s Party of Canada; and Janice Murray for the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada.
In Etobicoke Centre Liberal incumbent Yvan Baker is running against Ted Opitz, of the Conservative Party, and NDP Ji Won Jung.
This election is an opportunity to have your say in choosing Canada’s next Prime Minister, and to vote for your Member of Parliament (MP).
Liberal incumbent for Etobicoke Lakeshore James Maloney.
Some of the major issues include affordable housing, income supports, healthcare and lengthy waiting times, food insecurity, the cost of living and traffic congestion.
Election Day is on Monday April 28.
Conservative Party candidate Bernard Trottier held the riding previously and vows to return.
You can vote early until April 22 at your nearest Elections Canada office. There is one at 4195 Dundas Street W., Suite 7.
You can also visit their website at elections.ca or call 1-866-238-7134.