Adam Prudhomme
Editor
Jennifer Sloan has entered the race to be MP of Hastings-Lennox and Addington, running as an independent.
Sloan, a resident of Stirling, is the wife of the riding’s incumbent MP Derek Sloan, who last week dropped out of the local race with the intent to run in Alberta.
“Instead of going along with the business-as-usual attitude in Ottawa that has placed Canada’s best interests behind so many other agendas, I will fight against those selling us out,” Jennifer said of running as an independent. “There are many other important issues to discuss this campaign, and I look forward to hearing from citizens about what matters to them the most.”
“I will always stand up and speak out on behalf of constituents and all Canadians who believe their votes elect Members of Parliament to go to Ottawa to make a real difference – as opposed to whatever the “party line” might be,” Jennifer continued in a release. “Many across our community feel that it is vital we send a person with real, independent fighting spirit to Ottawa to stand up for the things we all hold sacred, like our families; our communities; and ultimately the truth, when nobody else will fight for us. We have been placed under attack by the prime minister and his regressive policies; and we have been taken for granted and ridiculed by the Conservative Party of Canada. That is why my independent candidacy is a welcome entrance to this race in Hastings-Lennox & Addington.
I believe that embracing Canadian values makes us stronger as a nation; and by doing so we can help put this great nation back on the right track. None of the other candidates in this race will do that. I come from humble, honest roots and I am here for one reason only: to serve my community.
God willing, Canada will always be the True North, Strong and Free. I will always stand up for our rights and freedoms, for our future prosperity and for the blessed opportunities we want to see our sons and daughters and grandchildren all endowed with; I am asking the people of Hastings-Lennox & Addington to support me in this important battle for democracy and freedom.”
Sloan is the third candidate to officially declare their intent to run in the federal election, joining Liberal candidate Mike Bossio and Conservative candidate Shelby Kramp-Neuman. The election is set to take place Sept. 20.