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Lorna Jean (LJ) Edmonds has been chosen by local Liberals to represent the party in the Federal election on April 28th. Dr. Edmonds is an accomplished community leader and former university executive and healthcare administrator who has extensive Canadian, US and international experience.
“This is the most important Federal election since World War II,” said Edmonds. “We are facing attacks on our economy and our national sovereignty. We need to defend our country, protect our manufacturing jobs, protect our agriculture, our health care, our way of life. We need to come together as Canadians, stand up to Trump, and keep Canada strong. Mark Carney is the leader we need in these challenging times, and I will be fighting alongside him!”
Edmonds also took aim at local Conservative MP and candidate Michael Barrett. “Now is not the time for divisive catch phrases and attack dog politics that we get from our local Conservative MP. This situation is serious. Our very existence as a country is on the line. We need to elect adults who will stand up for our Canadian values.”
“I am more than delighted that Lorna Jean will bring her expertise, skills and engaging style to serve as the Liberal MP for our riding, along with Prime Minister Mark Carney,” said Norman Lee, President of the local Liberal Riding Association. “She has what it takes to deliver with and for our constituents at this critical time.”
Roger Haley, Mayor of Front of Young said of Edmonds: “I got to know LJ during the provincial election as our Liberal candidate. LJ is a person who listens and cares. She knows firsthand the issues facing our families and how best to foster strong, vibrant communities. Her dedication to serve all of you combined with her extensive leadership experience in Canada and the US is exactly what we need in our riding at this critical time.”
Former Liberal Candidate Josh Bennett was on hand and said, “LJ is a formidable candidate! When you meet her and spend a few minutes connecting with her, she wins you over. You get a sense that she genuinely cares about you and about our riding. She’s a PhD with 30 years of Canadian and global experience as a university and healthcare leader partnering with government, public and private sector agencies, capping off her amazing career as Vice Provost of Global Affairs and International Studies at Ohio University. And she’s completely down to earth. She grew up in this area, and she chose to retire in this area. She’s a gramma who goes ice fishing with her grandkids. She loves her cabin in the woods, she loves this community, and she loves Canada. She’s who we need right now to represent our riding, and I’m proud to work for her and Mark Carney.”
The Liberal campaign office is located at 62 King St West in Brockville. Her website is LJ4U.ca
