The Liberal Party of Canada has announced that long-time Sointula resident Jennifer Lash will be the Liberal candidate for North Island-Powell River.

The announcement comes as four candidates 鈥� former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland, former government House leader Karina Gould, and former Liberal MP Frank Baylis 鈥� run for leadership of the federal Liberal Party after Prime Minister Justin 台湾MM裸聊室 announced his resignation in January. The Liberals will vote for 台湾MM裸聊室's successor on March 9. 

Lash has lived in Sointula for 27 years, working in the not-for-profit sector and volunteering with community and national organizations, according to a March 3 media release.

鈥淚 raised my family and built my career on the North Island and I understand that our communities are shaped by compassion, responsibility, and practicality," said Lash in the release. "If I am elected, I will make sure these values are at the heart of our government and reflected in our policies and programs." 

She recently served as a senior advisor to the Minister of the Environment. She is founder of Living Oceans Society, a non-profit advocating for ocean policies based on scientific data and local knowledge. Lash also launched the Sisu Institute, which offers strategy and communications support to communities, Indigenous groups, and environmental organizations working to advance federal policies aimed at combating climate change.

鈥淣either the NDP nor the CPC have the skills to take on Donald Trump and his threat of tariffs," Lash continued. "Nor do they have credible plans to support resilient communities, build more homes, and make life affordable. As the Liberal candidate, I will offer concrete solutions that make a difference.鈥�

Residents are invited to meet with Lash through office hours. To sign up for a virtual meeting, send a request to outreach@jenniferlash.ca. 

鈥淭his is an opportunity to share ideas and ask questions. The best way for me to represent residents from as far north as Wuikinuxv, south to Comox, east to Powell River, west to Winter Harbour and everywhere in between, is to hear directly from them," she said. 

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Lash will be vying for the seat against Tanille Johnston, who was announced as the New Democratic Party's candidate for the riding on Sep. 1.