Pickering-Scarborough East candidates preparing for election
Sep 07, 2008 - 09:06 AM
By Kristen Calis
PICKERING -- The Pickering-Scarborough East riding is already buzzing in anticipation of a fall federal election.
Incumbent Liberal MP Dan McTeague has been ready for the race for the past year, having dealt with "three false starts" already.
"I'm looking forward to a good campaign and putting the Conservatives' record to the test," he said, adding "We're going to fight hard."
Running against Mr. McTeague for the Conservative Party is George Khouri, an Ajax resident with roots in Pickering. Also nominated more than a year ago, Mr. Khouri said he's been preparing.
"This area here has been under-represented in government for the past several years and we need to change that," he said, referring to the "back-benchers" who have been elected in recent years who he believes have accomplished nothing.
Running for the Green Party is Scarborough resident Jason Becevello, who believes Canada has the ability to become a world leader by developing a new Green economy, emphasizing the Green Party's plan protects air, water and food.
"I am looking forward to this election because I want to show everyone in my riding that we do politics differently," he said. "Canadians desire politicians who will stand up in the House of Commons and get work done, instead of standing up and slinging mud."
The NDP party hasn't yet nominated a candidate for the Pickering-Scarborough East riding.
The Pickering-Scarborough East riding replaced the Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge riding in 2003. It encompasses the southwest portion of Pickering and the southeast part of Scarborough.
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