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The Nova Scotia NDP’s candidate for the new electoral district of Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay is a long-term care worker.
Trevor Poirier, a Chéticamp resident, is a rehabilitation assistant at Foyer Père Fiset and is also the president of CUPE Local 2031 representing long-term care workers at the facility in Chéticamp.
“I know this community and am ready to be a voice for our neighbours and families. I’m committed to listening to your concerns, supporting local businesses, and working together so we’re all better off,” Poirier said in an NDP news release.
“I believe in [Nova Scotia NDP Leader] Claudia Chender and her commitment to a Nova Scotia where everyone can build the life they want here at home.”
Poirier’s candidacy was announced Monday ahead of Chender’s visit to the district for his campaign launch on Friday.
As of Monday, no date has been set for the byelection.
Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay will be the 56th seat in the legislature. It was created following a report issued earlier this year by the independent Electoral Boundaries Commission that called for dedicated representation to reflect the area’s historic Acadian culture.
It followed a 2024 decision by the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia� that found the commission had previously failed to justify why it had not created a new seat for Chéticamp during an earlier review.
Chéticamp is considered an exceptional district, intended to preserve representation for a significant cultural community. As such, it’s smaller than most districts; in fact, with about 3,900 voters, the Chéticamp riding will be the smallest in the province.
Other exceptional districts include Argyle and Clare, which also have significant francophone populations, and Preston, which covers several historic Black communities.
A bill to create the new district passed unanimously during the recent winter session of the legislature. Premier Tim Houston has said he would not wait long to call the byelection.
Last week, the Liberals announced Denis Cormier as their nominee.
The Progressive Conservatives are expected to announce their candidate later this week.
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