With the Conservative Party of Canada local candidate nomination meeting this Saturday afternoon, Elgin-Middlesex-London MP Karen Vecchio announced yesterday she is supporting Anthony Shields.
The Central Elgin resident is pitted against Londoner Andrew Lawton to represent the riding in the next federal vote.
Vecchio noted after nine years in office, leadership, compassion and integrity are essential in serving the riding and its constituents.
You can read her full statement below:
Over the last nine years it has been an honour and privilege to serve my community as the Member of Parliament for Elgin-Middlesex-London.
Canada is going through a very difficult time
After nine years, Canadians have seen the worst decline in our living standards in over 40 years.
We have seen the worst housing inflation
And the worst economic growth in the OECD.
The carbon tax is crushing Canadian families, businesses and industry.
We need to have strong representation in the newly established riding of Elgin- St Thomas- London South.
My home, your home, our home.
As I prepare to step down from my role as M.P., I am proud to endorse Anthony Shields.
If my time has taught me anything, leadership, compassion and integrity are essential to serve your community and your fellow citizens.
Anthony has the integrity necessary to do the job and has exemplified leadership and a love for his country through his 22-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces.
I know I will be leaving my community in good hands as Anthony has the integrity and upstanding character that you deserve in a representative that will unite our community.
