Even though Canadians are still a few weeks away from going to the polls, we now know a few of the candidates who will be running in both Prince George-area ridings during the 2025 federal election.
General voting day is set for Monday, April 28th.
In Cariboo-Prince George, five candidates are confirmed to be in the running so far.
Todd Doherty – Conservatives (incumbent)
After first being voted in 2015, Doherty is seeking his fourth term in Ottawa.
One of his major highlights since being elected to parliament, was championing the 9-8-8 suicide prevention line after tabling a federal bill that was eventually passed.
Rudy Sans – Peoples Party of Canada
Sans was born and raised in a northern suburb of Paris, France.
At the age of twelve, he and his family embraced the opportunity to immigrate to Canada.
Rudy has spent the last seventeen years studying critical thinking and geopolitics to better understand the root causes of Canada’s economic and social challenges.
Chris Beach – Liberal Party of Canada
As a small business owner, Beach understands how difficult the last few years have been with increased operating and supply costs
Beach teaches Political Science at the College of New Caledonia. He previously served as a Municipal Councillor, Mayor and Regional District Director in Burns Lake.
Angie Bonazzo – NDP
Bonazzo goes into the 2025 election with a background in health care. She began with Northern Health as a nursing assistant in Fort Nelson.
Bonazzo also volunteers in the Neo Natal Intensive Care Unit at UHNBC in Prince George as a newborn cuddler.
Jodie Capling– Green Party of Canada
Capling completed a master’s degree in resource management, working in energy efficiency in the private sector for a number of years.
Capling is a stay-at-home mom and is teaching yoga and movement.
In Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies, three candidates have put their names forward up to this point.
Bob Zimmer – Conservatives (incumbent)
Zimmer was first elected to parliament in 2011 and is seeking his fifth stint in Ottawa.
During his time in office, Zimmer has held several roles including being a member of the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Chair for three years (2022-2025).
Zimmer has also been a chair and a member of the Access to Information, Privacy and, Ethics Committee.
David Watson – Peoples Party of Canada
Watson currently serves as the Postmaster in Bear, Lake, north of Prince George working under Canada Post.
Watson, who was born and raised in Vancouver pursued Business Management at Langara College and transitioned into branch management for a major insurance company in Saskatchewan.
Mary Forbes – Green Party of Canada (No photo available)
No information on Forbes was available at the time of this publication.
The NDP has not named a candidate in the PG-Peace River-Northern Rockies riding while Federal Liberals have not selected a candidate to run in either area at this time.
The deadline for parties to nominate candidates or for Independent candidates to put their names forward is April 7th.
Advance voting will take place from April 18th to 21st.
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