US EditionFormer B.C. cabinet minister Mike de Jong set to run in federal election as an independent
- Mike De Jong announced he will run as an independent candidate in the April 28 federal election for the Abbotsford-South Langley riding.
- De Jong was denied the Conservative Party nomination due to claims of being 'not sufficiently qualified' after local endorsements.
- He emphasized the importance of local representation, stating the party's decisions ignored community sentiments.
- De Jong described the economic impact of U.S. Trade issues as a key election focus, indicating serious discussions are necessary.
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Former B.C. minister Mike de Jong running as Independent after being rejected by Conservatives
Mike de Jong, one of B.C.'s longest-serving MLAs, has announced he'll be running in the federal election, describing the Conservative Party's decision not to let him run as "bizarre."
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