The Liberal riding association does not have a nomination date set yet, but a spokesperson said they have been approach by “a variety of talented community leaders.” Naomi Hunter was chosen as the Green Party candidate for the riding on April 3. So far, the Green Party has declared Naomi Hunter as its candidate in Regina-Lewvan, while Saskatchewan Party MLA Warren Steinley won the Conservative nomination last April. “I want to be a good MP first and foremost, and I want people to say, ‘he represented Regina-Lewvan very well,’” he added. Now, with an all-Conservative delegation, he’s worried some issues will get left out. Newly elected Regina-Lewvan MP Warren Steinley sits in his Regina constituency office on Albert Street. Kram says he will wait for a post-mortem report on the campaign from former Conservative cabinet minister John Baird before commenting on where the party should go next. His answer comes in milliseconds. In September 2018 Weir said he planned on seeking the NDP nomination for his riding. The Regina Lewvan NDP have a potential candidate lined up for the October election, but riding association president Susan Butson said they still have not received approval from the party’s head office on their ability to hold a nomination meeting. "I think it's an uphill battle for whoever wins the NDP or Liberal nomination," Farney said. “It’s a very complicated job,” Weir said. They come as little surprise. Both men have similar priority lists for the new Parliament. Saskatchewan Party MLA Warren Steinley will represent the Conservatives for the riding in the Oct. 21 election. I really appreciate that support from the local riding association, and I fear they’re essentially back to square one on finding a candidate,” Weir said. CBC News has reached out to the federal NDP for a response to Weir's decision not to run and to his concerns. “Right now it looks like it will be a Conservative win.”. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. He sees no need for a major change in direction on Conservative environmental policy, saying communications issues were the main barrier for what was otherwise a strong plan. Weir has been sitting as an independent since May 2018 when he was expelled from the NDP caucus following a third-party investigation into harassment and sexual harassment complaints. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. He said there needs to be more clarity on the party's stance on oil pipelines and carbon pricing, the latter which he describes as potentially "the most significant policy debate" in the next election. More than a year after Regina-Lewvan MP Erin Weir found himself suspended from the NDP caucus in a haze of controversy, he … casino suspects, Alberta Labour Relations Board holds emergency hearing into AUPE wildcat strike, Coronavirus: B.C.’s top doctor calls record COVID-19 case numbers over 3-day period ‘sobering’, COVID-19 vaccine in development showing promise in adults, Trump calls U.S. COVID-19 spike a media conspiracy, This beetle’s exterior is so strong it can get run over by a car and still survive, On the Trump train: the supporters standing by their man, Erin Weir wants external appeal of harassment investigation by NDP, Female NDP activists back Singh’s decision to bar Erin Weir from running in 2019, MP Erin Weir not welcome in caucus or as NDP candidate in next election, NDP’s Christine Moore cleared of any wrongdoing in relationship with vet: Singh. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. Posts Tagged. With a provincial election looming in Saskatchewan next year, Weir said he doesn’t have plans on seeking a Saskatchewan NDP nomination, but he says he’ll “never say never.”. In his view, Regina benefited from having three MPs from three different parties. The Regina Lewvan NDP membership voted in favour of letting Weir seek the nomination during their annual general meeting in January. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. That gave the city a voice in every major caucus. We’re independent and can’t be cancelled. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Social Sharing Weir was expelled from the NDP caucus in May 2018 The riding association had been pushing for an appeal of the “so called” harassment allegations, and to bring Weir back into the party. “My candidacy under another banner this year would not help to maintain progressive representation for Regina in Ottawa. He thought he’d either be defeated, or swept along with a Conservative landslide. READ MORE: There has not yet been a NDP candidate nominated in the Regina-Lewvan area, with Weir saying he believes that the party has only nominated candidates in three out of 14 ridings in Saskatchewan.

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