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PC – Fadi Nemr

A long-time resident and business owner in the riding. After graduating with a Master of Science in Chemistry, he immigrated to Canada from Lebanon. He is an advocate for democracy, clean government, and small business. Two years ago, he raised private funds to sponsor refugees and worked tirelessly to integrate them into Canadian society with jobs and education while espousing Canadian values of openness, tolerance, and hard work.

NDP – Lyra Evans

A community organizer and LGBTQ+ activist, she made history as the first transgender person to represent a major party in an Ontario election. Now a University of Ottawa student, she was homeless as a teenager giving her firsthand experience in what it’s like to deal with the shelter and transitional housing system.

Green Party – Sheilagh McLean

A federal government retiree, yoga teacher and active volunteer, she’s lived in the riding for more than 35 years. She was born in London, England, and immigrated to Toronto with her family as a pre-teen. Holds a BA in sociology and anthropology from Carleton. Her 33-year federal government career was in human resources, with a focus on leadership and organizational effectiveness development. She worked for Health and Welfare Canada, the Canadian International Development Agency and the Public Service Commission.

Libertarian – Ken Lewis

Born and raised in the Overbrook area. In 1992, at the age of 24, he left to explore the world and ended up in Germany, where he stayed for 16 years. Since returning to Ottawa, he has owned and operated three businesses.

Freedom Party of Ontario – David McGruer

Born in Montreal, he has lived in Ottawa since 1993. He holds a BEd and MA from McGill University. He lectured for one year at Concordia and one year at McGill before he and his wife moved to teaching in the Inuit village of Salluit, Que., for four years. Since moving to Ottawa, he has worked as a personal financial planner for a national firm and taught adult education interest courses on financial subjects.



None of the Above – Keegan Bennett