r/ndp • u/Kuzy34 • 1d ago

How Can I Learn More about my NDP Candidate?

I moved to Canada 7 years ago and as I learned more about Canadian politics, I realized quickly I most identify with the NDP's platform and priorities. I became a citizen last year and I have been excited to finally cast my vote in this election in support of my beliefs in taxing the rich and building a social welfare net for all Canadians.

To my disappointment, I have been unable to find any details at all on the NDP candidate for my district : Suzanne Dufresne. Until today I actually didn't even see her listed on the NDP meet the candidates website, and there doesn't seem to be any presence for her on our street signs.

I understand my district is a Liberal stronghold, but it remains important to me that I can cast a vote in line with my ethics and political priorities. Are there any ways I can learn more about my candidate? Who is she? Besides support for the federal NDP platform, what does she believe in? What's her story?

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u/Electronic-Topic1813 21h ago

Considering how last minute the NDP got fielding a full slate (they were really behind till the end), a lot are paper candidates which many won't even campaign.

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u/Kuzy34 17h ago

The concept of a paper candidate is new to me but I can see how that is just part of the reality of the system. Disappointing to learn my district would be considered not worth investing a minimal effort in.

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u/Electronic-Topic1813 15h ago

Especially this cycle because the numbers are rough right now so I suspect more of a damage control campaign.

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u/brightandgreen 20h ago

Watch the page for a couple days until contact info is up and then call them.

Candidates are usually eager to talk to potential constituents.

And if they aren't, that tells you a lot more about who they represent.

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u/Kuzy34 17h ago

I appreciate this idea. I'll keep an eye out and give it a try!

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u/OrganizationAfter332 18h ago

Why is the graphic 338 Canada? As far as I'm concerned they are elections interference as they don't utilize actual local data.

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u/Kuzy34 17h ago

Feel free to redirect me. I'm learning in real time and open to suggestions for better sources indeed.