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Former mayoral candidate Catherine McKenney wants to take on Queen’s Park for Ottawa Centre

McKenney sat down with Ottawa Compass to discuss their plans and priorities for Ottawa Centre, what they’ve been up to, and why they’ve decided to venture into provincial politics after a two-year hiatus from politics.

Published Nov 18, 2024 at 4:10pm

Sarah MacFarlane
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Sarah MacFarlane
Former mayoral candidate Catherine McKenney wants to take on Queen’s Park for Ottawa Centre

Catherine McKenney in the ByWard Market on Oct. 23, 2024. Photo by Sarah MacFarlane/OTTAWA COMPASS.

With Ottawa Centre MPP Joel Harden’s announcement that he will be stepping into federal politics, a familiar name and face in Ottawa is ready to take his place.

Catherine McKenney served two terms as city councillor for Somerset, has been active in the not-for-profit sector around the city, and was the runner-up in the 2022 Ottawa mayoral election. Now, they’re seeking the Ontario NDP nomination in Ottawa Centre.

McKenney sat down with Ottawa Compass to discuss their plans and priorities for Ottawa Centre, what they’ve been up to, and why they’ve decided to venture into provincial politics after a two-year hiatus from politics.

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