Kevin Yarde, MPP of the NDP in Ontario for Brampton North, was replaced on Thursday by Sandeep Singh at a nomination meeting in Brampton. Graham McGregor will represent the Progressive Conservatives in the upcoming elections. Harinder Malhi, who lost his seat to Yarde in 2018, is the Ontario Liberal candidate. Aneep Dhade will be on the ballot for the Greens of Ontario.
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“I want to thank Kevin Yarde for his many years of service to Brampton North,” Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath said in a statement. The story goes on under the ad Yard took over from the Ontario Liberals in 2018, winning with 38 percent of the vote. He was the first black member of the legislature in the Peel area. “While I am disappointed with the outcome of this campaign, I will continue to advocate for justice and equality,” Yard wrote in a tweet. It is a great honor to be representing my constituents in Brampton North for the past 4 years. While I am disappointed with the results of the candidacy in question, I will continue to advocate for justice and equality. Thank you for allowing me to be your voice in Queens Park #onpoli – Kevin Yarde (@KevinYardeMPP) April 8, 2022 The seat will now be claimed by Sandeep Singh for the Ontario NDP. Trending Stories
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Singh worked as a marketing director for an immigration consultancy, according to a press release from the Ontario NDP. He is a lifelong resident of Brampton and lives in the city with his wife and three children. The story goes on under the ad “I admire the work Kevin Yarde has done at Brampton North for years,” Singh told Global News. “My choice to run was not against Kevin Yard, but for the people of Brampton.” I want to thank @KevinYardeMPP for everything he has done over the last 4 years, fighting hard for the people of Brampton North and for a more accessible, fair, equitable province for all. He was a strong voice in our team and will always be an important part of our team. #ONpoli – Andrea Horwath (@AndreaHorwath) April 8, 2022 © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
