On March 3, the Liberal Party of Canada announced that Sointula resident Jennifer Lash will be its candidate for North Island-Powell River in the next federal election.
Lash has lived in Sointula for 27 years, working in the not-for-profit sector and volunteering with community and national organizations. She recently served as a senior advisor to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
“I raised my family and built my career on the North Island and I understand that our communities are shaped by compassion, responsibility, and practicality,” stated Lash, in a media release. “If I am elected, I will make sure these values are at the heart of our government and reflected in our policies and programs.”
Jen has spent her professional career working at the intersection of the economy, ocean conservation, climate change and reconciliation. From Sointula, she started the Living Oceans Society, a not-for-profit organization that advocated for ocean policies that were informed by scientific information and knowledge from people who live and work on the coast. She also started the Sisu Institute, where she provided strategy and communications support to communities, Indigenous groups and environmental organizations working to advance federal policies to address climate change.
Always active in her community, Lash served on the board of the local Parent Advisory Council, the Sointula Co-op, and Mount Cain Alpine Park Society. She can often be found emceeing and working the concession at community events. She has a BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Masters in Climate Leadership from Royal Roads University.
“Neither the NDP nor the CPC have the skills to take on Donald Trump and his threat of tariffs, nor do they have credible plans to support resilient communities, build more homes and make life affordable,” stated Lash. “As the Liberal candidate, I will offer concrete solutions that make a difference.”
Also seeking to represent North Island-Powell River as MP are Aaron Gunn (Conservative Party of Canada) and Tanille Johnston (New Democratic Party).
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