Toet’s Candidacy For Portage-Lisgar, Puts A Halt To Friesen’s Coronation

The race to replace outgoing Member of Parliament Candice Bergen for Portage-Lisgar just got a bit more competitive with the entry of former Winnipeg MP Lawrence Toet. Toet is set to challenge Cameron Friesen, the perceived front-runner and former finance minister and MLA.

Friesen has served as the Manitoba Minister of Finance, Justice, Health, Seniors and Active Living, and Attorney General since becoming a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in 2011. He was largely seen as the strong favourite in the race; however, Toet’s entry has added an element of competition as he brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record.

Toet, who served as MP for Elmwood-Transcona from 2011 to 2015, is a well-known figure in the community and has been praised for his work on behalf of constituents. He has also been praised for his work on economic issues and his strong stance on law and order.

The race to replace Bergen is an important one, as Portage-Lisgar is a key electoral district that the Conservative Party has held for many years. It is one of the safest Conservative seats in the country, meaning that whichever candidate wins the nomination will likely be elected and head to Ottawa to serve in the House of Commons.

With Toet and Friesen entering the race, it is shaping up to be an exciting, competitive and expensive contest. Both candidates bring with them unique skills, experience and perspectives, and the voters of Portage-Lisgar will have a tough choice to make.

The nomination race is sure to be closely watched by political observers and voters alike, as the outcome will have far-reaching implications should the Conservatives unseat a still very popular prime minister. The residents of Portage-Lisgar will have the opportunity to choose between two highly qualified candidates, and the winner will significantly impact the district’s future and the country as a whole.

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