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Candidate announces intention to seek Liberal nomination

Article Origin

Author

Compiled by Shari Narine

Volume

21

Issue

4

Year

2014

The general manager of Fort McMurray Métis Local 1935 is seeking the federal Liberal nomination for Fort McMurray-Athabasca. Kyle Harrietha recently announced his intention to seek the nomination noting he has “spent 16 years working for responsible and sustainable development — a just society that respects Aboriginal and minority rights, and accountable, fiscally responsible, transparent government.” Harrietha accused the Conservatives of rolling back regulatory and environmental oversight “to the point where First Nations and Métis communities have little confidence that their rights and traditional lands are being protected.” As general manager of Fort McMurray Métis Local , Harrietha oversees more than 300 members dedicated to pursuing the advancement of the Métis people of northeastern Alberta.