Pauline Rochefort Acclaimed

It’s official.

Pauline Rochefort Acclaimed as the Federal Liberal Party Candidate in Nipissing-Timiskaming.

Pauline Rochefort has been acclaimed as the Liberal Party candidate for the Nipissing-Timiskaming Riding in the next federal election. “We are pleased that Pauline will be representing our riding for the next federal election,” announced Doug Brydges, Chair of the Nipissing-Timiskaming Federal Liberal Association. “It’s an honour to be acclaimed as the Liberal Party candidate for our riding.

Given the Trump government’s threat to our sovereignty, and the unreasonable US tariffs being levied against Canada today, there has never been a more critical moment in Canada’s recent history to step forward and stand up for our country,” said Rochefort. “And there has never been a more important moment in Nipissing-Timiskaming history to strengthen our communities for our families, our economy, and our future, she added.

Rochefort, the current Mayor of East Ferris, has deep roots in the region. Her family settled in the Astorville area in the late 1800s. Her national financial career began as Economic Development Officer for the Grand Council Treaty #9. She supported local business sectors, playing a key role in developing an extensive branch network across Canada for the Business Development Bank of Canada.

During the hard-fought softwood lumber dispute ending in a 2006 agreement with the United States, Rochefort championed the Canadian wood industry as the President of the Canadian Wood Council. Locally, Rochefort launched the former Northern Ontario Biomass Innovation Centre and taught business strategy at Nipissing University.

She is now in her second term as the Mayor of the Municipality of East Ferris. During her terms on council, she worked with her fellow councillors and other levels of government bringing a new medical centre and pharmacy to the community as well as a new municipal office and garage for the municipality.

“Pauline brings years of community engagement experience as well as proven leadership experience in the fields of economic development, finance and business strategy. In these times, her skills will serve our riding well,” added Brydges. “I have known Pauline Rochefort for many years. I was very happy when she agreed to run because with her experience, knowledge and ability, she is the right person to move us forward in Nipissing-Timiskaming.

She will work intelligently and tirelessly for us,” said Anthony Rota, who is retiring as the Liberal Member of Parliament for the Riding. The federal Liberal Party will elect its new leader on March 9.