By Staff
January 28, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
Alvin Tedjo, an advocate for parents and families, was nominated as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate for the new riding of Oakville North–Burlington.
Oakville Burlington North is a new provincial riding.
“I’m running to fight for fairness for our families. We need to ensure high-quality child care, affordable education and expand health-care coverage,” said Tedjo. “I’m honoured to be on Premier Kathleen Wynne’s team to work towards a province that has opportunity and fairness for everyone.”
Alvin Tedjo. Liberal candidate for Oakville Burlington North
Tedjo is the Director of Government Relations at Sheridan College in Oakville. He is also the founder of Canadians for Paternity Leave and Vice-President of the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care. Previously, he served as a senior policy advisor to the Minister of Training Colleges and Universities. Tedjo was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 and Young Citizen of the Year. He and his partner, Rebecca, an ER nurse, have three young children.
The Progressive Conservative Party for ONB does not list a candidate.
The New Democrats have yet to announce the name of their candidate.
