Published Apr 25, 2025 • Last updated 10 hours ago • 2 minute readThe redrawn riding of Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish, now in effect for the April 28 federal election. Photo by CONTRIBUTED/ELECTIONS CANADACape Breton-Canso-AntigonishNewly created after the 2022 federal redistribution commission in Nova Scotia redrew and extended the former Cape Breton-Canso riding boundaries to better achieve voter parity.Riding population: 75,141Notable communities: Homeville, Main-a-Dieu, Louisbourg, St. Peter’s, Whycocomagh, Baddeck, Ingonish, Cheticamp, Inverness, Port Hawkesbury, Arichat, Guysborough, Canso (Town), Antigonish, plus First Nations communities Eskasoni, Potlotek, Wagmatcook, We’koqma’q and Paqtnkek.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentKey issues: Housing, threat of U.S. tariffs, health care, cost of living, afforabilityCandidatesListed alphabetically based on parties officially represented in the House of Commons.CONSERVATIVES Allan MacMaster is running as a Conservative candidate in the riding of Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish. Photo by CONTRIBUTEDName: Allan MacMasterAge: 50Occupation: Completed his fourth term as MLA for Inverness and minister of Finance, minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, and minister of Labour Relations in October 2024. Won the largest nomination vote in Atlantic Canada with more than 2,000 voting members in February 2025 to represent the Conservative Party in this election.Top issue: The need for the people of Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish to have a representative they can trust to be a strong voice for them at a time of uncertainty, when people want real change from the Trudeau government.Article contentWhat’s the one thing you want to accomplish as MP, if elected? To hear people say they feel well represented in Ottawa; that they have elected someone who has helped bring security to their life by working in a parliament that has listened to them, and used good ideas with common sense to make life easier and more affordable.LIBERALS Jaime Battiste, an Eskasoni resident, will be running as the Liberal candidate to represent the riding of Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish. Photo by CONTRIBUTEDName: Jaime BattisteAge: 45Occupation(s): Academic, legal researcher, and musicianTop issues: Advancing Indigenous reconciliation, building affordable homes, and investing in key and core infrastructure. He envisions a government that looks out for Canadians in the face of American aggression by U.S. President Donald Trump, and one that defends and prioritizes investing in and building our local economies.Article contentWhat’s the one thing you want to (further) accomplish in your term as MP: To address affordability issues across Canada, by closing tax loopholes and ensuring that the wealthiest are paying their fair share — securing robust public services and modern infrastructure projects. Additionally, building on environmental sustainability and Indigenous reconciliation is of the utmost importance.NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY (NDP) Joanna Clark is running as an NDP candidate in the newly expanded riding of Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish. Photo by CONTRIBUTEDName: Joanna ClarkAge: 30Occupation: Grade 9/10 teacher at Dalbrae Academy. I have been teaching for the past four years, I also work as a server to help make ends meet.Top issues: Health-care access, cost of living and economic security, housing year-round, Reconciliation in action, protection of local industries, rural connectivity and climate action.Article contentWhat’s the one thing you want to accomplish in your term as MP, if elected: To ensure a strong rural voice representing the people of this riding. People outside of the urban area of Halifax and its surrounding communities often feel unheard of or forgotten about. We need rural voices who truly understand the challenges of living as a working Canadian in this riding.OTHER CANDIDATESIndependent: Rebecca WallPeople’s Party of Canada: Ryan SmythNote that the Green Party of Canada had previously listed a candidate in the Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish riding, but as of the closing nomination date of April 7, the Greens no longer have a candidate in the running.Article content
FEDERAL ELECTION: Which candidates are running in federal riding of Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish?
