Published Apr 18, 2025 • 3 minute readThe redrawn riding of Sydney-Glace Bay, now in effect for the April 28 federal election. Photo by CONTRIBUTED/ELECTIONS CANADASydney-Glace BayNewly created after the 2022 federal redistribution commission in Nova Scotia redrew the former Sydney-Victoria riding boundaries to better achieve voter parity.Riding population: 82,219Notable communities: Sydney, North Sydney, Sydney Mines, New Waterford, Glace Bay, Donkin and Port Morien, plus First Nations community of Membertou.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, threats of U.S. tariffs, cost of living, health care, affordabilityRecommended from Editorial Federal Election 2025: Cape Breton news, coverage and analysis Word on the Street: What issues are most important to Cape Breton voters CandidatesListed alphabetically based on parties officially represented in the House of Commons.CONSERVATIVES Sydney lawyer and entrepreneur Anna Manley will be running for the Conservatives in the riding of Sydney-Glace Bay. Photo by CONTRIBUTED/CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF CANADAName: Anna ManleyAge: 38Occupation: Lawyer and entrepreneurTop issues: Canadians are living through a ‘Lost Liberal Decade,’ where the Mark Carney-led Liberals hiked taxes and lost control of government spending, causing prices to skyrocket. Cape Bretoners are spending more on government than on clothes for their kids, food for their families and places to call home. We deserve better. A new Conservative government will restore Canada’s promise by axing the tax, fixing the budget and bringing home powerful paycheques for Canadians.What’s the one thing you want to accomplish as MP, if elected? My priority is ensuring that Cape Bretoners have the opportunity to work and live in a safe community, where they can earn a powerful paycheque, keep more of what they make, own a beautiful home, and enjoy time with their families. I will work hard to make Cape Breton prosperous again.Article contentLIBERALS Glace Bay-born Mike Kelloway is running as the Liberal candidate in the newly created Sydney-Glace Bay riding. Photo by CAPE BRETON POST FILEName: Mike KellowayAge: 54Occupation: Before he ran for federal politics, Kelloway’s career took him from youth work, to entrepreneurship, and later to lecturing at Cape Breton University, while serving as a special projects administrator at Nova Scotia Community College.Top issue: Protecting Canada’s sovereignty. A government’s fundamental role is to make sure its citizens are protected; wanting to assure Cape Bretoners that under a Mark Carney-led government, Canada will never be the 51st state.What’s the one thing you want to (further) accomplish in your term as MP, if elected? I am passionate about making sure no one gets left behind. He plans to continue being a champion for programs that make life more affordable for residents of Sydney-Glace Bay, including dental care, housing investments, childcare and benefits for all seniors 65 years and older.NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY (NDP) Kimberly Losier from Glace Bay will be running as an NDP candidate for the riding of Sydney-Glace Bay. Photo by CONTRIBUTEDName: Kimberly LosierAge: 49Occupation: Supervisor of counter services at Dominion Credit UnionArticle contentTop issues: Housing — we need more affordable homes being built now; cost of living — I want to make your paycheque go further; health care — we have a plan to create a Pan-Canadian licence for doctors so they can work easily wherever they are needed in Canada.What’s the one thing you want to accomplish as MP, if elected: The first thing I want to accomplish as your MP is to lower the cost of living. I will make your hard earned dollar go further. We need to put a cap on and tariff-proof our grocery prices so nobody goes into debt for simply feeding their family.OTHER CANDIDATESCanadian Future Party: Chris GallantIndependent: Joe WardLibertarian: Michael PittmanMarxist-Leninist: Nik BoisvertPeople’s Party of Canada: Jeffrey EvelyNote that the Green Party of Canada had previously listed a candidate in the Sydney-Glace Bay 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 Sydney-Glace Bay?
