The Newmarket-Aurora Conservatives have chosen their candidate for the next Federal election, Sandra Cobena. 

I know very little about Sandra Cobena but that will change. 

She says she believes in “fiscal sanity, social stability and moral clarity”.

I’d like a few more specifics. Especially that bit about "moral clarity".

Waiting on the sidelines

Her video says “waiting on the sidelines is no longer an option”.

I’ve just googled Sandra but there’s not a lot there. A bit like Dawn Gallagher Murphy. No footprints in the sand. No articles in the press. No letters to the editor. But maybe they’ll surface. I hope so.

Cobena, a senior manager in commercial credit at TD, defeated Harold Kim for the nomination. Harold – like so many Conservative candidates – boycotted the local election debates when he was the candidate last time round, so, for that reason if for no other, I’m glad’s he’s gone.

I’d be very surprised if the sitting Liberal MP, 73 year old Tony Van Bynen, seeks another term. 

Cruising into retirement

The middle-of-the-road Tony Van Bland is gently cruising into his third retirement.

The Prime Minister could always rely on his support and his vote in the Commons.

Since his election in 2019 Van Bland hasn’t put a foot out of line.

Well, except once. A few weeks ago he joined 33 other Liberal MPs in urging a ceasefire in Gaza.

Since then, he’s gone quiet again. 

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Update on 13 December 2023: From Newmarket Today