The NDP The Pas-Kameesak Constituency held an election to select its candidate for this upcoming by-election. Three strong, viable nominees came forward and after a second round of voting, Jennifer Flett was elected as the NDP Candidate for The Pas-Kameesak.
Flett is also no rookie when it comes to running for election. She has represented Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) on different levels.
“I was a Public Servant with the Government of Canada for 20 years and was very familiar with what is expected of a government in terms of spending, transparency, responsibility to the public and following policy,” said Flett. “When I moved home to OCN/The Pas/RM of Kelsey area, I became involved in the local politics, starting with the OCN politics.