By Canadian Press

Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield becomes 6th Liberal leadership candidate

Aug 2, 2021 | 4:46 PM

KELOWNA, B.C. — The race for the leadership of British Columbia’s Liberals is getting a sixth candidate, with Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield officially announcing her candidacy.

Merrifield says in a statement Monday she has the experience and drive to lead the Opposition Liberals back to government.

She says the province needs a leader who can work with the people to write the next chapter in B.C.’s history.

Merrifield, who says she has more than 20 years business experience, says she is a creative thinker who can empower teams to success.

Merrifield was elected in the 2020 provincial election and currently serves as the Opposition’s health critic.

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She joins candidates Ellis Ross, Val Litwin, Gavin Dew, Michael Lee and Kevin Falcon in the race for party leader set for Feb. 5.

“I’m running because I believe in people,” says Merrifield in a statement. “I’m running because I believe in this province.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 2, 2021.

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