Prime Minister Stephen Harper has not yet called an election, but should he call one Gary McHale says he will file the appropriate paperwork with Elections Canada for his candidacy as an independent candidate for the federal riding Haldimand and Norfolk.
McHale sent a press release to local media on Wednesday, Sept. 3, stating his intentions of running as an independent candidate for the riding.
McHale is a former resident of Richmond Hill and now lives in Binbrook with his wife, Christine.
He is the organizer of several rallies that have been held in Caledonia, and is president and a founding member of Canadian Advocate for Charter Equality (CANACE).
In the press release, McHale says, "It has become clear to people throughout Canada that there is a serious lack of accountable leadership in Ottawa and a complete failure by elected officials to be the voice of average Canadians. True leadership requires a passion for the issues faced by average people and the need for leaders to stand with the people."
Although McHale is best known for his fight against "two-tier justice," he addresses in his press release that there are several issues facing the riding of Haldimand and Norfolk.
"Across Haldimand-Norfolk farmers face difficulties, families struggle with the shortage of doctors, the problems of coal fired power at Nanticoke and the possibility of a nuclear power plant being built in the riding, the need for economic development throughout the region, the absolute necessity of property rights and the restoration of law and order are all issues that need a strong, passionate leader."