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Provincial Politics

NDP nominate Kooner as candidate in Abbotsford South

Aug 11, 2024 | 4:56 PM

ABBOTSFORD — Sarah Kooner, an Infant Development professional with nearly a decade of experience at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, has been nominated by the BC NDP to run in Abbotsford South. Kooner, who works closely with children under five and their families, is also a board member of the Health Sciences Association, advocating for improved conditions for healthcare workers.

In accepting the party’s nomination, Kooner highlighted the importance of investing in healthcare, citing the need for more hospitals, healthcare workers, and trained medical professionals. “John Rustad and the BC Conservatives have promised to cut $4.1 billion from our healthcare system. We need to strengthen our healthcare system, and can’t afford the risk of Rustad’s cuts,” she said.

“Sarah has spent her career helping children grow up happy and healthy. She understands how critical supports and services can help families build a good life,” said Premier David Eby. “The people of Abbotsford South can count on her, and our whole BC NDP team, to help people get the care they need, when they need it.”

Premier David Eby praised Kooner’s dedication to helping children and families, stating that she “understands how critical supports and services can help families build a good life.”