The Saskatchewan NDP picked Nathaniel Teed as their candidate in the Saskatoon Meewasin riding after former NDP leader Ryan Meili resigned his seat, and as leader..READ MORE Sask NDP leader Meili resigns.Teed is a lifelong Saskatoon resident and small business owner. .On Wednesday evening, Teed was nominated in a contested nomination for the Saskatoon Meewasin riding..“I’m humbled to have received the support from our members and excited to hit the ground running,” said Teed. .“I believe in the potential of this province. I’ve seen it firsthand. We have so much opportunity here in Saskatchewan, we just need a government that recognizes the need to build our communities and energize our economy.”.NDP Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck said she is excited to have Teed as the Saskatoon Meewasin candidate to run in the by-election..“I am so excited that an experienced leader like Nathaniel is joining our team in Saskatoon Meewasin,” said Beck. .“It’s clear that he has energized folks here in the riding and has new ideas and policies to help build a Saskatchewan that works for this generation and the next. With his proven track record, I know he’ll work tirelessly for the people of Saskatoon Meewasin, and I can’t wait to hit the doors with him so we can elect an MLA that stands for the people of this riding.”.READ MORE The new Sask NDP leader is Carla Beck.“We plan on running a star candidate and add another seat in the legislature,” said a source within the Saskatchewan Party..Teed is an arts fundraiser, small business owner, and former educational assistant..Teed and his partner of 14 years, James, own Area Home + Lifestyle, a furniture and design store, in downtown Saskatoon..When Teed was an educational assistant, he saw the crucial roles that “outstanding teachers and support staff play in students’ lives.”.Teed is an advocate for smaller class sizes, increased education funding, and classroom support staff..Teed is a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and wants to bring 2SLGBTQ+ representation to the legislature..No date for the by-election has been announced, but it's highly unlikely it will be called before September as Premier Scott Moe implied in the past.
The Saskatchewan NDP picked Nathaniel Teed as their candidate in the Saskatoon Meewasin riding after former NDP leader Ryan Meili resigned his seat, and as leader..READ MORE Sask NDP leader Meili resigns.Teed is a lifelong Saskatoon resident and small business owner. .On Wednesday evening, Teed was nominated in a contested nomination for the Saskatoon Meewasin riding..“I’m humbled to have received the support from our members and excited to hit the ground running,” said Teed. .“I believe in the potential of this province. I’ve seen it firsthand. We have so much opportunity here in Saskatchewan, we just need a government that recognizes the need to build our communities and energize our economy.”.NDP Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck said she is excited to have Teed as the Saskatoon Meewasin candidate to run in the by-election..“I am so excited that an experienced leader like Nathaniel is joining our team in Saskatoon Meewasin,” said Beck. .“It’s clear that he has energized folks here in the riding and has new ideas and policies to help build a Saskatchewan that works for this generation and the next. With his proven track record, I know he’ll work tirelessly for the people of Saskatoon Meewasin, and I can’t wait to hit the doors with him so we can elect an MLA that stands for the people of this riding.”.READ MORE The new Sask NDP leader is Carla Beck.“We plan on running a star candidate and add another seat in the legislature,” said a source within the Saskatchewan Party..Teed is an arts fundraiser, small business owner, and former educational assistant..Teed and his partner of 14 years, James, own Area Home + Lifestyle, a furniture and design store, in downtown Saskatoon..When Teed was an educational assistant, he saw the crucial roles that “outstanding teachers and support staff play in students’ lives.”.Teed is an advocate for smaller class sizes, increased education funding, and classroom support staff..Teed is a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and wants to bring 2SLGBTQ+ representation to the legislature..No date for the by-election has been announced, but it's highly unlikely it will be called before September as Premier Scott Moe implied in the past.