2025 Federal Election

Here are the federal candidates for Thunder Bay—Superior North

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Amos Bradley

Party: PPC

Occupation: Delivery driver, Marketing

Amos Bradley is a political newcomer. The Thunder Bay resident is a musician, works as a delivery driver for a wholesale food company and recently started a marketing company. He has said he is running to defend the inherent rights to health, wealth, faith and sovereignty.

Patty Hajdu

Party: Liberal

Occupation: Politician, social services

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Incumbent Patty Hajdu was first elected MP in 2015 and has held a series of cabinet positions since then, most recently as Minister of Indigenous services. Before entering politics she ran Thunder Bay’s Shelter House. Her candidate bio lists compassion and equity as core values.

Bob Herman

Party: Conservative

Occupation: Former police chief

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Prior to his retirement, Bob Herman served with the Thunder Bay police for 32 years, including 11 years as chief of police. He also served with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service. He says concerns with the economy and Liberal spending and taxation prompted him to run.

John Northey

Party: Green

Occupation: Computer Science

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John Northey ran for the Greens in the most recent provincial election and twice before in the Thunder Bay-Atikokan riding. He is not engaging with media in this campaign but previously said healthcare and education are priorities.

Joy Wakefield

Party: NDP

Occupation: Lawyer

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Thunder Bay lawyer Joy Wakefield has practiced for nearly 8 years, primarily in criminal defence, runs a consulting firm, advising clients on strategic leadership, governance, and professional development. She says chose to run because she believes the North needs strong representation.

Here are the federal candidates for Thunder Bay—Rainy River

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Eric Arner

Party: Green

Occupation: Educator

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Atikokan high school teacher Eric Arner is running federally for the first time after two previous runs for provincial office. He has He described the Greens as “a party that allows you to speak your mind and represent your own constituents, unlike some of the other parties.

Brendan Hyatt

Party: Conservative

Occupation: Politician

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LaVallee Township deputy reeve Brenden Hyatt previously served as education and superintendent with the Northwest Catholic District School Board. His website lists healthcare, housing, agriculture, resource development and justice as priorities.

Marcus Powlowski

Party: Liberal

Occupation: Politician, Physician

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Incumbent Marcus Powlowski was first elected in 2019. Before running for office he worked as an emergency room physician in Thunder Bay; he also holds a master of law degree. He lists health care, homelessness and immigration among his political priorities.

Sabrina Ree

Party: PPC

Occupation: Various

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According to her PPC candidate biography Sabrina Ree’s career has included stints as a lab technician, medical assistant, personal support worker, ESL teacher, breastfeeding mentor and volunteer firefighter, adding that she supports “real conservative values.”

Yuk-Sem Won

Party: NDP

Occupation: Union negotiator, Educator

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This is Yuk Sem Won’s third run for federal office. She is an artist, educator and union negotiator and says defending Canada’s sovereignty and security while protecting jobs and the social fabric of the county are key priorities.

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