Former Chief Throws Support Behind Conservative MP

Tuesday, January 03, 2006 at 13:36

 

 

Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River Member of Parliament Jeremy Harrison’s election campaign has just received a significant boost.

 

Former Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Harry Cook is publicly endorsing the Conservative MP in his bid for re-election.

 

Cook says he’s been impressed with Harrison’s work in Ottawa over the past year-and-a-half, particularly on issues like the residential schools and Aboriginal war veterans.

 

Cook calls Harrison a sincere, young man who he feels can make a difference for residents of the northern Saskatchewan riding.

 

Cook also says during election campaigns, he puts more stock in the candidates themselves — rather than the parties they represent.

 

Cook’s support of Harrison is a blow for fellow candidates Gary Merasty of the Liberals and Anita Jackson of the NDP, in a race where the Aboriginal vote will be crucial.