Sarah Rennie – LJI reporter

The Conservative Party of Canada has declared that Priska St-Pierre and David De Repentigny will represent the party as candidates for the Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon riding and the Châteauguay-Les Jardins-de-Napierville riding in the upcoming federal election on April 28.

St-Pierre is a businesswoman, and a national trainer in a patient support program in the field of coverage for specialized medications. She has lived with her partner and two chocolate Labrador dogs in Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka for the past twelve years. She is a mother of three children, and grandmother of eight grandchildren.

“I am honoured to have been chosen as the party’s official candidate,” says St-Pierre, who is vying to represent the constituents of Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon. “I am convinced that Canada must be governed differently, and with a serious and thoughtful approach,” she adds, noting it is time to put the government in order.

Napierville resident David De Repentigny is running to represent the neighbouring riding of Châteauguay-Les Jardins-de-Napierville for the Conservative Party.

De Repentigny has worked with the Canada Border Services Agency for nearly twenty years, where he notes his work in various departments, including management, health and safety, union management, and employee assistance led to the installation of defibrillators at border crossing points. He is also a member of the Napierville Fire Department.

“Whether through blood drives, food bank collections, or other community events, I have always made sure to involve my children in these volunteer efforts, instilling in them the essential values of solidarity and civic engagement,” says De Repentigny, who intends to prioritize responsible budget management, economic stability, and security.

Recently, De Repentigny stepped away from the campaign for a day to walk in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Chateauguay, which was presided over by his daughter Olivia who was named queen by the Chateauguay and Valley Irish Heritage Association.

“I want to make politics more accessible, but more importantly, I want to take real action for our families, our seniors, and our children, ensuring we leave them a land and a country in better shape than it is today,” says De Repentigny of his decision to run in this election.