Article content continuedFinley put out a statement supporting Lewis’ nomination, and the two have been touring the riding together. “Leslyn has shown time and again that she is hardworking and passionate, just like the people here in Haldimand-Norfolk,” Finley said. Heading into the leadership race, Lewis had almost no profile, at least outside of Toronto. One of her strongest regions in the race was southern Ontario, including in Haldimand-Norfolk which she won by a wide margin on the first ballot. Lewis also received heavy support in Western Canada, including coming in first in Saskatchewan and second in Alberta.

Source: National Post September 15, 2020 13:00 UTC