After the results of last night’s federal election, Mayor Jeff Leal has congratulated Liberal candidate and MP-Elect Emma Harrison for winning the Peterborough seat from Monday night.

Leal was briefly in attendance at Harrison’s election party at the Canadian Canoe Museum when the latter made her entrance, moments after she was declared the winner of her respective riding.

Leal also served as MPP for the former Peterborough-Kawartha riding (now Peterborough) for four terms from 2003 to 2018 under the Liberal Party.

The following is a statement released by Leal:

On behalf of the City of Peterborough, I offer my sincere congratulations to Emma Harrison on being elected as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Peterborough.

I also want to thank Michelle Ferreri for her service as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Peterborough – Kawartha.

Our community faces important challenges and opportunities, including the need for more housing, investments in critical infrastructure, support for local economic growth, and partnerships that strengthen services for our residents.

We look forward to working with MP Harrison to ensure that federal policies and programs support the needs of communities like Peterborough.

We wish her every success as she begins this important work on behalf of our community.

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There’s a new sheriff in town as Liberal Party candidate Emma Harrison has been elected the Member of Parliament of the Peterborough riding, as she celebrated her victory at the Canadian Canoe Museum on Monday night.

Andy Mitchell, campaign manager (left), celebrates Emma Harrison's (right) victory for the Liberal Party, unseating incumbent Michelle Ferreri. All Photos by David Tuan Bui.

Harrison defeated incumbent and Conservative candidate Michelle Ferrari with 36,772 votes (52.6 per cent) to the latter’s 29,865 votes (42.7 per cent).

The MP-elect was named the Liberal Party candidate on March 22 and had 37 days to campaign before the election. In addition to crediting her campaign staff, Harrison noted that she put in the work to hear the concerns of her constituents, which ultimately led to her election.

“Working tirelessly, listening, showing up and asking questions on what the people are concerned about,” she explained.

Harrison’s win was not the only vital win for the Liberals, as Mark Carney was elected as Prime Minister with a minority government.

“It's what we need right now. We need a Mark Carney-led government, absolutely,” explained Harrison. “He is the perfect person for this time, we've said it over and over again, it is a critical election and we are so lucky to have him.”

A Selwyn resident, Harrison is a third-generation farmer and small business owner, operating her family farm alongside her husband, Peterborough paramedic Connor, and their children. While she has no prior political experience, Harrison said that fact will ‘absolutely not’ deter her from getting the job done.

“I have a tremendous amount of life experience that's going to lend itself beautifully to this role, like it did in the campaign,” she explained.

The following were the results of the Peterborough Riding:

Emma Harrison (Liberal) - 37,802 votes (52.5 per cent)
Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) - 30,734 votes (42.7 per cent)
Heather Ray (NDP) - 2,187 votes (3 per cent)
Jazmine Raine (Green Party) - 602 votes (0.8 per cent)
Jami-Leigh McMaster (PPC) - 258 votes (0.4 per cent)
Chad Jewell (Ind) - 210 votes (0.3 per cent)
Matthew Grove (CHP) 155 votes (0.2 per cent)

The following were the results of the federal election:

Liberals - 163 seats (minority government)
Conservative - 149 seats
Bloc Québécois - 23 seats
New Democrats - seven seats
Green Party - one seat

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Mayor Jeff Leal Congratulates Liberal MP-Elect Emma Harrison On Election Victory

After the results of last night’s federal election, Mayor Jeff Leal has congratulated Liberal candidate and MP-Elect Emma Harrison for winning the Peterborough seat from Monday night.

Leal was briefly in attendance at Harrison’s election party at the Canadian Canoe Museum when the latter made her entrance, moments after she was declared the winner of her respective riding.

Leal also served as MPP for the former Peterborough-Kawartha riding (now Peterborough) for four terms from 2003 to 2018 under the Liberal Party.

The following is a statement released by Leal:

On behalf of the City of Peterborough, I offer my sincere congratulations to Emma Harrison on being elected as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Peterborough.

I also want to thank Michelle Ferreri for her service as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Peterborough – Kawartha.

Our community faces important challenges and opportunities, including the need for more housing, investments in critical infrastructure, support for local economic growth, and partnerships that strengthen services for our residents.

We look forward to working with MP Harrison to ensure that federal policies and programs support the needs of communities like Peterborough.

We wish her every success as she begins this important work on behalf of our community.

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Liberal Candidate Emma Harrison Named MP-Elect For Peterborough In Federal Election

There’s a new sheriff in town as Liberal Party candidate Emma Harrison has been elected the Member of Parliament of the Peterborough riding, as she celebrated her victory at the Canadian Canoe Museum on Monday night.

Harrison defeated incumbent and Conservative candidate Michelle Ferrari with 36,772 votes (52.6 per cent) to the latter’s 29,865 votes (42.7 per cent).

The MP-elect was named the Liberal Party candidate on March 22 and had 37 days to campaign before the election. In addition to crediting her campaign staff, Harrison noted that she put in the work to hear the concerns of her constituents, which ultimately led to her election.

“Working tirelessly, listening, showing up and asking questions on what the people are concerned about,” she explained.

Harrison’s win was not the only vital win for the Liberals, as Mark Carney was elected as Prime Minister with a minority government.

“It's what we need right now. We need a Mark Carney-led government, absolutely,” explained Harrison. “He is the perfect person for this time, we've said it over and over again, it is a critical election and we are so lucky to have him.”

“I have a tremendous amount of life experience that's going to lend itself beautifully to this role, like it did in the campaign,” she explained.

The following were the results of the Peterborough Riding:

Emma Harrison (Liberal) - 37,802 votes (52.5 per cent)

Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) - 30,734 votes (42.7 per cent)

Heather Ray (NDP) - 2,187 votes (3 per cent)

Jazmine Raine (Green Party) - 602 votes (0.8 per cent)

Jami-Leigh McMaster (PPC) - 258 votes (0.4 per cent)

Chad Jewell (Ind) - 210 votes (0.3 per cent)

Matthew Grove (CHP) 155 votes (0.2 per cent)

The following were the results of the federal election:

Liberals - 163 seats (minority government)

Conservative - 149 seats

Bloc Québécois - 23 seats

New Democrats - seven seats

Green Party - one seat

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