Jocelyne Poirier named federal Conservative Party candidate for Beaches-East York riding
Jocelyne Poirier has been named as the Conservative Party of Canada candidate in Beaches-East York in advance of this year’s federal election.
Born and raised in East Toronto, and a proud Beaches-East York resident, Poirier has been dedicated to improving her communities.
A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), with nearly a decade of her career in financial leadership across dynamic, high-growth environments, she is dedicated to leveraging her expertise in leadership, strategy, and sustainability to address the challenges facing Canadians today, said a news release announcing her candidacy.
Throughout her career, Poirier has guided organizations through critical transitions, enhancing operational efficiency and managing risk.
Beyond her professional life, Poirier is an award-winning community leader with a deep passion for public service. She has championed or supported various initiatives including but not limited to medical illness detection and treatment, youth development, poverty reduction, and the environment. From leading philanthropic campaigns to volunteering her time with various organizations, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to the well-being of people, said the news release.
Over the past nine years, Poirier has watched the growing pressures on Canadians—whether it’s rising cost of living, sharp increase in interest rates affecting homeowners and businesses, crime on the rise, record numbers of people lining up at the food bank or young people struggling to see a future where they can succeed. She believes in the need for fiscal responsibility in government, affordability for Canadians, and a vision for a more prosperous Canada, said the news release.
Fluent in both English and French, she can represent the riding at the national level. She has been active politically as a volunteer for almost a decade. Poirier is also a long-time runner and softball player who enjoys the social, physically active, and outdoor components of these activities.
She is committed to strong representation for Beaches-East York and is ready to advocate for the community and drive meaningful change, said the news release.
The federal riding of Beaches-East York is held by Liberal Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, who has been the MP since first being elected in 2015. Erskine-Smith will be running in the next federal election which will take place sometime in 2025.
