Global News has declared Saskatchewan Party candidate Muhammad Fiaz elected in the riding of Regina Pasqua.
Summary
The Saskatchewan Party’s Muhammad Fiaz seeks re-election in Regina Pasqua.
Boundaries
The riding includes the Regina neighbourhood of Albert Park. It stretches from Dewdney Avenue in the north to Koester Road in the south. It also goes west from Campbell Street to Albert Street in the east.
Last Election
Fiaz defeated Saskatchewan NDP candidate Heather McIntyre by 275 votes in one of the closest races in 2016. Turnout in the riding was 58 per cent.
History
Regina Pasqua was one of three new ridings created for the 2016 general election.
Candidates
NDP: BHAJAN BRAR
Worked as a senior electrical engineer, a journey-person electrician, and a power engineer.
Has volunteered his efforts to fundraise for various disaster relief efforts as well as volunteering his time at the Food Bank and with Canadian Blood Services.
Bhajan was born and raised in Punjab, India, and remains an active member of Regina’s Sikh community, where he volunteers at the Aid Station for the Queen City Marathon every year.
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Brar was convicted of dangerous driving causing bodily harm in 2011. The Saskatchewan NDP said it was providing full disclosure on previous criminal convictions for any candidate.
Saskatchewan Party: MUHAMMAD FIAZ Incumbent
Currently serves as a member of the standing committee on human services.
Previously worked as a road safety consultant for SGI.
Fiaz and his family immigrated to Toronto in 1995 where they established a jewelry business.
Has become an active member of his community since moving to Saskatchewan in 2008. He volunteers his time with Humanity First and also coaches in the South Regina Community Soccer Program.
Muhammad and his wife Attia have three young boys.
Green Party: HEATHER LAU
PC Party: HARRY FRANK
Born and raised in Saskatchewan where he has spent his entire working career.
Former member of the military in the infantry and service battalion.
Went into the security and loss prevention field before entering the heavy construction field, where he currently works in the mining sector in northern Saskatchewan.
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