MP Rathika Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough-Rouge River)
MP Rathika Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough-Rouge River) announced that she will run for re-election in the new riding of Scarborough North. Her current riding of Scarborough-Rouge River will be divided in the next federal election into Scarborough North and Scarborough-Rouge Park.
Sitsabaiesan was the first person of Sri Lankan background to be elected as a Member of Canadian Parliament.
“I have consulted with the community that I am so proud to represent, and have decided that I will run in Scarborough North” said Sitsabaiesan. “Scarborough North is two thirds of my current riding, so looking to the future I want to continue serving as many of the people who put their faith in me in the 2011 election as possible. Until the next election, the residents of Scarborough-Rouge River can rely on me to continue to defend their interests here and in Parliament.”
Sitsabaiesan made the announcement while visiting a local Hindu Temple in Scarborough.
