Meet Amanda Robertson, the provincial New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate in the Bay of Quinte by-election.
The mom of three and her husband, a local family doctor, moved to the area and made Belleville home about 8 years ago. She says this move was large in part the family doctor shortage, which she saw has become worse.
Robertson has her Masters in occupational therapy. She describes that metical role as being based around enabling people to participate in the things they want to, need to, or must do to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Roberston says she’s thrown her hat in the ring because she believes the Bay of Quinte deserves better.
As a school board trustee, she witnesses first hand the problems through the number of calls the receives from parents.
She shared with us her top priorities she sees for the riding.
Listen to our full interview here:
Election day is this Thursday, September 19th.
Written by Emily Chatwood
