Christina Wilson, the Green Party of Canada candidate for Northumberland-Clarke, is centring her campaign on rural inclusion, ecological responsibility, and economic fairness.
According to her biography, Wilson was born and raised just outside the Hamlet of Grafton in rural Northumberland County and is a long-time educator and union steward for local elementary teachers.
Wilson tells us more about background.
She says her platform draws heavily on lived experience in the community – she lives on a 26-acre property of farmland, forest, and protected wetlands shared with her parents, children and nephew.
Wilson, a fifth-generation descendant of Northumberland County farmers, says she’s deeply committed to advancing sustainable agricultural methods and promoting healthy eating. She believes a shift to ecological wisdom in farming and beyond is not only possible, but necessary.
We asked her what inspired her to run for MP.
In addition to advocating for environmentally responsible policies, Wilson says she supports the implementation of Universal Basic Income. She said seeing how the COVID-19 pandemic affected families and communities in the riding made her more determined to fight for income security that leaves no one behind.
For Wilson, the big issues voters are concerned about don’t include the one she’s most passionate about; the environment.
Outside of politics, Wilson is involved in the Grafton Green Thumbs gardening group and her local United Church. Much of her spare time is also spent driving her children to extracurricular activities.
Wilson says her party has a plan to help address tariffs.
Her campaign prioritises climate action, sustainability, and equity, with a focus on improving rural infrastructure, supporting green jobs, and investing in clean energy.
If elected, Wilson tells us her first priority will be to address affordable housing.
Wilson said she’s running to ensure the future is fair and healthy for her children and generations to come.
The federal election takes place Monday, April 28.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
