John Goheen is the Liberal candidate for Northumberland-Clarke in the April 28, 2025, federal election. /Campaign photo
When asked about the top issues in the Northumberland-Clarke riding ahead of the 2025 federal election, Liberal candidate John Goheen says fighting tariffs, affordability and job creation are at the forefront.
Goheen is one of seven candidates who’ve tossed their hats into the ring hoping to secure the MP’s seat in Northumberland-Clarke.
As part of MBC’s candidate profiles, we asked Goheen to tell us a little more about who he is and his background.
“I am a husband and a father. I have three young boys,” says Goheen. “I’ve also been an educator with the Kawartha, Pine Ridge District School Board for 26 years roughly.”
Twenty-one of those years were spent in administration – including as a vice-principal and principal – with his education work stretching across the riding, explains Goheen, adding that through this experience, he got to know what a great spot Northumberland-Clarke is.
Goheen tells us about how his work in education – and his family – are among the inspirations behind his decision to run in the April 28 election.
When asked about the top three issues in the riding, Goheen zeroed in on affordability, job creation and fighting tariffs. He tells us more.
Goheen also says when it comes to tariffs, he and the Liberal Party of Canada with leader Mark Carney are prepared to tackle ongoing challenges. He tells us more about the party’s plans to combat tariffs and related concerns.
MBC also asked Goheen to elaborate on what his first priority would be if elected. Here’s what we heard.
Goheen has also vowed that if elected, he’ll work hard every single day to represent Northumberland-Clarke and the nation.
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(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
