Candidate Profiles - Leduc-Wetaskiwin

As part of our coverage in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election, here are the candidates running for the riding of Leduc-Wetaskiwin. The riding was first established in 2022 (formerly Edmonton-Wetaskiwin) and is currently held by incumbent Mike Lake of the Conservative Party. Here are the six candidates vying for election coming April 28th.

Mike Lake -- Conservative Party of Canada (Incumbent)

Mike Lake has been an elected member of parliament since 2006 when he was first elected in the former riding of Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont. He's maintained the seat through two electoral redistricting, one in 2015 and the most recent in 2022. Lake is a graduate of the University of Alberta and the father of two children. He did not respond to our interview request. 

Kirk Cayer -- United Party of Canada

Raised in Ottawa and now living in Leduc, Kirk Cayer is described as a community-first leader who believes politics needs less careerism and more real-world experience. He says he's running for a seat in parliament because he knows the cost of inaction is paid by hardworking Canadians. Here is his interview with the One:

Ronald Brochu -- Liberal Party of Canada

Brochu was born in Northern Alberta and has experience working in agriculture, financial management and public service. Part of his platform includes goals to advance sustainable energy solutions and strengthen rural communities. According to the party, Brochu brings strong financial expertise that will help shape Canada's future. He did not respond to our interview request.

Jose Flores -- People's Party of Canada

Jose Flores is the second youngest son of 8 kids to parents who immigrated to Edmonton in the early 1990's from El Salvador. Flores is seeking election in the riding of Leduc-Wetaskiwin on a platform of common sense and classical conservatism. The party describes him as a hard-working, creative, motivated, and dependable person. Here is his interview with the One:

Katherine Swampy -- New Democrats

Swampy has been fighting for First Nations rights since she was 11-years-old, and is now an Indigenous leader, advocate, academic, and mother. She served as a band councilor for the Samson Cree Nation for six years and is active on numerous boards and committees. She did not respond to our request for an interview.

Christopher Everingham -- Canadian Futures Party

Everingham will represent the Canadian Futures Party in their federal election debut. The party says their mandate is to bring Canadians better, and more powerful, evidence-based solutions. From fixing the housing crisis to advancing climate resilience. Here is his interview with the One: