What They're Saying
Click to see some of the New Democrats who are supporting Nils for Leader

“Nils is a cool competent guy. His new modern approach is just what we need to address BC politics and the BC economy.”
   Former Premier Dan Miller

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“I’m impressed by Nils Jensen. His message, sincerity and experience will expand our base across the province.”
Raj Sihota, Election Planning Co-Chair for Jack Layton and Canada’s NDP
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“Nils has done a fantastic job in his community for the people of Victoria. He’s a consensus builder and a mediator.”
Carol Judd, Victoria federal 1997 Candidate
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“Nils is a modern guy who can relate to young families and diverse communities.”
Maya Russell, Women’s Rights Committee Treasurer
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“This is the leader who will bring back our voters, plain and simple.”
Mel Gauthier, Provincial Council Rep Okaganan West
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“Nils has the ability to dig into complex issues. He’s smart and accomplished. He’s going to be taken seriously – watch out!”
Debra Burton, Coquitlam School Trustee
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“I’m supporting Nils Jensen because he has the depth and experience we need in a Leader.”
David Black Former Treasurer, Canada’s NDP
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“It takes experience to know how to listen. Nils Jensen has that rare skill of being able to listen and learn from others.”
Steve McClurg, 33 year member and organizer
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“Nils Jensen is genuine, compassionate and very personable.”
Kelly Quinn, BC NDP Executive
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“I urge delegates to select Nils Jensen as Leader. I've seen our party go through many stages, and this is the stage when we must choose a strong, new voice. Jensen provides exactly the blend of passion and
intelligence that this province needs.”

Mike Farnworth Former Minister of Health and MLA, Port Coquitlam
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Who's with Nils

Dawn Black, former Member of Parliament New Westminster

Carolyn Chalifoux,
Secretary-Treasurer, New Westminster and District Labour Council

Andy Ross, Vice-President, OPEIU Local 378, President New Westminster NDP

Anita Hagen, former Deputy Premier and MLA, New Westminster

Kelly Quinn
, BC NDP Executive, COPE Treasurer, Vancouver and District Labour Council Secretary

Steve McClurg, 33 year member and Organizer

Karen Rockwell, Port Moody City Councillor

Debra Burton, Coquitlam School District Trustee

Dan Miller, former Premier

Mike Farnworth, former Cabinent Minister and MLA

David Tones, Secretary-Treasurer IWA Canada

Jessie Uppal, Treasurer Jack Layton and Canada's NDP, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Premier Ujjal Dosanjh

Maya Russell
, Treasurer Womens Rights Committee, former YND Co-Chair

Raj Sihota, EPC Co-Chair Jack Layton and Canada's NDP

David Black, former Treasurer Canada's NDP, Vancouver-Hastings Provincial Council Rep, Vancouver and District Labour Council Executive Member

Danielle Marchand, Womens Rights Committee Steering Member

Mel Gauthier, Okanagan-Vernon NDP Provincial Council Rep

Joan Fletcher, Womens Rights Committee Steering Member

Betty McClurg, Honourary Life Member

Ted Allen, President Surrey-Cloverdale NDP

Wilf McIntyre, 2nd Vice-President IWA Canada

Carol Judd, 1997 Victoria Federal Candidate

James Fletcher, Treasurer Vancouver-Hastings NDP

Dave Crossley, former President Simon Fraser Student Society

Kevin Harding, Port Moody-Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam Young New Democrats Co-Chair

Michael Vogel, Port Coquitlam-Burke Mountain Young New Democrats Chair

Wally Braul, former President, West Coast Environmental Law

Matthew Todd, Councillor, City of White Rock

Don Anderson, BC NDP Executive Member

Dwaine Martin, Ministerial Assistant to former Finance Minister Paul Ramsey

Jim Rutkowski, BCGEU Shop Steward

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“Nils has the ability to dig into complex issues. He’s smart and accomplished. He’s going to be taken seriously – watch out!”
Debra Burton Coquitlam School Trustee