Ryan Meili, a Saskatoon doctor and founder of a think-tank focused on the health of Canadians, has stated his intentions to enter provincial politics.
In a Facebook post, Meili said he is seeking the Saskatchewan NDP nomination for Saskatoon-Meewasin.
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He’ll be running in the riding of the late Roger Parent.
Parent, who was serving his second term as MLA, tragically passed away suddenly after a battle with cancer at the age of 63.
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This will not be the first time Meili has tried his hand at politics.
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He ran for the leadership of the provincial NDP in 2009 and lost to Dwain Lingenfelter.
He ran again in 2013, when Cam Broten was declared leader.
A byelection date has not been set.
Meaghan Craig contributed to this story
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