The Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Green Party is saying Michael LaRiviere has withdrawn his candidacy after offensive comments made at an all candidates debate last week.
When asked about vaccine passports, LaRiviere compared it to the second World War when the Gestapo and German military wanted people to be tattooed.
Lavrievere did say during the all candidates debate that he does agree with educating people on why they should get vaccinated and prevent the spread of the virus.
The Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Green Party apologizes for any distress his words may have caused.
Voting is open in the federal election until 9:30pm.
Residents in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke can vote for:
- David Ainsworth – People’s Party of Canada (PPC)
- Cheryl Gallant – Conservative Party of Canada
- Stefan Klietsch – Independent
- Cyndi Mills – Liberal Party of Canada
- Jodie Primeau – New Democratic Party (NDP)