Steeltown stays orange by electing Green

Rookie NDP MP Matthew Green, who represents Hamilton Centre, says one of his primary goals in the House will be 'addressing catastrophic climate change in a non-partisan way that is immediate.'

NDP MP Matthew Green, pictured with NDP MP Daniel Blaikie and other NDPers at Brixton's in Ottawa. Mr. Green, who won Hamilton Centre, Ont., with 46.2 per cent of the vote on Oct. 21, is already attracting national media attention and making friends in his NDP caucus. Photograph courtesy of Twitter

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BY AIDAN CHAMANDY

December 2, 2019

David Christopherson's nearly 35-year run representing parts of Hamilton at every level of government came to an end after the Oct. 21 federal election, but Mr. Christopherson's legacy will remain largely intact through his successor, and friend, rookie NDP MP Matthew Green. Mr. Green (Hamilton C...

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