Kris Rivard has been nominated as the Ontario Greens’ candidate for Timiskaming–Cochrane in the upcoming provincial election widely expected in the spring.
Born and raised in northern Ontario, Rivard was elected as a municipal councillor in West Nipissing in 2022 and currently represents the residents of Ward 1.
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“I’m running because I believe in a government that puts people before profits and stands behind every single Ontarian,” said Rivard in a news release.
“While Doug Ford has left rural communities like ours to fend for ourselves, Greens are fighting for more affordable homes, better healthcare and protections for the people and places we love.”
“Kris is a local champion who will be your voice at Queen’s Park,” said Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner. “He’s not working for a political party – he’s working for you, and I know his energy and drive will get more done for the people of Timiskaming–Cochrane.”
Rivard works as a sewage system inspector for the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority. He lives in Sturgeon Falls with his wife Janique and his son Matteo and they are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a second baby boy.
Incumbent NDP John Vanthof says he is seeking another term at Queen's Park.
See: Vanthof to carry NDP banner in next provincial election
The Conservative and Liberal candidates have not been announced.
Provincially, voters will head to the polls in June 2026 at the latest, though Premier Doug Ford is expected to call an election for spring 2025. He has given sitting MPPs until December to say if they're running again.
