News Release
August 18.2006

Moore Acclaimed as Conservative Candidate

PORT COQUITLAM - Member of Parliament James Moore, Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works, the Pacific Gateway, and the 2010 Olympics, has been acclaimed as the Conservative candidate in his riding of Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam for the next election.

"The last election was less than seven months ago, but with confidence votes coming this fall in Parliament and the often challenging nature of a minority government, we are making sure we will be well prepared for an election whenever it may be called," says Moore.

The Conservative Party recently released riding associations across Canada to nominate their candidates for the next election.  Moore was unopposed for the nomination and will represent the Conservative Party in Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam in the next campaign.

Sperril Chambers, President of the Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam riding association says "James has effectively represented our riding both in opposition, and now in government.  And he has done so with integrity and honesty, and he has the full support of local Conservatives to continue representing us in Parliament."

Moore was first elected on November 27th/2000 at the age of 24, re-elected on June 28th/2004, and on January 23rd/2006 he was the first person to be elected federally to a third consecutive term in 41 years in his community.

Concluded Moore, "serving in Parliament has been the experience and honour of a lifetime.  I will always work as hard as possible towards a better Canada, a stronger British Columbia, and the best representation possible for our community."

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For more information, email Sperril Chambers at sperril_chambers@telus.net

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