An outspoken advocate for Labrador rights has joined the race for the upcoming federal byelection in the region.
Ern Condon, a veteran of municipal politics in Labrador City, is running as an independent.
Condon also ran as an independent in Labrador in the 2004 general election, placed third in a field of five candidates.
Ern Condon
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The May 24 byelection is being held to replace Liberal MP Lawrence O'Brien, who died in December following a battle with cancer.
The other candidates are Liberal Todd Russell, Conservative Graham Letto, New Democrat Frances Fry and Green Jason Crummey.
The byelection will be cancelled if a general election is called first.
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