Perth-Wellington PC MPP Matthew Rae. (Provided image)Perth-Wellington PC MPP Matthew Rae. (Provided image)
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PC Candidate named for Perth-Wellington

The Progressive Conservatives have their candidate for the riding of Perth-Wellington.

Matthew Rae won the nomination on Saturday.

A former public servant, community, and education advocate, Rae grew-up north of Harriston on his family’s dairy farm and currently lives in Mitchell.

He has over a decade of experience in both the public and private sector and serves on various community boards.

He currently works for an education non-profit that runs experiential STEM programming for grade 10 and 11 students.

Current MPP Randy Pettapiece announced last November that he wouldn't seek re-election.

The provincial election is June 2nd.

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