Kung: Conservatives offer Kanata a chance for a change

Greg Kung, Conservative candidate in Kanata: ‘I know what responsible, compassionate governance looks like.’Article content

The Citizen invited Ottawa candidates from the four main parties to write a short article explaining what they will do for their local riding if elected. Some chose to participate; others did not. Today, Kanata Conservative candidate Greg Kung:

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