John Nater was formally sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Perth-Wellington on Nov. 16.
“It is an honour to serve the people of Perth-Wellington, and I will be accountable to them,” Nater said following the ceremony.
“While I was officially sworn in today, I have been working on behalf of the citizens of Perth-Wellington since I was elected on Oct. 19.”
Nater’s swearing-in enables him to hire staff and open a constituency office. His Stratford office will be located at 59 Lorne Avenue, Unit A.
In the New Year, Nater will also open a full-time office in Harriston, once construction is complete at the “Old Post Office” on Elora Street.
Nater said his priorities will be those he outlined in the election campaign.
“I was elected on a platform of keeping taxes low, supporting families and living within our means,” he said. “If the government’s policies do these things, I will support them, but if they don’t, I won’t.”
He added, “While I will serve as an opposition member of Parliament, I remain committed to working constructively and corroboratively with the Liberal government on issues that matter to the people of Perth-Wellington.”
To that end, Nater’s first act after being sworn in was to write letters to five cabinet ministers emphasizing key issues to the people of Perth-Wellington.
