From Caledonia to Ottawa: Jessica’s Ready to Work for You

South Shore–St. Margarets is a riding unlike any other — a coastal gem steeped in tradition, natural beauty, and an economy tied directly to the global stage. Whether it's the lobster harvesters of Shelburne, the Christmas tree growers of Lunenburg County, or the families navigating rising grocery and housing costs across the region, the challenges we face aren't isolated. They're shaped by international markets, climate forces, and federal policy decisions made far beyond our shores.

That's why the moment demands more than just a local voice in Ottawa — it demands someone who understands how local resilience is built on national sovereignty and smart global engagement.

Our Economy, Anchored in Exports and Tradition

From Queens County to Barrington, our economy relies heavily on exports. Lobster and seafood processing, Christmas tree cultivation, and forestry remain critical industries. But these sectors don't operate in a vacuum. American trade policy, border slowdowns, and shifting international tariffs can upend a season overnight. Navigating those disruptions requires leadership that knows how to defend local jobs while fostering stronger market access.

The region's seafood and Christmas tree industries aren't just seasonal traditions — they're economic powerhouses. South Shore–St. Margarets contributes over $700 million annually in lobster exports 【1】 and ships more than 2.3 million Christmas trees each year, largely to American buyers【2】. Jessica understands that preserving access to these markets means protecting our sovereignty, standing up to unfair trade practices, and ensuring the people behind these industries — not just the products — are at the centre of federal policy.

Jessica Fancy-Landry brings that leadership. Raised on a working mushroom farm in Caledonia and the granddaughter of a Christmas tree farmer, Jessica knows this way of life firsthand. But she pairs that rural work ethic with deep experience in public policy, financial oversight, and community investment — the kind of background that allows her to connect global pressures with local realities.

Tackling Affordability and Protecting What Matters Most

From inflation at the checkout line to housing pressures in Mahone Bay and Tantallon, South Shore residents are feeling squeezed. These aren't just economic issues — they're sovereignty issues. When foreign corporations consolidate grocery chains or speculate in housing markets, rural Canadians pay the price.

Jessica's track record shows she's not waiting for Ottawa to act. As Board Chair of the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia, she's directed more than $2 million into local communities to tackle food insecurity, invest in climate resilience, and strengthen public services. She co-founded the David Gunning Zero Hunger Campaign, raising nearly half a million dollars to feed Nova Scotia's students.

Health Care, Climate, and Community

Jessica's leadership also spans healthcare policy and environmental protection. She's worked directly with Nova Scotia's health boards to set standards and improve services, and she brings a strong voice to issues like rural physician shortages, climate-resilient infrastructure, and affordable childcare.

She knows that South Shore–St. Margarets doesn't need cookie-cutter solutions. It needs advocacy that honours what's unique about us — our forests, our fisheries, our families — and a representative who doesn't just "show up," but who's been here all along.

Why Now? Why Jessica?

Jessica Fancy-Landry isn't just running to be a Member of Parliament. She's running to be a champion for the communities that raised her. With a deep sense of service and a proven history of getting things done, she offers more than slogans — she offers substance.

In a world where global shifts increasingly shape local life, Jessica offers the political courage, policy experience, and grassroots understanding to move South Shore–St. Margarets forward — together.

【1】Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Nova Scotia Fisheries and Seafood Sector Export Statistics, 2023.
【2】Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture. Annual Christmas Tree Industry Snapshot, 2023; Lunenburg County Christmas Tree Producers Association.