Cade Desjarlais

Cade Desjarlais is a Kelowna resident and former federal NDP candidate who ran in the 2021 election for the Kelowna-Lake Country riding. Following a disappointing performance by the NDP in a recent election, he expressed concerns about the party's direction, calling for a 'working-class reset' and emphasizing the importance of British Columbia in shaping the future of the party. Desjarlais has been vocal about the need for a leader who resonates with working-class values, particularly in light of recent electoral losses and declining support for the NDP.