SASKATOON - Voters in the Saskatoon-University constituency are heading to the polls on April 28, with a group of five candidates seeking the trust of Canadians.
The incumbent candidate, the Conservative Party's Corey Tochor, is joined by four others, including Liberal candidate Greg Poelzer, NDP candidate Melissa McGillivray, Green Party candidate Isaiah Hunter, and People's Party candidate Jaxson Boot.
Corey Tochor, Conservative Party of Canada, incumbent
Corey Tochor, the Conservative MP representing the riding, was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in 2011. He was re-elected in 2016, also becoming Speaker of the Legislature.
Before entering politics, Tochor owned and operated a communications company called Health Conveyance, providing electronic messaging in health facilities.
He previously graduated with a commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan and is an active volunteer in Saskatoon.
Greg Poelzer, Liberal Party of Canada
Liberal candidate Greg Poelzer is a professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the School of Environment and Sustainability.
He has worked on energy, mining, and sustainability issues with a focus on Indigenous partnerships over the past 30 years.
Melissa McGillivray, Canada's NDP
NDP candidate Melissa McGillivray works as a psychiatric liaison nurse at St. Paul’s hospital in Saskatoon and is committed to fighting for better healthcare in the province.
She is also a registrar for the Saskatoon and District Labour Council and says she is proud to stand up for workers against American tariffs.
Isaiah Hunter, Green Party of Canada
Green Party candidate Isaiah Hunter is a computer science major in Saskatoon. He has been active with Scouts Canada, the Lumsden Lions group, local park cleanups, and Special Olympics.
He plans to fight to lower tuition fees for post-secondary education and is also an advocate for neurodivergent and gender-diverse people.
Jaxson Boot, People's Party of Canada
People’s Party of Canada candidate Jaxson Boot says he has a strong dedication to the community, and stands for freedom, personal responsibility, respect, and fairness.
Riding history and redistribution
According to data from Elections Canada and the 2021 Census of Population, Saskatoon—University is a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan with a population of 88,714. The district covers an area of 69 square kilometres, resulting in a population density of 1,286 people per square kilometre. The average age of residents is 38, and the average income is $59,600.
Voter turnout in the last federal election was 68 per cent.
Issues important to voters in the Sasakatoon—University riding include the impact of tariffs on industries including potash, the affordability issue, housing availability, and the homeless situation. Saskatoon has also seen a fentanyl crisis, with a large number of overdoses to start 2025.
The riding consists of a portion of the City of Saskatoon with boundaries starting at the intersection of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Saskatchewan River and the city’s northern limit. From there, it stretches generally southeast and south along the city’s northern and eastern edges to Highway 5. The boundary continues west and southwest along Highway 5 to McKercher Drive, then south along McKercher to Eighth Street East. It follows Eighth Street west — including Eighth Street West and its extension — to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Saskatchewan River. The line then heads generally northeast along the river to the extended line of 33rd Street East, then west along that line and 33rd Street East to Warman Road. From there, it runs generally north along Warman Road and Wanuskewin Road to a point near latitude 52°11′43″N and longitude 106°37′22″W. The boundary then heads directly east to the river at approximately 52°11′43″N, 106°36′50″W, and follows the river northeast back to the starting point.
Canada votes on Monday night, April 28.
-With information from John Cairns and Anastasiia Bykhovskaia.
