Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay PC Candidate Claude Bourgeois says State of Local Roads, Health Care and Cell Services are Major Issues he’s Hearing from Voters

Jun 22, 2026 | Local News

Claude Bourgeois is the PC candidate for the upcoming provincial by-election for  Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay.

Bourgeois,  Chéticamp native and longtime business owner in the area, said he helped on  previous  campaigns for Inverness PC candidates Allan MacMaster and Kyle MacQuarrie .  When asked about  major issues  in the area, Bourgeois said the big one he keeps hearing about is the state of local  roads.  He also pointed to   healthcare services and undependable cell services. 

Claude Bourgeois, PC candidate in the Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay by-election.

As for what he brings to the table, Bourgeois  said he brings an understanding of the local area. 

Bourgeois urged residents to get  out  and vote. 

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