Ottawa councillor Matt Luloff named as Conservative candidate for Orlans

• UPDATED: According to the Conservative Party of Canada, Matthew Luloff resigned his candidacy on July 10, 2024, due to a "personal matter."

The Conservative Party of Canada has announced Ottawa city councillor, Matt Luloff, as its candidate for the next election in the riding of Orlans.

"Another common sense Conservative candidate has joined the team and we couldn't be happier," the party said in a statement, calling Luloff a "champion for robust business and economic development."

"Matt Luloff will be a tremendous asset to the team and a strong advocate for the people of Orlans."

Luloff, who represents the ward of Orleans East-Cumberland,was re-elected to city council in 2022.

He was born and raised in Ottawa, served with the Forcesin Afghanistanand later got a degree from Carleton, according to a city biography.He has advised members of Parliament and chairedboth the city's community and protective services committee and the Ottawa Public Library board, it says.

"I understand that unleashing the power of our workforce by cutting red tape and excessive regulation, axing the Liberal carbon tax, and reining in wasteful spending is what we need to do in order to bring home powerful paycheques and lower prices for the hardworking people of Orlans," said Luloffin the news release posted Friday.

Luloff would only have to give up his council seat if he wins. While a byelection would then likely take place, council could also appoint a temporary replacement.

Two years ago, then-city councillor and deputy mayor Jenna Sudds announced her bid as the Kanata-Carleton Liberal candidate and was elected as MP and is now the minister of families, children and social development.