Former BC Finance Minister Mike de Jong announces federal Conservative nomination bid in Abbotsford-South Langley, citing deficit concerns.

Former BC Finance Minister Mike de Jong, a veteran politician, will run for the federal Conservative nomination in Abbotsford-South Langley, citing concerns about federal deficits and their impact on inflation. De Jong has held various cabinet positions during his eight terms in the provincial legislature. He is also committed to promoting his party, BC United, as a center-right challenger to the NDP in the province.