The Saskatchewan Liberals have named Tara Jijan as their new interim leader.
Jijan, who ran for the party in the 2016 provincial election in the Regina Coronation Park constituency, was announced as the interim leader Sunday in Regina.
“I believe that the principles of liberalism are alive and well in this province. Through meaningful consultation with our members, the public, and a broad range of community groups, our party will be putting forward progressive policies that will benefit every Saskatchewan citizen,” Jijan said in a news release.
Jijan accepted the interim role because she believes Saskatchewan’s “other political parties are becoming increasingly polarized,” the news release stated.
The party says Jijan is a volunteer and advocate in the areas of education, mental health, workplace safety and community safety.
Former Liberal leader Darrin Lamoureux stepped down from the position in early September. The party is aiming to find a permanent replacement in 2018.
