Rae Tench is proud to be your NDP candidate for Halifax West. Rae's family immigrated to Canada from Belize in 1967, with the dream of building a better life. His family found their first home in the North End of Halifax, and after 5 years, moved to Clayton Park. Halifax West has given Rae so much—it’s where he built his career, raised his family of 4, and developed deep connections with the people who make this community strong.

For over 40 years, Rae has worked in the financial services industry, focusing on Personal and Commercial banking. Over the past 20 years as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), he has focused on helping individuals and families secure their financial futures by helping them plan to achieve their financial goals. Over the past 5 years, Rae has also been a regular guest on Money Matters with Sheldon MacLeod News 95.7, offering live financial advice to callers in our community.

Rae knows firsthand the challenges people in Halifax West are facing—rising costs, financial insecurity, and access to basic services like housing and health care. These are just a few of the reasons he is stepping up to fight for an economy that works for everyone.

Real change starts with listening to people—understanding their struggles and working together to find solutions. Rae is committed to bringing the voices of Halifax West to Ottawa, ensuring that national policies reflect the needs of our community. Rae is here with you to build a fairer, more prosperous future—together.