Michael John Canden is a member of the Lourenne Democratic Party. He is former Deputy Leader and their candidate for the role of Minister of Science and Technology. Born on January 7th, 2429 to Belinda and Harold Canden in Valois, New Kreshar, he graduated Ceran Medical School with a MD in 2444. After retiring from medicine in 2464, he became involved in politics and was intrigued by the ideals of the Lourenne Democratic Party. Soon, he became their new candidate for Foreign Affairs and became Deputy Leader when David Mirabeau Anderson stepped down.