Oakville Conservative EDA

Today we honour the brave Canadian men and women who serve, and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to secure the freedom that we enjoy today.

You are invited!!

Join us on October 12th for a discussion with inspirational Conservative women who have chosen to dedicate themselves to public service. Discover their motivations and the hear about the journeys that led them into the political arena.

Melissa Lantsman, MP and Deputy Leader of the CPC

Anna Roberts, MP

Senator Salma Ataullahjan

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Today is a day to celebrate the achievements of Canadian women and how far we’ve come, and to take a moment to think about women around the world who are still fighting for their basic rights.

Their sacrifices will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Thank you to all Canadian veterans who have given themselves to the highest possible cause. Today we honour, cherish, and remember you.

Our Conservative motion to investigate the $54 million passed.

Now, call in the auditors to get to the truth.

Oakville News recently published my thoughts on Arctic Sovereignty. Our World is not the safe and comforting place it mostly has been over the last 50 years. Retired Canadian Military personnel have made it clear we are not in a position to protect ourselves in this increasingly dangerous world. We need to invest in our defence. Less focus on pronouns, more focus on our military!

We need a made-in-Canada Arctic Strategy by Kerry Colborne

Governments have long discussed how best to defend the High Arctic – our northern frontier. This takes on more importance now with Russian adventurism in full flight and the sighting of Chinese ships and nuclear submarines near Tuktoyaktuk in the area we know as the Northwest Passage. Even the United States has on at least two occasions – 1969 and 1985 -- entered the sovereign area, without authorization.

Credit: The Canadian Encyclopedia

"Canadians' safety is at risk if we do not step up to the plate and adequately defend," said Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, critic for northern affairs and Arctic sovereignty. "We need leadership." Zimmer wonders how Canada would respond to a military threat in the High Arctic.
In a recent email, MP Leslyn Lewis wrote: “We can no longer take our national security for granted. We share an arctic border with Russia and must bolster our military to protect our sovereignty.” If there is an international conflict, Canada’s Arctic is likely on the flight path.

Canada claims that the waters of the Arctic Archipelago are our internal waters – not an international passage. That claim is disputed by the US. However, asserting Canadian sovereignty allows Canada to regulate fishing, the environment, and resources. It also means we can charge duties or inspect any ships passing through our Arctic.

For Canada to assert sole responsibility will require enhanced defence forces. We would need to beef up our Coast Guard and military surveillance using increased air patrols and satellite observation.

One other option is to team with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which has a stake in keeping the Arctic free of conflict and ensuring the circumpolar area remains demilitarized and open to marine traffic. Who manages that increased traffic and who has the authority to restrict access and passage of hazardous substances? Clearly, geography dictates that is the responsibility of Canada.
Making the Arctic a priority
Defence Minister Anand says Canada has trained over 33,000 soldiers in Ukraine; how many are being trained to safeguard Canada’s Arctic? NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, said he expects Canada to keep its promise to increase defence spending to 2% of GDP. The federal Liberals have been under-delivering on this commitment. The Liberals are also failing to aid our Northern communities. Our federal government needs to identify priorities, among which is national sovereignty and defence.
Even Yukon’s Liberal Premier Sandy Silver recently emphasized our needed presence and attention in the region. In July, he spoke on Economic Development Challenges in a Volatile Arctic at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Summit.
“If Arctic sovereignty is not around anymore, then we’re all in jeopardy. You know, it took us 25 years to get our [Canadian] Rangers in the North new rifles … we have nuclear technology from other countries in our circumpolar region, so, we’ve been on a kind of a little bit of a travelling roadshow about the importance of sovereign communities with our premiers.”
The Harper government changed the tone of arctic politics and policy. Liberal documents like Northern Dimension emphasized the interconnectedness and internationality of the circumpolar region. But the Harper approach defended Canadian national interests in the region. Defending Canada’s borders and sovereignty has always been a leading priority for Conservatives.
We also believe it our national responsibility to safeguard and improve the quality of life of our northernmost citizens. In the territories, food insecurity is a growing issue and basic groceries typically cost four times as much as they do in the south. We need to partner with private industry and promote responsible resource development. For Conservatives, a comprehensive arctic policy encompasses both the protection of sovereignty and the increased independence and economic viability of northern communities – it is one package.

Prime Minister Harper visited the Arctic nine times to ensure Canada staked its ownership of the region. In 2007 he stated, “Canada’s new government understands that the first principle of Arctic sovereignty is: Use it or lose it.” That resolve has been tested by the Chinese and Russians recently, and the Danes, who lay claim to tiny, disputed Hans Island (80.824398° N -66.461179° W) located halfway between Greenland and Ellesmere Island, Nunavut.

During and after the Cold War, we could count on NORAD and the North Warning System to protect us. Today, the aging system does not adequately cover the entire Arctic Archipelago. With a more accessible Arctic due to climate change, plus more aggressive players on the world scene, we cannot rely on the USA or NATO to defend us. As in other areas – like energy and public health – Canada needs a homegrown coherent plan to defend our interests. We also need a strategy to work with the private sector to intelligently utilize arctic resources for the benefit of our northern residents.

Kerry Colborne is a Canadian entrepreneur, Conservative Party candidate in Oakville Ontario riding in 2021 and current candidate of record.

It's your money, you should be in control of it.

Conservatives are the only ones that will cut taxes for Canadians and cap government spending to make life more affordable.

Say NO to planned tax hikes: https://conservative.ca/cpc/stop-all-planned-tax-increases/

Check out this recent op-ed from our Candidate of Record, Kerry Colborne

We need a made-in-Canada Arctic Strategy: Op-Ed "Canada needs a homegrown coherent plan to defend our interests. We also need a strategy to work with the private sector to intelligently utilize arctic resources for the benefit of our northern residents," states resident Kerry Colborne.

BREAKING: Costly coalition of Trudeau-Singh vote to TRIPLE the carbon tax on gas, heat & groceries.

Conservatives vote to cut your taxes.

Trudeau spends, borrows, and taxes. Then government costs more. Then you pay more. It’s .
Help our Conservative team STOP Liberal plans to pour gas on this inflationary fire.
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Tim Horton's Give a Smile, Gt a Smile Campaign is back and once again supporting Food4Kids Halton here in Oakville. Thanks to the generosity of the Oakville community in 2021, Food4Kids Halton raised $59,500.00 allowing a 27% enrollment increase since February 2020 without turning anyone away. The incredible amount of funds raised went directly to feeding our kids. In challenging times, this campaign is lifesaving for our organization and the children we serve. Thank you for the smiles, Oakville!

Congratulations to Pierre Poilievre for his decisive win Saturday night. He made a great speech pledging support for all Canadians, for our oil and gas industry ("technology not taxes"), our farmers and our ability to produce the food we and the world needs, and to make Canada a more welcoming place for immigrants where they can work in the profession they have trained for.

On behalf of the Oakville Conservative Riding Association, we would like to extend an enthusiastic and heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to Pierre Poilievre for his victory on Saturday night in our Party's Leadership Race!

Now we must strive for unity as conservatives across the country, and come together to defeat Justin Trudeau and the Liberals the next opportunity we get.

To commemorate this special time for our Party, here are some photos of our lovely candidate of record, Kerry Colborne, with Pierre ⬇️

Great to catch up with Lisa Raitt yesterday! Thanks to Hanan Rizkalla and the Oakville North Burlington riding association for the invite!

Justin Trudeau thinks he is hurting Conservatives politically by saying “no” to our proposals; in fact, he is punishing Canadians with his petty political vengeance.

Oakville Conservatives are proud to call this beautiful country home 🇨🇦🍁🏔

Join us in celebrating Canada Day, come by our booth at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park July 1st after 5:00PM, come get a family picture, free Canada swag, face painting, and meet Candidates of Record Hanan Rizkalla and Kerry For Oakville

Check out this great op-ed written by Kerry Colborne, Oakville's CPC candidate of record! ⬇️

What does redefining chaplaincy really mean?: Op-Ed In a guest op-ed, Kerry Colborne suggests it's time the Minister of National Defence's Advisory Panel take a second look at their recent report on systemic racism and discrimination.

Young Leaders For Ukraine - A fundraising gala dinner in support of the Ukrainian people - raising funds for those desperately in need. June 16th, 6-9:30 pm in

Tickets are on sale until Mon June 6th! Hurry & get your tickets NOW! 🇺🇦
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