Kurt Holman
London—Fanshawe, Ontario · Conservative · Canada
“If the government still believes that good-faith religious expression should be protected, why remove the words that clearly protect it? This is the slippery slope. It rarely begins with the government's openly saying it wants to criminalize ordinary religious teaching.”
“Conservatives support protecting Canadians from threats, violence and intimidation, but we reject false choice between safety and freedom. Canada can enforce its laws against criminal conduct without placing peaceful religious expression under a cloud of fear and uncertainty. The Senate amendment would not restore that balance.”
“No one should have to pass through a hostile crowd to enter a place of worship, or wonder whether that place will still be standing in the morning.”
“Bill C-9 is presented as though Canada has no laws against threats, intimidation or hateful conduct. That is simply not true. Canada already has laws against threats, criminal harassment, intimidation, mischief, violence, public incitement and hate-motivated crime, so why does the government act as though Canada has no laws to deal with t…”
“Freedom of expression matters most when people strongly disagree. If the government can restrict lawful speech simply because someone finds it offensive, the line will keep moving. What is protected today may be questioned tomorrow, depending on who complains and who holds power. That is the dangerous path that Bill C-9 would put us on.”
“Finally, people stop saying lawful things because they fear what might happen. However, self-censorship is not the only danger. Driving hateful ideas underground does not make them disappear. It can allow resentment and hatred to grow where they are harder to challenge, until they emerge in more dangerous forms.”
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“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister broke every promise he made. He promised to keep the deficit at $62 billion, a level the Parliamentary Budget Officer had already called “unsustainable”, yet it will now balloon to nearly $80 billion. He said he would lower the debt-to-GDP ratio, but both debt and inflation are rising. He promised to spend less, but added $90 billion more. That is $5,400 in extra inflationary spending per household. Families in London are paying the price. Groceries, gas, rent and mortgages keep climbing while paycheques fall further behind. Canadians already spend more on debt interest than on health care. The budget at this time is simply irresponsible. Conservatives stand for an affordable budget for an affordable life. Londoners deserve hope, homes and a future they can afford.”
“Mr. Speaker, this week, the Liberal government released its 10th budget, with the costliest deficit outside of COVID and double what the Prime Minister 's predecessor left behind. Mark Carney broke every promise he made. He promised he would keep the deficit at $62 billion—”
“With so many young people frustrated by looking for work, what is the average number of applications a young person has to submit before getting their first job? Is it 500, 1,000 or 2,000 applications?”
“Mr. Speaker, as I stand in the chamber, I am proud to represent the people of London—Fanshawe. During the campaign earlier this year, I heard from many parents about the struggles young people have to go through just to find their first job. Many parents were on the edge of tears telling me about the struggles their children repeatedly have to go through in applying for their first job. I got my first job at the age of 16. It was unique for a person of my age. I was a systems administrator for an Internet service provider in the 1990s, when accessing the Internet was done via dial-up modem and we surfed the Internet with the Netscape Navigator browser. I wonder if that kind of unique job opportunity would be available for a young person today under the current Liberal government.”
“Madam Speaker, with regard to youth unemployment, currently Canada has the highest rate of youth unemployment in 30 years, since 1995, when we also had a Liberal government. It appears that history may be repeating itself. Could my colleague expand on how the Conservatives would resolve the crisis that Canadian youth are currently going through?”
“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister told a room full of students that they are going to have to make sacrifices. This includes students at Fanshawe College in London. Young Canadians have already sacrificed enough over 10 long years. They have sacrificed the dream of home ownership. They have paid the price as food costs have exploded. They have spent a summer without work. Food Banks Canada reported that monthly food bank visits have doubled since 2019, reaching over 2.2 million. Nearly one in five people using food banks has a job, but they still cannot make ends meet. Its CEO warned that poverty and hunger are being normalized in Canada. When will the Liberals stop breaking promises so hungry Canadians can afford to feed themselves?”
“Mr. Speaker, does focusing on fairness for the accused risk undermining victims? Not at all. Fairness protects everyone. A trauma-informed process that is also procedurally sound produces stronger convictions that stand and acquittals that are respected. Victims want justice that lasts, not verdicts overturned because the process was flawed.”
“My apologies, Mr. Speaker, but I heard only half of the translation. With regard to Bill C-11 and the Conservatives suggesting moving it back to committee, I just want to remind my Bloc colleague that we support moving Bill C-11 to committee. We will press for amendments, such as a civilian capacity plan with the provinces and territories, including funded training, dedicated contacts for military files, service standards for charging decisions and public reporting on timelines and outcomes, and also victim support in practice by expanding the sexual misconduct support and resource centre mandate to provide legal navigation, workplace safety planning and communication with civilian authorities.”
“Mr. Speaker, the member mentioned progress; I said justice. The Conservatives are looking for justice for victims. On another note, the Liberals have had 10 years to tackle sexual misconduct in the military. Instead of reading the report by Justice Deschamps, which was on Minister Sajjan's desk, the Liberals, upon forming government, ignored the problem for five years, asked for another report and then, just to be sure, asked for a third report a year later. I am not on the defence committee personally, but bringing the bill back to committee is the best way forward for Canadians.”
“This is how we honour the courage of the people who came forward, including those who were ignored or punished for speaking up. This is how we protect current members who still worry about reprisal on small bases or in tight units. This is how we preserve discipline and effectiveness so that the forces can recruit, train and deploy with confidence. Victims want justice that is timely and real. Members want a system that is fair and predictable. Canadians want a military that reflects our values and can meet the threats we face. Conservatives will work in good faith to improve this bill. We will insist on independence with accountability. We will insist on capacity with timelines. We will insist on leadership that takes responsibility rather than hiding behind process. Our men and women in uniform are the best of Canada.”
“At committee, we will press for amendments in the following areas, among others: a civilian capacity plan with provinces and territories, including funded training, dedicated contacts for military files, service standards for charging decisions and public reporting on timelines and outcomes; a clear bridge between civilian verdicts and the code of service discipline so that automatic administrative reviews follow criminal findings; real independence safeguards, including uniform non-renewable terms for key directors, transparent merit-based selection criteria and publication of any ministerial directive with reasons; a legal assistance framework for accused members in the civilian stream, with eligibility rules and cost controls so justice is decided on facts, not finances; an overseas investigation plan that sets joint tasking with civilian partners, external reviews of serious cases and clear agreements for ships and allied installations; victim support in practice by expanding the sexual misconduct support and resource centre mandate to provide legal navigation, workplace safety planning and communication with civilian authorities; term and rank discipline that removes unnecessary rank inflation and focuses on capability and accountability rather than titles.”
“Trust requires leadership accountability. Trust requires that senior ranks cannot use their position to blunt investigations or to steer outcomes. This House must make it clear that nobody is above the law. That includes ministers who ignored evidence, chiefs who were protected and senior officers who allowed plea-downs that erased the seriousness of the conduct. Policy language is not enough; implementation and oversight are everything. As I said, there is no question that Conservatives support the goal of this bill, but we need to take a responsible approach for this important legislation. We will support moving Bill C-11 to committee because victims deserve progress, not more delay.”
“Justice must work for both the complainant and the accused so that outcomes are credible, sustainable and trusted by all. A process that is trauma-informed for victims and procedurally fair for those accused produces stronger convictions and more legitimate acquittals. When prosecutions move to the civilian stream, service members should have clear access to legal assistance so that every case is decided on evidence and law, not on personal means or uncertainty about representation. Ensuring both fairness and consistency is what gives victims true justice and strengthens confidence in the entire system. Finally, in terms of culture and leadership, reports have described a long-standing culture of silence and a pattern of plea deals for minor service offences. That did not magically end with a new bill title.”
“Independence from the chain of command is the stated goal, yet the bill would give the minister power to issue written instructions or guidelines in respect of prosecutions. It would vary term lengths in ways that look arbitrary. It would rank-inflate the provost marshal general. It would remove reappointments for two directors but not for others. (1725) When appointments move to cabinet without clear and uniform safeguards, Canadians see the risk of political interference. They have seen it before. They have seen political interference and a pattern of delay that undermines confidence, leaving victims waiting. If the government wants trust, it should ensure clear, uniform and transparent selection criteria, fixed terms and public disclosure of any ministerial directives. Fairness is also essential.”
“It should also define how the forces would protect complainants on base while civilian processes run their course. The government needs to explain how military police would maintain their investigative competence if they lose domestic experience in the very file type where expertise matters most. It does not explain how the forces will coordinate with host-nation authorities in deployments at sea or on allied bases where civilians work alongside our members. If we do not plan for this now, we risk weaker investigations and a two-tier outcome for victims depending on geography. Next is independence and the risk of political interference. The bill would have key members of the military court system report directly to the minister.”
“Victims deserve timelines, trauma-informed supports and real prospects of conviction when warranted by evidence. My second concern is consistency. The code of service discipline forms a comprehensive framework that upholds discipline, efficiency and morale. It would still apply to almost everything except sexual offences that occur in Canada. Sexual offences outside of Canada would remain under military jurisdiction. Why should the same allegation be treated differently? This split risks undermining coherence. It weakens the feedback loop between criminal accountability and service discipline for conduct that can be directly tied to military duties and to unit cohesion. Instead, the bill should ensure that findings in civilian court automatically inform service discipline and career consequences.”
“There is no question that we support the goal of this legislation. Unfortunately, we know that the legislation, in its current form, does not address serious concerns with respect to the capacity, consistency or independence necessary to deliver real justice without creating new problems and inviting political interference. Let us start with capacity. Bill C-11 does not add a plan to ensure capacity or specialized expertise for military cases entering provincial systems. Since 2021, the government has been sending cases into the civilian stream. Victims and witnesses have waited, and many historical files were never taken up because of stale evidence or flawed investigations. Civilian police and Crown offices are already stretched. The bill does not provide a clear path for historical files. A promise without a plan is not justice.”
“It would align military law with recent Criminal Code updates, including publication bans and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act. It would create greater distance between the chain of command and three key justice actors by shifting appointments to the Governor in Council and by having them report directly to the minister. It would rename and rank-inflate the provost marshal to provost marshal general. It would set non-uniform terms for the director of military prosecutions and the director of defence counsel services. On paper, some of this reflects previous expert recommendations made by legal scholars and victims' groups. Conservatives have long said that everyone who serves deserves a safe and respectful workplace free of discrimination, racism, abuse of authority and sexual misconduct.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am honoured today as the member for London—Fanshawe to rise to give a speech on such an important topic. As Conservatives, we honour the brave men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces. Their duty is to protect Canada. Our duty is to protect them. Bill C-11 is presented as an effort to do that. It continues the long overdue modernization of the military justice system, and it claims to deliver justice for victims of military sexual misconduct. However, Canadians expect results, not rhetoric. They want to see the bill achieve real progress for victims, for due process and for the discipline and effectiveness of the forces. The bill would amend the National Defence Act so that most sexual offences alleged to have occurred in Canada move to the civilian system.”
“Mr. Speaker, it was nice to hear the thoughts of my colleague from Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge regarding Bill C-10 . This bill would establish an independent commissioner and office. The Conservatives support modern treaties, but our concern is that the proposed legislation to establish an independent commissioner and office would add another layer of bureaucracy and cost to the government. Does the member's opposition to Bill C-10 reflect the unwillingness to have accountability and/or oversight?”
“Mr. Speaker, as repeated throughout the day by me and my colleagues, Conservatives support modern treaties. Bill C-10 would establish an independent commissioner and office, but the creation of this new office would add an extra layer of bureaucracy and costs by the government, and not a guarantee of meaningful change. With regard to Bill C-10 , on behalf of indigenous people throughout Canada, my question is as follows: What happens if a department continues to ignore treaty obligations?”
“Mr. Speaker, as repeated throughout the day by my colleagues, Conservatives support modern treaties. There are concerns that with Bill C-10 , the establishment of an independent commissioner and office would create additional government bureaucracy. I would ask my colleague from Kenora—Kiiwetinoong to please expand on whether the commissioner would duplicate the work of the Auditor General.”
“Mr. Speaker, earlier today, our colleague from Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes mentioned that Conservatives support modern treaties. Bill C-10 would establish an independent commissioner and office. Could my colleague from Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong please expand on whether the commissioner would help resolve disputes over treaty interpretation?”
“Mr. Speaker, the Liberal Prime Minister keeps breaking promises to Canadians. He promised the fastest-growing economy in the G7 but delivered the fastest-shrinking economy. He promised to create jobs, but Canada has lost 86,000 jobs. These failures have real consequences. Ontario has lost 38,000 manufacturing jobs because of the U.S. tariffs. In the London region, June's job losses pushed unemployment to 7.2%, the second-highest nonpandemic rate since 2016. Does the Prime Minister realize his broken promises are having dire effects on Canadians?”
“Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives support modern treaties, but there are concerns that with this bill, the establishment of an independent commissioner and office would lead to more government bureaucracy. In his speech, my Conservative colleague from Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes mentioned alternatives to prevent this. How can the member opposite be certain that in the establishment of the commissioner position, no government bureaucracy will take place?”
“Mr. Speaker, I am presenting a petition to the government with regard to medical assistance in dying, also known as MAID. Due to a lack of available services or treatments, it is not a real choice. Allowing medical assistance in dying for those with disabilities or a chronic illness who are not dying devalues their lives. The petitioners call upon the government to protect all Canadians whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable by prohibiting medical assistance in dying for those whose prognosis for natural death is more than six months.”
“On behalf of the people of London—Fanshawe, I extend my condolences to his family and loved ones. His example of dignity, service and resilience will continue to inspire us all.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Philip “Arn” Brown, a man remembered for his faith, his generosity and his lifelong dedication to serving others. Arn gave countless hours to his church and community, always leading by example. He was also a long-time board member of the London—Fanshawe Conservative Electoral District Association, where his encouragement and steady resolve inspired everyone around him. Arn reminded us that perseverance matters and that no challenge is too great when faced with determination. It was at church, shortly after the last election, that I shared with Arn the news that London—Fanshawe had finally turned blue. Though he was unwell, the sparkle in his eyes and his smile said it all. Arn leaves behind his wife Ellen, his children Sean and Vanessa, and his grandchildren.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government is trying to create a crisis to ignore the real crisis Canadians are faced with. Canadians are thinking about the inflation crisis. Food inflation continues to rise 70% above target. Food prices are now 40% higher than when the Liberal government took office. The Liberals are creating a new crisis to distract from the problems they have created. Will the Liberal government please tell Canadians, including the constituents of London—Fanshawe, how it will solve the ongoing inflation crisis?”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud the Westminster Working Group, a dedicated group of neighbours in London—Fanshawe, volunteers who have, for years, brought our community together to make it even better. This is through hosting family-friendly events including free winter snowshoe rentals at Westminster Ponds, summer movies and yoga at Westminster Optimist Park and the Victoria Day weekend fireworks display at Nicholas Wilson Park. The Victoria Day weekend fireworks event has drawn over 1,000 Londoners. The group's commitment to creating accessible, family-friendly events fills our city with fun and fosters a neighbourly bond. I would like to extend a warm invitation to everyone in this community and beyond, throughout London, to enjoy these wonderful activities. Again, I thank the Westminster Working Group.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Liberals' own housing agency continues that after $74 million from the housing accelerator fund, housing starts in London are actually down by a whopping 72%. Meanwhile, students and young families are still being priced out of the market, with little hope of ever owning their own home. The Prime Minister promised to get the government into the business of building homes, not building more bureaucracy. When will the Liberals finally recognize that the red tape is the problem, not the solution, and reverse these policies that are keeping young Canadians in their parents' basements?”
“Mr. Speaker, last week, dozens of skilled workers at General Dynamics Land Systems in London were laid off, leaving many London families in uncertainty. In addition, Ontario lost over 25,000 manufacturing jobs since last May alone. Canada's unemployment rate has climbed to 7%, the highest level since 2016, outside of COVID. Meanwhile, record mortgage defaults and soaring food prices are forcing even full-time workers to rely on food banks. When will the Liberals admit the harm their policies have caused and table a budget that gets General Dynamics Land Systems employees back to work?”
“They broke their promise to reduce spending on consultants, ballooning it by 35% to a record-smashing $26 billion, while growing the bureaucracy by 44%. Canadians face nearly 7% unemployment, record-high missed mortgage payments and food prices that are driving even full-time workers to food banks. It is time for a responsible budget to reverse this lost decade of—”
“Mr. Speaker, Parliament is demanding a budget from this Liberal government. Our Conservative motion passed, requiring the Prime Minister to table a budget this spring, yet the Liberals think they can spend half a trillion dollars without a budget. Single moms, seniors and small business owners do not get the luxury of budget-free spending, and neither should this government. Yesterday, the Parliamentary Budget Officer warned, clearly, that the Liberals' reckless spending means higher deficits, and exploding interest payments on the federal debt are projected to hit $70 billion per year. This means less money for hospitals and health care, schools and teachers. Liberals shattered their promise to cap spending at 2%, instead increasing it by 8%.”
“Mr. Speaker, climate change is a concern that needs to be addressed across Canada and therefore with the environment itself. However, at a critical time like this for London—Fanshawe and the country, I feel there are other critical issues, as I said earlier: the cost of living, housing prices and crime.”
“Mr. Speaker, there has been an increase in crime in London—Fanshawe, primarily the break and enter of small businesses, and that does impact the local economy. I applaud entrepreneurs who build these businesses, but unfortunately, break and enters and thefts have occurred at the local small and medium-sized businesses that try to thrive in London—Fanshawe.”
“Mr. Speaker, all I can say with regard to what is happening in London—Fanshawe is that there is a contrast between what the Conservatives say and the Liberal and NDP approach to dealing with what is affecting Canadians today. There are all sorts of issues affecting London—Fanshawe locally, as I said, which I heard at the door: the increased cost of living, the burden that the next generation is unable to afford housing, and the increase in crime. The issues keep occurring and occurring, and the sitting government does not solve the problems.”
“Mr. Speaker, I heard various scenarios directly from the residents of London—Fanshawe at the door. For example, a constituent, a 65-year-old nurse, broke into tears when I knocked on the door. She broke down when she told me how exhausted she had been under the previous Liberal government, telling me about her inability to afford life. Because of the government, she and her husband are living paycheque to paycheque, unable to even think about retirement. The government failed her and millions of Canadians like her.”
“London—Fanshawe chose hope over division, prosperity over empty promises and leadership over empty gestures. I am committed to representing their interests vigorously in Ottawa. Together we will ensure our community's voice is strong, respected and impactful.”
“We cannot afford this directionless drift any longer. Our economy needs clarity, not confusion. We must empower, not impede, our businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. It is time to remove the barriers holding them back and give them the freedom to drive our economy forward. The business people, entrepreneurs, and white-collar and blue-collar workers are the pillars of London—Fanshawe. They are the people who will work long hours to put food on the table. They just want to know that hard work leads to a good and happy life, both for them and one day for their children. As a government-in-waiting, we stand ready with practical solutions. To the parents who lie awake wondering what tomorrow will bring, they can rest assured that we will fight to secure a brighter future for their children.”
“It is common sense that their success will build a successful economy. This carbon tax, much like the original, is not environmental stewardship. It is economic sabotage. London—Fanshawe's entrepreneurs deserve better. They deserve policies that unleash innovation, foster competition and allow our businesses to thrive, not barely survive. Moreover, young families and students in London—Fanshawe face unprecedented challenges as housing prices skyrocket beyond reach, yet the government's new housing minister says that lowering housing prices is not even on the agenda. What kind of future are we building when home ownership becomes an unattainable dream? Inflation under this government has pushed hard-working families to the brink. London—Fanshawe residents are seeing their paycheques shrink and their expenses surge every day.”
“Let us talk about the cornerstone policy of the NDP-Liberal government over the last decade: the carbon tax. After ignoring the painful economic consequences of this inflationary punishment, the government now attempts a sleight of hand, shifting the tax from consumers directly onto the producers. Are Canadians really expected to believe businesses will simply absorb these costs? Of course they will not. The costs will fall onto everyday Canadians. Across London—Fanshawe, small and medium-sized businesses form the heartbeat of our local economy. Under these new burdens, our businesses are expected to “elbow up”, but in reality, the government is tying their elbows behind their backs. I am a firm believer that success builds success. Our businesses need the government to get out of the way so they can succeed.”
“The status quo, whether it is in silly socks or fancy banker suits, is still the status quo. The Prime Minister promised change. He presented himself as the man with a plan, but as soon as he was elected, he tabled a massive, half-trillion dollar spending bill, increasing government spending by 8%, and announced that he will not give a budget any time soon. Does that look like change? Let us talk about “elbows up”. If only Canadians could save a nickel off their taxes every time the Prime Minister said those two words. However, we discovered that his cabinet, behind closed doors, quietly exempted American industries from nearly every tariff they publicly championed. Does that seem like change? No wonder President Trump endorsed the Liberals.”
“The Prime Minister ran on change. He distanced himself from the failed experiments of the former Liberal prime minister and even borrowed a number of Conservative policies. If he is sincere, if that was more than just rhetoric, I, along with my Conservative colleagues, will gladly work together to bring real change. I echo the Hon. Pierre Poilievre in welcoming the Prime Minister to borrow many more Conservative ideas, which our country so desperately needs. Unfortunately, with every passing day, it is becoming clearer and clearer that, when it comes to actions, not words, the new Liberal government is no different. It is not exactly a big surprise, with the same team of radicals in the cabinet, but it is very disappointing nonetheless. Canadians deserve to be treated like adults, with honesty, respect and transparency.”
“I am a graduate of North Lambton Secondary School, class of 1999, and a graduate of the computer engineering technology program at Lambton College in Sarnia, Ontario, in 2002. With 27 years of information technology experience, I recently earned, from McMaster University, an MBA in digital transformation utilizing artificial intelligence. In information technology, when a system fails, we can try rebooting, but if the issue is at the core, a system restart will not do much. Turning the Liberal government on and off, over and over again, will not fix Canada's problems. (1600) Until recently, I would have never even thought about running for office, but I could not sit this one out. I saw too much struggle, pain and despair, and I felt compelled to do something about it, so I put disappointment and frustration into action.”
“Worst of all, they broke the Canadian promise that, up until now, has passed from generation to generation, which is the promise that hard work leads to a good life and a beautiful home on a safe street. That was not theirs to break. It is much bigger than any party, bigger than any prime minister. It is the heart of what makes Canada the best country on Earth. I will fight relentlessly to restore that promise for London—Fanshawe and for all Canadians. This is what it is all about. On her deathbed in 2015, my mother said to me, “Kurt, live a wonderful life and be happy.” I think it is safe to say that every parent wants this for their children. We must restore Canada's promise so that all Canadians can live a wonderful life and be happy. I am a computer analyst, raised in a small town in Forest, Ontario.”
“Today, as we are witnessing a new dawn, London—Fanshawe stands proudly as a beacon, a testament, to the power of democracy and the change that it brings when pursuing genuine representation. Our community will no longer be a silent observer but an active participant shaping in our country's future. As the first Conservative member of Parliament in London—Fanshawe's history, on my first address in this sacred chamber, it is my duty to speak truth to power. The truth is that the last decade has been an unmitigated disaster. The Liberals, together with their NDP accomplices, have destroyed the middle class and cheapened the dollar while inflating the price of everything. They have trampled on Canadians' rights and freedoms, and they have caused so much division.”
“Most importantly, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my father, Ken Holman, and to my late mother, Lucy Holman. They have been both my foundation and my greatest inspiration. Through their example of personal sacrifice for the greater good and the lively debates that we shared over the supper table, I learned to believe in myself and to never to give up, understanding that with hard work and determination, I can help make a difference. It is because of these values and lessons that I stand here today. My election represents a historic moment for London—Fanshawe. For decades, many in our community felt their voices went unheard and their concerns overlooked.”
“I also wish to thank Grant Vezina, Paul Vezina, Rick Meyer, John Brotzel, Andrew Kaikkonen, Barbaralee Vail, David Weber, Shirley and Pete Heisz, Bonna Bryan, Chris O'Neil, Patrick O'Neil, Shawn Bender, Beatrix Enter and Paul O'Neill for their invaluable encouragement and support throughout my campaign. I thank each and every one of them from the bottom of my heart. Of course, I want to say a special thanks to the Hon. Pierre Poilievre for aspiring a movement to give people in London—Fanshawe, and all across Canada, hope. I also want to thank my brother, Keith; my sister-in-law, Kavita; their children, Devan, Dhiren and Diva; my sister Krystle; my brother-in-law, Justin; their children Tyler, Evan and Krystin; and my girlfriend, Dilcia “Dee” Casilla, whose love and support mean the world to me.”
“I would not be here today if it was not for them and our incredible campaign team and volunteers, which includes Carrie Anne Stephenson, Dave and Veronica Heffernan, Patrick Mair, Sam Lichtman, Nick Spina, Peter Vanderley, Matthias Vanderley, Cory Bennett, Jason Morand, Adam Cull, Arun Matthew, Ian Baldock, Chris Hagelsten, Michelle Wilson and her son Chase, Tami Hoggard, Chris Seal, Jay Cosgrove, and Rodney and Louise Sheil. There are also the other countless volunteers and members of the London Fanshawe Conservative association who helped me share the Conservative vision of a better future.”