| Fellow Oakville West Conservatives, On behalf of your Board, I’m pleased to share important updates about your Association — and there’s real momentum to report. Convention & Leadership Many of you followed the recent national convention in Calgary. Oakville West was proudly represented by eight delegates elected by our Members. The atmosphere was energetic and optimistic. It was especially encouraging to see so many younger delegates in attendance, along with strong representation from across the country — including a powerful Ontario presence. The leadership vote was a defining moment. Pierre Poilievre was decisively endorsed as Leader, earning the support of 87% of delegates. With that strong mandate behind us, our Party is united and focused on advancing a clear, principled policy agenda. A Major Policy Win for Oakville West The convention debated a wide range of policy and constitutional resolutions. We are especially proud to report that a resolution submitted by Oakville West passed with overwhelming support — more than 92% in favour. Just before the last federal election, Liberal, NDP, and Bloc members of the Finance Committee combined to vote to recommend removing charitable status from religious institutions. Conservative members opposed the motion but did not have sufficient support to defeat it. While this recommendation has not yet become law, it is a serious concern. Religious institutions across Canada — churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples of all faiths — provide essential charitable services to those most in need. Their ability to operate depends entirely on their charitable status. This change would devastate the charitable sector. Our resolution affirmed the Conservative Party’s support for preserving charitable status for the vital community work these institutions perform. Delegates responded decisively. This achievement reflects months of thoughtful effort by our Policy Committee, under the leadership of Board Member Joel Gretton. Their hard work made a real difference — and Oakville West’s voice was heard loudly and clearly on the national stage. Call for Candidate Nominations EDAs across the country are actively identifying and recruiting strong candidates right now. Oakville West is no exception. If we are to form government, we must win ridings like ours. That begins with selecting an outstanding candidate — someone prepared to compete in a demanding nomination race and then a sustained general election campaign. We are hugely grateful to those who have stepped forward in the past, including our current Candidate of Record, Tim Crowder. Serving as a candidate requires commitment, resilience, and sacrifice, and we deeply appreciate those who take on that responsibility. If you are seriously considering seeking the Conservative nomination in Oakville West and would like to learn more about the expectations and process, please email the President at the address below. Expressions of interest will be shared with our Candidate Nominating Committee, and we will follow up promptly and confidentially. Your Opportunity to Get Involved Our strength comes from our Members. In 2025, we were fortunate to have a large, motivated team supporting our campaign. Next time, we will need even more energy, more volunteers, and more engagement. If you would like to play a role — whether in organization, fundraising, communications, or on-the-ground campaigning — we want to hear from you. Stay Connected You can reach us anytime by email at: edapresident@oakvillewestconservatives.ca Send us a note. Share your ideas. Tell us how you would like to contribute. Together, we will build the organization that wins. On behalf of your Oakville West Conservative Board, Rod Dobson President |
