Callum McKinnon

I recently graduated from the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, having achieved the rank of Warrant Officer 1st Class. I was a leader and mentor of the next generation of youth, teaching them about Canada and its history, and the importance of civic engagement. I know the value of cadets, which is why I will push to give it more resources.

I’m an environmentalist, through and through. I’ve worked alongside a professional team of conservationists for a few months to help take care of this beautiful country. I’ve seen first-hand the impacts of climate change. That’s why I will advocate for the environment, including initiatives to clean up Lake Simcoe and protect our farmland.

But I also believe that environmentalism needs to work for the average person. That’s why I have a plan to ensure that the average Canadian isn’t punished whilst we work to clean up the environment by targeting the biggest polluters, and helping Canada transition to a green economy, making sure that nobody is left behind as we come after the fossil fuel industry.

I’m also a student of political science, and what bugs me the most about our system of government is how we elect our representatives. Because of first-past-the-post, third parties in Canada are becoming increasingly irrelevant, which is unfortunate for anyone who doesn’t particularly like either the Liberals or the Conservatives. That is why I promise you that if I am elected, I will fight for a serious conversation around electoral reform.

Canada is the home of Canadians, which must be run by Canadians and according to the wishes of Canadians, not by President Trump or Elon Musk. Canada will never be the 51st state, and I promise you that I will take a tough stance on the disgusting rhetoric coming from the current US administration.

Together, we have the opportunity to rightfully show Canada to be the best place to live in the world. We have the resources, now we need the Green leadership.