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Winter 2018 – 2019 News

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We have a candidate for 2019

Canada’s Clear Choice in 2019President’s Message

2019 Federal Election

A clear choice faces Canadians this election year. The Trudeau Liberals have hopelessly mismanaged Canada’s economy for over three years. Chronic defi cit spending continues out of control. Huge

increases accrue each year to Canada’s federal debt. Pipelines cannot be built. Infrastructure spending lags. Small businesses have faced confusing tax changes. Canada’s business investment climate has chilled. Regional disparity has grown.

Canada’s international stature has suffered. The Omar Khadr settlement. The failed trip to China to discuss free trade. The debacle of Justin Trudeau’s India trip. The non-extension of Canada’s military peacekeeping contribution to the UN Mission in Mali. Despite empty virtue signaling, Canada’s carbon reduction plan is in tatters. Problems continue with military procurement for both the RCAF and RCN. US steel and aluminum tariffs remain in place despite Canada’s signing of the USMCA. The G7 held last June in Quebec ended poorly. Justin Trudeau remains unduly fi xated on a UN Security Council seat for Canada in 2020. And, Canada has no strategy on how to coherently engage with China in the 21st century.

Canada needs a leader who will be a competent economic manager. A leader who can rein in spending, commit to building pipelines and work with provincial premiers. It needs a person of integrity. It needs a leader who understands that Canada must live up to its military and trade commitments to its allies. A leader who does not lecture others, while fashionably ensconced on the international stage at taxpayers’ expense, but, who quietly and effi ciently acts with purpose. One who is not: “All hat and no cattle”.

Andrew Scheer is that leader. The choice is clear in 2019. Please help us to ensure the Canadians elect a strong, stable, national, majority, Conservative government in October!

Keith TuomiPresident, University–Rosedale EDA

on Thursday, December 13th, 2018, Helen-Claire Tingling was acclaimed as the Conservative Party of Canada candidate for

the Electoral District of University–Rosedale for the next general election. Educated at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto, Helen-Claire brings more than 20 years of diverse experience to her candidacy.

“I am honoured to be the University–Rosedale Candidate. Our society has become fractured with identity politics, and it’s time to pull together again. I look forward to using my experience, education, and love for Canada to help move us toward a more unifi ed future for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren,” Helen-Claire says.

For a more information, see the announcement on the EDA website at https://bit.ly/2FuDcVD. ■

Sincerely,

Keith Tuomi, President

Sincerely,

Keith hhhhhhh Tuomi,i President Participate. Educate. Donate.

Helen-Claire Tingling, University–Rosedale candidate

Page 4: Our new Youth Chair Jooheon Lee refl ects on his October 2018 campaign for TDSB Trustee

Page 3: Does Government screening for unconscious bias violate the Charter of Rights & Freedoms?

Page 2: A University–Rosedale Delegate’s report from the 2018 Halifax Convention

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A Delegate’s report from the Conservative Party of Canada National Convention Halifax, Nova Scotia. August 23 - 25, 2018

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According to Scott Lamb, President of the Conservative Party of Canada and Convention Chair, nearly 3,000 party members attended the National Convention in Halifax this

past summer – a record number, 70% of whom had never been to a convention before.

During the three days, delegates voted on the Constitution (how the party is run) and on Policy (what the party stands for), as well as participated in a number of other political activities. Plenary sessions consolidated grassroots policy proposals submitted by EDAs from across the country into 30 policy resolutions which were voted on by the entire delegation on the fi nal day of the convention.

Some of the resolutions that were thought to be of interest to the delegates were:

• Energy East Pipeline: The very essence of economic development, nation building, and regional development is the free fl ow of resources. The Conservative Party supports the extension of the Energy East Pipeline as a means of creating Canadian jobs and reducing our dependence on foreign oil.

• Carbon Tax: We believe that there should be no federally imposed carbon taxes or cap and trade systems on either the provinces or on the citizens of Canada. The provinces and territories should be free to develop their own climate change policies without federal interference or federal penalties or incentives.

• Birthright Citizenship: We encourage the government to enact legislation which will fully eliminate birthright citizenship in Canada unless one of the parents of the child born in Canada is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Some of these resolutions will make it to the Party Platform for the 2019 Election.

Morale-boosting speechesDaniel Hannan, journalist, author and Conservative Member of the European Parliament, spoke to the members about Canada’s history. “Being Canadian means something, no matter what your background. Half a million men left Halifax to serve in World War I when Canada’s population was only 11 million! Honour the men who made this country and bless the alliance of the Commonwealth!”

Other speakers were Richard Martel, the brand new Conservative MP elected in June of 2018 as the fi rst Conservative MP from Chicoutimi, Le Fjord in 30 years; Jason Kenney, the current leader of the United Conservative Party in Alberta; Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario; The Hon. Peter MacKay, and Deputy Party Leader Lisa Raitt.

Party Leader Andrew Scheer closed the Convention with an energizing and motivating speech. Mr. Scheer celebrated Sir John A. MacDonald as the fi rst Canadian Prime Minister, who along with the contributions of many other Prime Ministers, built Canada. He found it disgraceful, as do many other Canadians, to allow anyone to erase our wonderful heritage!

Becky JonesConvention Delegate & Director, University-Rosedale EDA

L - R University-Rosedale delegates Fernando Crupi, John McFadyen, Nancy McFadyen, Martha Heighington, John Fitzmaurice and Keith Tuomi, EDA President

Party Leader Andrew Scheer meets delegates

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Should the Federal Government be allowed to use new technologies to probe the unconscious minds of Canadians for evidence of possible

dispositions or biases deemed problematic and undesirable? As strange as this may sound, this is a question to which Justin Trudeau’s liberal government has recently given a resounding ‘yes’.

In 2016, not long after taking offi ce, Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government overhauled the process by which federal judges are appointed with the stated aim of creating a “selection process that identifi es outstanding judicial candidates who refl ect Canada’s diversity and a gender balance”. Among other changes, members of the Judicial Advisory Committees (committees responsible for screening candidates for judicial appointment ) will now be subjected to “unconscious bias training” techniques. Two interactive tools, “Find the Right Fit Using an Objective Eye” and “Project Implicit”, are to be employed with the aim of measuring and curbing the unconscious biases of the Judicial Advisory Committees through a “set of multi-word and image association tests which provide the test taker with an objective picture of their own unconscious biases.” (www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/scapq-pncsq.html).

Though the goal of fostering diversity among federal judges may be admirable, this policy sets an ominous precedent. The claim by the Federal Government to dominion over the unconscious minds of its employees is a serious departure from what many Canadians would assume to be the reasonable limits set by Section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms – freedom of conscience and religion, thought, belief, opinion and expression. Instead, this policy subverts these fundamental freedoms not in the interest of preventing hate speech, or even of preventing demonstrably wrong action, but of rooting out biases and dispositions allegedly hidden in the unconscious minds of Canadians. Judicial Advisory Committees must therefore subject themselves to the technologies and techniques deemed appropriate by the Federal Government, so as to root out any undesirable content and leave their unconscious minds in a pristine and governmentally sanctioned state.

Now, it may be argued that multi-word and image association tests are not much of an invasive procedure;

certainly not something to get bent out of shape over. However, it hardly seems as though the dubious and rather primitive nature of the technologies employed ought to be considered an argument in favour of the legitimacy of a practice. A society that is willing to tolerate a violation of civil liberties at a time when the methods employed are

shaky and amateurish, does not seem to be putting itself in a good position to oppose those violations decades later when the methods become streamlined and effective, and the practice has become engrained. And there is little doubt that with the current rate of technological development, vastly superior techniques for determining and altering the content of the unconscious mind may be developed in the coming years and decades.

Moreover, the ability of the federal government to act with the explicit aim of altering the unconscious minds of those charged with screening potential federal judges seems to threaten the independence of the judiciary. By exercising control over the unconscious minds of Judicial Advisory Committees, the government of the day has a clear mechanism through which to exert

undue infl uence over the selection and appointment of new judges. Given the current precedent, all the government must do is point to a virtuous cause being served by this particular purge of biases and dispositions – be it diversity, gender balance, counter terrorism, et cetera – and then develop a program they claim is appropriate.

Over the past two years, your University–Rosedale EDA has come out in strong opposition to the use of unconscious bias training techniques during the process of appointing federal judges: proposing a policy resolution to oppose this practice at our local policy and constitution meeting, and advocating for said policy at the regional policy meeting and online through the CPC’s Ideas-Lab website. Many of us believe that, as then Justice Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau once said of the bedrooms of the nation, the unconscious minds of Canadians should be beyond the jurisdiction of the Federal Government. And we hope that with increased awareness of this issue, conservatives both in University–Rosedale and nationally will rally in defense of the freedoms guaranteed by Section 2 of The Charter, and in opposition to this new and alarming precedent. ■

Opposing Unconscious Bias Training John FitzmauriceDirector, University-Rosedale EDA

“Judicial Advisory Committees must therefore subject themselves to the technologies and techniques deemed appropriate by the Federal Government, so as to root out any undesirable content and leave their unconscious minds in a pristine and governmentally sanctioned state.”

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My 2018 Municipal Campaign & the 2019 Federal Election

As a university student and a new resident of Ontario, it was truly a privilege to run as a Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Trustee candidate for Ward 10, University–Rosedale and

Toronto Centre. When I fi rst fi led my nomination, it wasn’t without doubt, as I was unsure whether I was making the right decision. Notwithstanding my involvement with the political communities in both British Columbia and Ontario, such as working as a Special Assistant for the MPP for Scarborough North or helping my local MP in BC become re-elected in 2015, it seemed like an uphill battle for a university student to run against candidates who have established themselves in the downtown community.

Canada’s electoral system enables everyone from all walks of life – including students like myself – to participate in the democratic process, and it allows everyone to offer something at the table. Through this election, I was able to rediscover and redefi ne my strengths and uniqueness. As a fi rst generation Korean Canadian, I was able to offer a unique perspective on public education through my elementary and secondary experiences. Hence, I was able to offer a platform which stemmed from my appreciation of the student diversity so distinct and so strong in our schools.

As a Conservative, I also focused on common sense and pragmatic ideas to tackle real issues that were present in Toronto’s public education, such as balancing the books and creating parent-student committees for issues such as public safety, so that progress

could be synthesized with grassroots principles to foster growth and reinforce fundamental values critical to public education. I believe that the unique combination of my Korean heritage and pragmatic, conservative beliefs strongly resonated with many individuals, especially parents who were looking to elect a representative who championed practical approaches for the betterment of students.

Although I did not win the Trustee race last October, I was able to come in sixth of thirteen candidates, capturing about 5% of the total votes, mostly because of the help of my family, friends, and the members of the University–Rosedale community. It was their helping hands that allowed me to have the confi dence to perform well despite the uncertainties I faced throughout the election.

Although the City of Toronto municipal election is over, I am faced with a more important task: to continue to work to ensure that the next conservative candidate for University–Rosedale is able to emerge victorious in the 2019 federal election. My race as a Trustee candidate was only a stepping stone to build the blue wave that we hope to see in October 2019. As the new youth chair for the University–Rosedale Conservative Party of Canada EDA, I hope to engage with students and young conservatives alike to ensure that we are victorious on October 21st, 2019 in the 43rd Canadian Federal Election. ■

Jooheon LeeYouth Chair & Director, University-Rosedale EDA

Mr. Scheer blasted the current government for:

• The increase in taxes, as 80% of middle class Canadians now have higher taxes

• The failure to compete with the US and other countries on taxation

• Their failure to open new markets for Canada

• $73 billion more debt since Trudeau took over

• The Carbon Tax, which is not supported by 7 out of 10 people in Ontario

Mr. Scheer also said that immigrants choose Canada because we are free and we are equal. We have equality of opportunity

A Delegate’s report from the Halifax Convention continued from page 2and of standing before the law. His memorable quote was “Our strength is our freedom and there is unity in diversity.”

Comments from University–Rosedale delegates who attended the convention

First-time delegate, University of Toronto student, Fernando Crupi: “I was amazed by the seriousness of the process and the incredible attention to the party Rules and Constitution when it comes to voting. Many people spent a lot of time preparing speeches and materials for the convention and to me that meant that the party is made of a strong base and passionate people. What I liked about it most was the constant debate among members about policy. While sometimes divisive, it was seen by everyone as a learning opportunity.”

Martha Heighington, delegate: “The Convention was a great way to re-engage in federal, current and leadership issues and meet other delegates. Policy sessions were helpful and moved quickly with a good moderator. Exciting to hear the speeches of Andrew Scheer, Peter MacKay and Doug Ford. The energy was positive and has spread to local ridings and local media.”

National CouncilA new National Council was elected and our Ontario Councillors are: Shir Barzilay, Simon Chapelle, Bert Chen, and Matthijs van Gaalen (re-elected).

All in all it was a successful, high-spirited convention with lots of energy and enthusiasm to work hard to beat the Liberals in October 2019. ■

University-Rosedale delegate Becky Jones being interviewed by Joyce Napier, Parliamentary Bureau Chief for CTV News.

Jooheon’s TDSB campaign video is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_NIqb-U1nkw