Charmaine Williams, Conservative Party, Brampton Centre

In 2018, Williams became the first black woman elected to Brampton City Council. If elected as the representative in Government for Brampton Centre, she will focus her efforts on making our streets safer, ensuring that families have access to social and recreational services that they need and want, and advocating for an integrated transportation plan in the region.

“I know firsthand the challenges that Brampton residents face and understand the need to build a better Brampton for all families, seniors and small business owners,” said Williams. “I want to join Premier Ford and the Progressive Conservative Caucus in government at Queen’s Park to bring the key issues that matter to the region to the provincial agenda. If elected, I will always put the needs of Brampton Centre residents first.”

Williams’ beliefs, values and courage to advocate for people are shaped by her professional and personal experiences. Prior to entering politics, Williams had a 19-year career as a certified Multi-Systemic Therapist, Behavioural Consultant and Counsellor. She has been a voice on behalf of families and children of all ages coping with domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse, neglect, trauma and other personal challenges. Williams has also worked with several therapeutic programs and organizations like Associated Youth Services of Peel, Youth Substance Abuse Program, Peel Children’s Center and the Reach Out Center for Kids in Peel and the Halton Region.

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Patrick Mayangi, Conservative, Ottawa-Vanier

Patrick holds a Master’s Degree from Carleton University and is fluent in four languages, including French. His international experience includes working in collaboration with the Federal Republic of Germany and the Canadian Association of University Teachers of German (CAUTG) as an English language assistant in Berlin.

“I look forward to joining Premier Doug Ford’s PC Team as your new candidate for the 2022 election, and being a strong advocate for Ottawa-Vanier,” said Patrick.

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Patrice Barnes, Conservative, Ajax

For nearly a decade, Patrice has proudly represented students and parents in Ajax while serving as a Trustee on the Durham District School Board (DDSB) and as a Director on the Ontario Public School Board Association (OPSBA). Throughout her work, Patrice has focused on improving learning outcomes for marginalized students and families.

Patrice is a participant in the DDSB Youth Poverty Strategy and was part of the team integral in creating multiple programs for black youth across Durham, such as the Cypher Program, Empower Her Conference, and the Getting Ready for Kindergarten program. Patrice also served on the advisory group that authored the Ontario Black Youth Action Plan and was a member of the Ontario Education Partnership Roundtable.

At the federal level, Patrice is active on the Canadian School Board Association Anti-Racism working group that addresses systemic barriers around education and advocates for the interests and needs of racialized groups.

In addition, Patrice is a champion of community safety and proudly serves the community as a member of the Durham Regional Police Services Board.

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Alicia Vianga, Conservative Party, Scarborough–Guildwood

Vianga is an established entrepreneur and advocate for supporting women and families who have been affected by breast cancer. Her strong business acumen combined with her passion for supporting women led her found Premier Jour Lingerie and Swimwear, a boutique that provides its customers with unique lingerie and swimwear as well as certified bra and breast prosthesis fittings. She is also the founder of after BREAST CANCER, a charitable organization focused on ensuring financially strained survivors of breast cancer have access to the necessities they need.

Vianga understands the needs of everyday people who are looking to their Government for leadership, support, and access to quality and reliable services.

“Premier Doug Ford and the PC Team have done an extraordinary job managing these unchartered times, which demand strong, principled leadership that puts the collective needs of Ontarians first,” said Vianga. “I’m ready to take my passion for public service to Queens Park and represent Scarborough–Guildwood the way we should be represented – with a seat at the government table when crucial decisions are made about our future. As your representative in Government, my goal is to ensure that the people of Scarborough–Guildwood always have the opportunity to support their families and follow their dreams.”

Additionally, Vianga strongly believes in giving back to the community. She is an active board member of Corso Italia BIA, a member of Rotary Club and supports several non-profit events, including Covenant House-Celebrate Mom.

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Mark Saunders, Conservative Party, Don Valley West

Former Toronto police chief Mark Saunders to run for Ontario PCs in June election

CBC News · Posted: Mar 22, 2022

Mark Saunders, Toronto’s former police chief, will run for the Ontario PC party in the upcoming June election, the party announced Tuesday.

Saunders is set to run in the riding Don Valley West, which Liberal Kathleen Wynne has held since 2003.

Wynne, the province’s former premier who lost the last election to Doug Ford, has already announced she won’t run again. Instead, the Ontario Liberals will run Stephanie Bowman, a former board member of the Bank of Canada.

The PC party called Saunders a “dedicated community leader” in a news release and Saunders said he was honoured to be selected.

Ford, who has lost two cabinet members and a number of other candidates in the leadup to the June 2 election, welcomed the addition of Saunders.

“There is no one I’d rather have on the ballot in Don Valley West than Mark,” Ford said.

Saunders resigned from the Toronto Police Service in the summer of 2020 following five years on the job as the city’s first Black chief and has had ties to the Ontario government since.

Last May, the provincial government appointed him to be a special adviser on the redevelopment of Ontario Place, the former amusement park on the city’s waterfront. CBC News confirmed Tuesday he has resigned from that position, which paid up to $171,500 per year.

Saunders also served on Ontario’s COVID-19 distribution task force.

“This is a critical time in Ontario’s history as we recover from the impacts of the pandemic, and it is clear the Ontario PC Party has a strong plan to build a better future,” he said in a news release.

Source: CBC News

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Dave Smith, Conservative Party, Scarborough Centre

David Smith is a long-standing Scarborough Center resident with a strong record of contribution within the community. Over the past 12 years, as Ward 17 Trustee for Toronto District School Board, David worked effectively with all levels of government to reduce the backlog, streamline administration and deliver results for Scarborough Center students and residents. His work includes merging two aging schools, David and Mary Thompson Collegiate and Bendale BTI, into a new world-class flagship school and football field, improving elementary school facilities by reducing energy costs and consumption using solar panels and enhancing community safety by installing security cameras throughout the Ward.

David has also worked with the City of Toronto and the Ontario Ministry of Education to implement new programs, create more daycare spaces, and bring the Leonard Braithwaite Afro-Centric program to Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute. During the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, he continued that tradition of successful collaboration by maintaining strong partnerships with healthcare stakeholders including the Ontario Ministry of Health, Toronto Public Health, the Scarborough Health Network, teachers, and parents, to ensure consistent and quality education delivery through the use of virtual online and hybrid models. Before becoming involved in the Political realm, David worked in the financial/mining services industry while involved in a range of Scarborough community development initiatives. He has also served as a member on the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Committee, as a Director of Toronto Lands Corporation, as Chair of Employment Insurance Appeals of Referees, and as Chair of Finance Administration and Accountability within the Toronto District School Board.