By Pepper Parr
September 16th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Connor Fraser is throwing his hat into the ring as he seeks the Conservative Party of Canada’s nomination as the candidate for the riding of Burlington – making it three people who want to get sent to Ottawa.
Fraser Connor – seeking the Conservative Party for Burlington
A lifelong resident of Burlington with deep roots in the community through volunteering and public service; he graduated from Aldershot High School School in 2015, attended the University of Toronto where he completed undergraduate studies in Engineering Science then completed an MBA and Master of Global Affairs.
His work experience spans semiconductor design in the private sector, working for the federal government advising on aerospace policy in the public sector. He believes that public and private interests must work together to deliver for Canadians.
He is arguing that “our institutions and leaders have failed to adapt to new challenges— be they social, economic, technological, geopolitical, and environmental. Outdated governance and an “Ottawa knows best” mentality have led to economic mismanagement. Industries like telecom and banking continue to reap untold profits while Canadians are left to their fate – one fee at a time. International organizations report that Canada’s anticipated productivity growth is the lowest among developed nations, threatening future living standards for us and our children.”
Fraser believes we can bounce back. His decision to run for Burlington’s Conservative nomination stems from his commitment to making housing more affordable, addressing climate change through investing in technology and infrastructure, stopping the crime wave that is eroding public safety, and cutting wasteful government spending on consultants. He wants to see a Canada that “competes fiercely by being assertive yet fair.”
Fraser says he is driven to help others realize their potential. “Better is possible if we have the courage to reach for it.”
The Conservative Party in Burlington is expected to announce a date for the nomination of their candidate soon.
Emily Brown, who was the candidate the last time around; add Connor Fraser to the list. We are advised that a third candidate seeking the nomination is out there somewhere – that’s all we can find at this point.
When the New Democrats pulled their support for the current Liberal government all bets were off. Pierre Poilievre wants what he is calling a “carbon tax” election after he which he has promised to “axe the tax” should he defeat Justin Trudeau.
Fraser is knocking on doors asking people to purchase a Conservative Party membership (https://secure.conservative.ca/en/membership) and vote for me in-person at the nomination meeting – date and location TBD.
The meeting will be held on short notice and the candidate who brings the most members wins – simple as that. Fraser is asking people to email: fraser.candidate@gmail.com so they can send you a confirmation form.
Given the Candidate of Record, Emily Brown’s commitment to Burlington, her outstanding qualifications and the fact that she almost unseated Karina Gould in the hotly contested 2021 election, I suggest that the Conservative nominee should be Emily Brown.
Mr. Fraser’s youth, vigor and zeal is commendable, and I am sure that his heart is in the right place. When he is ready, he will make a fine representative one day.
Sadly, there are also some other very questionable candidates who are looking to jump ship from the NDP and Liberal ranks to join the CPC, given the polls, and likelihood of a Conservative victory. These interlopers bring neither the integrity nor the talent that Burlington deserves, and are motivated primarily by personal gain rather than a strong commitment to the community.
I have no doubt that Emily Brown is running with integrity, and for all the right reasons. Burlington could not do better.
Wasn’t this dude supposed to be taking over Rivers’s op/ed section in the Gazette?
Editor’s note: No he was not. He wrote a few columns; we had hoped he would be a younger voice – it didn’t work out and he got on with his career.
What an outstanding candidate
Good luck, you’ll need it .