Nomination of Conservative Candidate

January 30, 2004 permalink

An important election will occur on Sunday March 7, 2004. At that time, the Conservative Party will select its candidate for the riding of Dufferin-Peel.

In the last federal election, the combined votes for the Progressive Conservative Party and the Canadian Alliance exceeded the vote of the Liberal Party. That means it is entirely possible that the meeting on March 7 will be choosing the next federal MP for the riding.

David Tilson, former MPP for Dufferin-Peel-Wellington-Grey will be a candidate, as will Don Crawford, the Canadian Alliance candidate for the same riding in 2000. There is a substantial difference in views toward social services and family law between these candidates, so the choice will make a real difference to those concerned with family rights. Mr. Tilson has been a champion of Children's Aid, Mr. Crawford has not.

In order to vote in the election, you must become a member of the Conservative Party of Canada on or before February 15, 2004, at a cost of ten dollars. You must also be prepared to spend most of the afternoon at the meeting, since there may be several ballots and there is no proxy voting.

If you wish to join, Dufferin VOCA has application forms. Email rtmq@stn.net or call 519-942-0565 or 519-940-9847. You may also join directly through the Conservative Party of Canada.