A Message from Arie Grootenboer, President
Welcome to the Thunder Bay/ Rainy River Conservative
Electoral District Association (EDA).
Our Association covers a large geographic area that is approximately 70 km north to south and 450 km east to west. Our eastern border is Lake Superior and the western border is Lake of the Woods. Our southern border is fully spanned by the USA and to the north lays the vast Kenora EDA. Along with being rich in natural resources, wildlife and cultural variation our storied history is one of which we are proud. The Thunder Bay/ Rainy River District is an important part of Northwestern Ontario boasting a population of approximately 85,000 with over 63,000 voters.
The question needs to be asked, why Conservative? Plain and simple, it’s time to get on side with the government in power, the Conservative Party of Canada. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s team has clear priorities; they are working hard to achieve them, and getting results that benefit all Canadians. Sitting in opposition will only continue to hold back economic recovery and development.
Within our Electoral District Association is a group of dedicated, hardworking people who believe in conservative principles. Our purpose is two-fold:
a. To communicate the sensible policies of the Conservative Party of Canada; and
b. To help win the next federal election campaign in Thunder Bay/Rainy River.
We strive to accomplish this by growing our membership and raising funds to support the Conservative candidate.
We believe in:
-Smaller, more effective government
-Fiscal and social responsibility
-The freedom of individuals to live their lives without undue government interference.
-Responsible government that respects the wishes of citizens
-Democratic reforms in parliament to make it more effective and responsive.
-The equality of citizens and provinces in Canada.
-A Canada that is free and prosperous.
These aims will only be achieved when like-minded people come together to make it happen. Join our Association and make these aims a reality for the Thunder Bay/Rainy River area.
