On October 19, 2015 I was honoured to be elected as the next Member of Parliament for London West. I look forward to being sworn in as an MP in the near future.

Thames Valley District School BoardKate Young is well known across Southwestern Ontario with over 30 years experience in the community. Kate is Manager of Public Affairs and Community Relations for the Thames Valley District School Board. Prior to joining the school board, Kate was Manager of Community Relations for TD Bank Financial Group in London. Kate is best remembered for her work as a television news anchor for CFPL-TV for almost 20 years. At the Thames Valley District School Board, Kate’s role is wide ranging – managing a department that oversees Media Relations, the Thames Valley Education Foundation, the Community Use of Facilities Department and the Graphics and Printing Department. In 2011, the TVDSB launched an anti-bullying community campaign called The Pledge. Spearheaded by Kate’s department, The Pledge is the first Canadian initiative of its kind to be recognized with a National Exemplary Bullying Prevention Program Award granted by the U.S.-based School Safety Advocacy Council. In 2007, Kate was inducted into the London City Press Club Newsmakers’ Hall of Fame for her service to the community and her work in the media. She has also been nominated for the J.S. Woodsworth Award recognizing people who fight racism in Ontario, and was given the Certificate of Appreciation from the Association of London Muslims. In 2000, Kate received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Fanshawe College and was nominated for the Premier’s Award for her outstanding career achievements and her many contributions to the community.Kate is into her second term on the Fanshawe College Board of Governors. She has been involved with a number of charitable organizations over the past 15 years including the Museum London Board of Directors, the London Health Sciences Foundation, Jesse's Journey Board of Directors, the Hazel Cryderman Weiss Foundation and the Parkinson’s Society of Canada Southwestern Ontario Advisory Committee.