Our Supporters

"I am very pleased to endorse Team Merkley for the Ontario Progressive Conservative Campus Association executive. It is critical that we successfully recruit and train the next generation of conservative youth activists, so our party can have the volunteer base necessary to win elections. I am confident that Ian and his team have the right ideas to make it happen."
Richard Ciano, Candidate for President, PC Party of Ontario

“Rayan has been a long time supporter of the conservative cause in Cambridge and throughout Ontario. He has been an active member of the local team who is passionate about advancing conservative principles and values. Now that he is at university, I'm pleased to see him running for a position with OPCCA.

I know both Ian Merkley and Martin Pineda from my time at Wilfrid Laurier University. Rayan joins an impressive group who will advance the conservative cause on our university and college campuses in Ontario."
Rob Leone, MPP Cambridge

“I wish to express my support for Ian Merkley's candidacy for the President of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Campus Association (OPCCA).

As president of the Laurier Conservatives, Ian strives to engage students with the Conservative Party and to promote conservative principles and values. During the 2011 federal election, Ian worked hard to recruit and organize student volunteers for my campaign, and played an important role as member of my campaign team.

Ian has the commitment and determination to do a great job, and as such, he is an ideal candidate for the role of President of the OPCCA.”
Peter Braid, MP Kitchener Waterloo

"Ian did a fantastic job on my campaign in Kitchener Centre by organizing student volunteers. If our party is to be successful in the next election we need similar youth volunteer efforts across the province. Ian will be a great asset to our party as OPCCA president."
Dave MacDonald PC Candidate, Kitchener Centre

"Ian worked at my office on the Parliament Hill this past summer. He distinguished himself with his energy, intelligence and strong work ethic. He will make an excellent president for the Ontario Progressive Conservative Campus Association."
Stella Ambler, MP Mississauga South

“I’ve come to know Ian over my past several years as Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre while he has assumed greater and greater leadership in the WLU Campus Conservatives.  I’ve found him to be personable, thoughtful and an effective organizer.”
Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament, Kitchener Centre

“I know Sam's excellent work with our party, in his riding, and with the OPCYA. I am confident he will continue to bring forth great talent and energy to this year's OPCCA executive as well!”
John Capobianco, Treasurer, PC Party of Ontario

“I am very pleased to endorse Amanda for Vice President of OPCCA.  Amanda has the personality and perseverance to be an effective executive member as we work to bring a PC Government to Ontario.  I have known Amanda for a number of years and I know that her work ethic is well-suited for the long road ahead.  I enthusiastically endorse Amanda Brodhagen for this position.”
Gary Schellenberger, MP Perth-Wellington

“Enthusiasm, dedication, persistence and leadership – that’s what Amanda brings to all of her political endeavors. She would do very well for OPCCA and she is a huge asset to our party.”
Randy Pettapiece MPP Perth—Wellington

"I am very happy to see Mandy putting her talents and work ethic towards OPCCA. While working at my constituency office this summer, she proved herself to be energetic, hard working, and willing to learn. In particular, her organizational skills will prove very useful for her position of Secretary-Treasurer."
Susan Truppe, Member of Parliament, London North Centre

"Both Mandy and Candice are active, dedicated and well rounded team members of the UWO Conservatives executive. Mandy and Candice continue to work hard to promote conservative values on campus and in their local ridings as both played integral roles in the provincial and federal elections. Always willing to go the extra mile, Mandy and Candice are great assets and will bring value to OPCCA."
Arpan Khanna, President UWO Conservatives

"Candice Kei is an exceptional young woman. Her help during my campaign was invaluable. She is professional, positive, friendly, intelligent, hard working and always smiling! I give my full support to Candice and her team and urge everyone to support them also!"
Vince Agovino, Candidate of Record for Willowdale

"Rayan has the commitment and drive to be a great Training Director on the Ontario PC Campus Association Executive. His organizational ability and passion for the party make him a first rate candidate."
Paul Marai, School Trustee for Halton Catholic Board

“Clare is a terrific Conservative activist who has made a great contribution to both the Ontario PC Party and the Conservative Party of Canada,  I am very excited to hear that she is running for the OPCCA executive. Her experience and keen interest in furthering the Conservative movement will ensure that she will be a great Director of Communications.” Rob Elliott, 4th Vice President, Ontario PC Party

“I'm proud to endorse Team Merkley for OPCCA. I really appreciated the help that Ian, Clare, Sam, Chris, and Amanda offered on my campaign last year. I look forward to their efforts as the OPCCA executive in the coming year.”
Lisa MacLeod, MPP Nepean-Carleton

“Clare is certainly a gifted conservative activist with her pen. I have enjoyed the many articles that she has written for the Prince Arthur Herald. She is honest and bold in her writing and I am looking forward to seeing that same messaging style transfer to her new role as Director of Communications for OPCCA.”
Benjamin Hicks, Editor, The Prince Arthur Herald 

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