OUR NOMINATION CONTESTANTS Elizabeth Wood McDonald Elizabeth Wood McDonald is a graduate of UofT, and was a teacher of history and geography for 34 years, including as a volunteer in Kenya and in Australia, Scotland and Germany. In the last she was chosen to work for the Department of National Defence on secondment from the Lambton Board, teaching geography at Canadian Forces Base Lahr for five years. “I am running for the Liberal Candidacy because I have an interest and concern in Sarnia-Lambton’s and Canada’s progress, and I have a sincere desire to make a contribution to my community and my country. Additionally I feel my background and experience have given me the opportunity to compare national services in many countries, and that I can bring a new perspective and fresh ideas to the Liberal Caucus and the House of Commons, while being a strong well-informed advocate for the needs and desires of Sarnia-Lambton, both urban and rural. The stark changes in our city over the last 20 years, of petro-chemical hub to retirement community causing serious job losses, create a great challenge; but we know that a budding biochemical industry shows promise that should continue to be encouraged federally.” running for election to, and then on, City Council, the construction of two highrise condos on the west side of Front Street. She was successful, and as one county mayor has said, “saved the Sarnia Waterfront”. In doing so she kept her election promise. With City Council’s support she also initiated the beginning of blue-box recycling after researching its efforts in Guelph and other cities, and attending the industry’s conventions. Liz has a lifetime of community involvement in Sarnia-Lambton. As a teenager she volunteered at the Y as a swim instructor and lifeguard. She is committed to the well-being of the community having served on the boards of the Sarnia Community Foundation, International Symphony, Red Cross and Lambton Wildlife. Currently she is chair of Central Forum, chair of the Church board of Central United Church and president of the Sarnia-Lambton Provincial Liberal Association." I am concerned at the direction our She served two terms on Sarnia City Council as well as six country is heading under Mr. Harper. years as a governor on Lambton College Board of Governors. Our leader Justin Trudeau would work cooperatively with the Concern for her community and its priceless asset, the river provinces to bring back the promise of Canada to all groups in soand its riverfront, led Ms. Wood McDonald to oppose, while ciety, and he would give Canadians new leadership dedicated to strengthening the heart of the economy, the working class, who deserve a real and fair change at success and real job opportunities. "A passion for policy - to better our lives and our Canada". Visit: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Elizabethwoodmcdonald Website: www.elizabethmcdonald.net Twitter: http://twitter.com/ElizabethWood94 Email: [email protected] Phone: 519-542-6472 (evenings) OUR NOMINATION CONTESTANTS Dave McPhail Dave McPhail believes that Canada and Canadians have not been well served in recent years and that a major change in our National Leadership is necessary. He also understands group dynamics and informed intelligent participation from his many roles in the previous years leading to now. Dave is a life-long resident of Sarnia-Lambton. He is a respected former School Principal who has been an effective and proven leader on many different Sarnia-Lambton, Provincial, and Federal Boards, Commissions and Committees for most of his adult life. He was the Chair of the Committee that saved the Sarnia jail from closing in 2013, and currently is President of the Ontario Regional Advisory Council and Co-Chair of the National Advisory Council for Transport Canada. These groups make recommendations to the Federal Transport Minister regarding oil spill preparedness in Ontario and Canada. Dave is a former chair of the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce, the Sarnia Parks Board, the Math Teachers Association of Ontario and the Ontario Elementary Principals Council. He wrote mathematics textbooks for grades 4 to 8 that were adopted Canada wide. As an author Dave had numerous speaking engagements from coast to coast in Canada and several into the USA. Currently he is a member of the RAIL (Rail Advocacy in Lambton) committee which is attempting to bring increased passenger rail service in and out of Sarnia. In his Principalships, Dave initiated many unique and innovative programs for students such as the very first Breakfast Program in the area and an Anti-Bullying Program collaboratively designed with parents before the days of school councils. He even provided a "night school" program so working parents could see their children in class and better understand what they were doing in school. Dave is passionate and committed to his community and the wider reach of Canada. His experiences have enabled him to work with various levels of government from the outside. He has been successful in leading changes that have made for a better community and a more fully developed tanker (Ship) safety program for Canada. His leadership has been recognized and appreciated by several groups at many levels. He was the recipient of the Gord Blake Innovation Award from the Ontario Marine Operators Association, received a Queens Golden Jubilee Gold Medal and Award, and was given an IODE Award for Outstanding Citizenship as a Volunteer. He was named to the Mayor's Honour list and was awarded a Peace Pipe by the Kettle and Stony Point First Nations Reserve when Principal in Forest, Ontario. Dave is married to his wife Sharon McPhail. They have shared an interest in boating, travelling and working together as a team on one of the text-book series written for McGraw Hill - Ryerson. Together they also brought a major educational conference to Sarnia which they co-chaired. Both understand the need for caring, strong, intelligent leadership and a true commitment to this riding and our country. McPhail believes that his experiences and collaborative style of leadership will serve him well in the Liberal Association's programs and policies being developed for a better Canada for all Canadians. His proven leadership at the local, provincial and national levels, have prepared Dave well for being a fresh voice without baggage from the past. Dave has demonstrated the ability to work well with a group and to help the members move towards a fully supported conclusion on difficult issues. Dave McPhail gets things done. Contact Information: Email: [email protected] Tel: 519-383-7580 Twitter: dave_mcphail Facebook: Dave McPhail
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