Hi, I’m Stella Ambler, and welcome to my website.

I would like to introduce myself and let you know that I am seeking the nomination to become your candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada here in Mississauga South.

The candidate nomination meeting will be held in late June. Since January, I have been knocking on doors every weekend, speaking with as many members of our Party as I can. I want to hear your ideas about how we can win this time around. We’ve had too many years of mediocre Liberal representation; we need now to elect a Conservative MP in Mississauga South. I know that we have the knowledge, talent and expertise here to put together a winning team – and that’s a job I’m more than willing to do!

In the last election (2008), I was the federal Conservative candidate in Bramalea-Gore-Malton (where I lived for almost 30 years), not far from here, in Peel Region.

I was nominated in May of 2007 and, for the next 16 months, I prepared every day for the election – by raising money, meeting with volunteers, community leaders and groups and knocking on doors (many doors!). We had a spectacular election team and together we put forward an effort that impressed outsiders and stunned the local Liberal MP. We reduced his previous 9,000 vote margin of victory by over 5,000 votes!

It was a tough riding and a tough challenge but I wouldn’t trade a minute of that thrilling and rewarding experience.

To win here in Mississauga South, we need the same kind of energetic campaign and expertly coordinated team effort.

Please allow me to tell you a bit about myself and why I want to be your Member of Parliament.

My husband Richard and I and our two children moved into Lorne Park last year. Though we don’t have deep roots in south Mississauga, we already love our new life here – our neighbours, the lifestyle, and the community spirit.

I may be new to the riding but I am not new to the Conservative Party.

I joined the party in 1985 and have been active ever since, serving in most roles including riding secretary, president and a 4-time federal election campaign manager. 

My affection for politics spilled into work life and I worked for Premier Mike Harris for 8 years in the 1990s, first at Queen’s Park in the Outreach Department and then as Deputy Executive Director of the Ontario PC Party.

After our children were born, I was a stay-at-home mother for 9 years but found time to volunteer in the community, raise money for charity and, of course, work on campaigns.

For over a year, I have been working in Toronto for the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the GTA. My role as Director of Regional Affairs is an exciting and demanding one.

I believe this riding deserves an MP who is part of Prime Minister Harper’s team in Ottawa, someone who stands out, works hard and can make a difference, both in Ottawa and in Mississauga South. 

This introduction is longer than I expected it to be when I sat down to write it, but I do hope that I’ve left you with a positive impression and that you will take the time to get to know me better as we approach the candidate nomination/selection meeting.

Rest assured that I will work hard to earn your respect and trust, and if I am fortunate enough to become the candidate, I will continue to work hard and do what it takes to win this riding.

We can do it together.

Please consider renewing your membership in the Conservative Party of Canada or, if your membership is current, come out to the nomination meeting and vote to elect our new candidate.

Thank you,

Stella!

P.S. – If you would like to talk or tell me your ideas about how we can win, or offer to help on the campaign, please do not hesitate to call me at 416-520-5128.