Ontario Liberal Rural and Northern Commission

About the OLRNC

Established in 2023, the Ontario Liberal Rural and Northern Commission (OLRNC) was created with a simple yet powerful idea: that rural and northern voices deserved to be heard, valued, and represented in political decision-making.

As a formal commission within the Ontario Liberal Party, the OLRNC brings together Liberals from across Ontario’s rural towns, farming communities, remote regions, and northern cities. Together, they work to ensure the priorities of our regions are reflected in the Party’s direction, values, and policy agenda.

To that end, the OLRNC is committed to:

  • Promoting the active involvement of rural and northern Ontarians in the democratic process;
  • Identifying, recruiting, and supporting individuals from these regions to join the Party and pursue leadership roles within its structures;
  • Encouraging and facilitating the nomination and election of candidates from rural and northern ridings;
  • And influencing policy development to ensure the unique challenges and perspectives of rural and northern communities are reflected in a deliberate and localized policy lens.

We believe that a stronger future for Ontario begins with inclusive representation. The OLRNC is committed to building a more connected, responsive, and regionally grounded Ontario Liberal Party.

OLRNC Executive

President Roger Martin
Executive Vice-President Ted Crysler
Secretary-Treasurer
Devon Monkhouse
Vice-President Policy and Constitutional Affairs Suzanne Elliott
Vice-President Communications Anthony Valenti
Vice-President Fundraising Joshua Bell
Regional Vice-President Central East Ted Darby
Regional Vice-President Central North Amir Soltaninia
Regional Vice-President East
Campbell Simard
Regional Vice-President North Vacant
Regional Vice-President South Central Mavis Vet
Regional Vice-President South West Ashley Fox

Contact Us!

If you’re looking at getting involved with the OLRNC, or you just want to say hi, don’t hesitate to reach out! The OLRNC can be contacted at [email protected].