I am Martin Tempelman and represent the New Blue party of Ontario for the ThunderBay/Atikokan riding. My knowledge, training, and experience are the reason I was chosen as the local candidate to represent you. I was born and raised in ThunderBay; attending various schools in the city, I have worked in the mines, mills and elevators throughout Northwestern Ontario repairing, installing, and maintaining conveyor belts. I drove a logging truck in the late 70’s and a snow plow with a tow-plow on 11/17 during the last 2 winter seasons. This has made me very aware of the dangers and need for changes to make our roads safer.

As a carpenter and a sole proprietor in the construction industry since 1989, and having had the privilege of advocating for businesses on the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) as a board member, I, along with my colleagues in various trades, am very aware of the policies that are hampering the trades and have added to the housing costs over the years. We certainly need to see changes to help businesses & communities thrive.

As a chief building officer in four municipalities in the district of ThunderBay, I’ve listened to people’s hopes, dreams, difficulties and triumphs. Many of my fellow citizens were raised, like me, with Judeo/Christian principles and believe deeply in truth, unity, respect, and dignity for all. This should not come with meddlesome policies and taxes or a top down overreaching government, but with empowerment for all. As a president and shareholder of a corporation in the realm of affordable housing and rental units, I’ve witnessed first-hand the desolation and hopelessness caused by many of these policies, not only in housing but also in the broader issues of today.

It is my hope to garner your trust as I represent not only the New Blue party of Ontario for the Thunder Bay-Atikokan riding but also for you in the Ontario Legislature in the future! I look forward to the opportunity to bring back hope, unity, liberty, and respect for all citizens of Ontario.

Thank you,

Martin Tempelman