BREN MUNRO
Simcoe-Grey Candidate for the Liberal Party of Canada 2025
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Political Position
I acknowledge the current issues.
Rather than list all of the Liberal Party of Canada’s initiatives and new programs in place that help Canadians, this is what I hear.
- Canadians want a plan to curb inflation in regards to food, gas, and housing.
- Canadians don’t want any new taxes.
- Canadians don’t want things to be more expensive.
I believe a Member of Parliament should demonstrate service to one’s constituents, assist in the development of policy, restore honour and integrity to public life, and improve our national dialogue and choices.
I share the Liberal Party of Canada’s emphasis on innovation, diversity, entrepreneurship, economic growth, and environmental protection. Given the opportunity, I am committed to listening to the citizens of Simcoe Grey and representing them in Parliament.
On Attainable Housing
In Simcoe-Grey, the problems with attainable housing and food insecurity run deep. I think about our people living in tents every day. This is a widespread problem. An old high school friend of mine hit on hard times and froze to death on the streets of Ottawa. We must address this situation now through co-operation and solutions by all levels of government.
On Women’s Rights
- The 170 women of the Simcoe-Grey Federal Liberal Women’s Club keep watch for Women’s Rights.
- We are vigilant about protecting a woman’s right to choose.
- We will be ready for the election results of 2025.
- The National Women’s Liberal Clubs across Canada work to put women in Parliament.
On Climate Change
The residents of Simcoe Grey are concerned about climate change. From The Blue Mountains to Georgian Bay… from the farms to the towns…people here care about the environment. The Liberals put a price on carbon, an internationally recognized methodology, and most of us received a tax credit. Now the government will invest in new measures and strengthen current rules to move Canada forward on a path to net-zero emissions.
Work Experience
Administrator: Responsible for a staff of 40 and day-to-day operation of a large institution. The Canadian Overseas Secondary School, Hong Kong
Chairperson: Chaired professional development committee, promotion committee, and meetings involving provincial services personnel.
Negotiator: Acted as key participant in the negotiating process to establish collective agreements and acted as liaison between bargaining unit, staff, and management.
Consultant: Media Analysis
Financial Agent: Worked for CIBC and Bank of Montreal.
Political Researcher: A working understanding of The Legislative Process. The Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Toronto
Policy Writer: Wrote Review Report for the Ministry of Education.
Implementer: Developed and implemented a Cooperative education program between students and employer groups within the community.
Business Owner: Business Owner/ Entrepreneur: Event Planning , Boutique B&B, Retail Sales
Policy Analyst at Queen’s Park
- Established and maintained files on issues and programs within my areas of policy. This included reviewing press articles, press releases, reports, correspondence, Hansard transcripts/House documents, speeches, brochures, and other publications or relevant material.
- Established and maintained contacts within the lobby groups, interest groups and government that assisted in the collection of data, and provided a liaison between the caucus and such groups.
- Identified, monitored, and analyzed public issues and concerns within my policy areas.
- Monitored and attended news conferences and special events related to my policy fields.
- Endeavoured to become fully knowledgeable and conversant on the major issues within my policy areas including the history and specifics of the issues, the relative position of all three political parties on the issues, and the position of interest and lobby groups on the issues.
- Established and maintained a good working relationship with caucus members and their staff.
Performed a number of duties as the need arose and as requested by caucus members, the research coordinator, special projects coordinator, and director of research. Including:
- The preparation of briefing notes, research papers, policy papers, reports, press releases, questions for the house, speaking notes, briefing packages, amendments, motions, and correspondence.
- Wrote oral briefings on issues and legislation.
- Assisted caucus members in committee and in the house.
- Represented the Party caucus at various meetings and events.
Education
University of Waterloo: 4 Year Honours Degree in English and Psychology
University of Western: Degree in Education
Ministry of Education: Program Development and Implementation, Program Supervision and Assessment, English as a Second Language.
Volunteer Experience
Fundraiser: Victoria County Cancer Society
Recipient: Award for “Outstanding Contribution to School Life”
Member: Political Action Committee District 12, OSSTF
President: Toastmasters Club, Owen Sound – Generated membership drive which led to awards at the provincial level.
Vice President: Carried out executive duties of district office for the FWTAO
Political Delegate: Elected by local riding association to represent membership in the party leadership race.
Guest Speaker: Presented views on local radio in response to The Federal Candidates Debate on Women’s Issues
Guide: Led a travel group of 50 individuals through Egypt and Greece.
Rotary Club: Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club – Board of Directors
Community Involvement
Fundraiser: The South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre
Liaison: Waiting Room/Emergency for Collingwood General and Marine Hospital
Facilitator: Created and Presented Workshops on such topics as “Conflict Resolution” to professional and interest groups
Activities and Interests:
Performer: Performed in Canadian Opera Company’s Verdi’s “Rigoletto” (Actor). Performed in Masteroff’s “Cabaret” (Singer/Dancer), Second City
Director: Directed Stage Play that led to Community Award from Senior Citizens
Producer: Produced a musical for the local community where profits were distributed for local projects.
Producer: Produced a video interviewing key parties in a local strike for the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.
