Endorsements
John English
Campaign Co-Chair
- Liberal MP for Kitchener Centre 1993-1997
- Biographer of Pierre Elliott Trudeau
- Currently Director at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, Trinity College/Munk School. University of Toronto.
Raj Saini will be an outstanding Member of Parliament.
Through his service to the Kitchener Centre Liberal Association, he has invariably demonstrated his deep attachment to the Liberal Party and to the leadership of Justin Trudeau.
Articulate, fluent in many languages including French and English, a community leader, and a caring health professional, Raj will serve Kitchener well as a Liberal MP in Justin Trudeau's government.
I am honoured to endorse his candidacy.
John Milloy
- MPP for Kitchener Centre 2003-2014
I am pleased to endorse Raj’s candidacy for the Liberal nomination in Kitchener Centre.
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with him for many years and have witnessed first hand his strong commitment to the Party and our community.
He will work hard in the upcoming election and I am confident that he will impress the many voters looking for change at the federal level.
His experience, enthusiasm and energy will make him a fine Member of Parliament.
Jamie Burton
Marion Thomson-Howell
Vice President Dolphin Digital Technologies Inc; Kitchener Waterloo Provincial Candidate 2014
Our future depends on having Members of Parliament who are capable of innovative ideas, are connected to community, and who possess a knowledge of the issues that matter most to their constituents.
Knowing this, it is with every confidence that I endorse Raj Saini as Liberal Candidate for Kitchener Centre.
Raj has been instrumental as a business leader, and as a community volunteer in Kitchener. He has been an avid proponent of Liberals as demonstrated by his continued efforts to support candidates and campaigns.
We have been waiting for too long to have an inspired and excited Member of Parliament, who works hard to represent us and effect change. I have hope in Raj Saini.
I am pleased to add my voice to others supporting Raj Saini as the Liberal Candidate in Kitchener Centre.
Raj has the skills and qualities we need to see again in our representative in Ottawa.
He has been a dedicated and effective leader in the Kitchener Centre Federal Liberal Association and understands how to make things happen on the political front.
His business experience and community involvement have helped him to understand firsthand the issues and priorities of people like you and me who are working to make our lives and those of our children better.
He has done his homework; it’s time for Raj to put his knowledge and skill into action on our behalf as our Member of Parliament.
Neil Aitchison
I have dealt with Raj, on and off, for a number of years now, and always found him to be man of good character. He is a real people person who loves his community. I believe he would certainly serve well as an elected member.
Bob Rae
Former Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
I have known Raj for many years and he is a stalwart Liberal, hardworking, honest, and a man of compassion.
If chosen by the Liberal Party in Kitchener, he will be a fine candidate and an excellent Member of Parliament.
Marcus Shantz
I am happy to endorse Raj Saini for the nomination as Liberal Party's candidate in Kitchener Centre.
Raj is a dedicated community leader who has volunteered his time and energy to many valuable community causes over the years.
I know him to be a trusted listener who can bridge differences and bring people together. As a hard working small business person, Raj understands both the aspirations and challenges facing a great many Canadians.
We need Raj's voice in Ottawa!
John P. Shewchuk
Kitchener Liberals can be proud of a long tradition of electing articulate, energetic, experienced and effective MPs and MPPs.
Since first canvassing with my Dad for the Hon. John Sweeney in 1975, I’ve seen several generations of local Liberal politicians up close and often very personally.
John English represented us in Ottawa with character, dignity and a warm, respected, intelligent humility.
Karen Redman’s personal touch and ability to bridge differences through persuasion, cooperation and collaboration showed the very best of Kitchener’s “barn raising” spirit.
I am confident Raj Saini will carry on John’s and Karen's Liberal tradition of providing respected, responsible, reasoned leadership -- and that he will add to the great legacies of his predecessors.
There’s a lot riding on the next election.
Thanks to the socially extreme personal agenda of our local Harper government MP, our once influential Kitchener has been exiled to the distant fringes of important national debates about jobs, the economy, social security, the environment, healthcare, foreign policy...the list goes on.
We’re simply not on the map of Stephen Harper’s Conservative Canada. And that’s a tragedy not just for Waterloo Region but for Ontario and for the country as a whole.
We CAN do better and we MUST do better than our current government representative!
It's time to put the focus back where it belongs – not on divisive social issues and the personal social agenda of our MP -- but on the things that matter most to Kitchener and Kitchenerites.
It's time to elect an MP Kitchener can be proud of -- who will be listened to, command respect and get things done for us in Ottawa and at home.
It's time to put Kitchener back on the map of this great country!
It's time for Raj Saini.
Gabriel Tse
Director, Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario) Southwest Area 3
President, KCFLA 2004-2008
It is my pleasure and honour to endorse Raj Saini for the Liberal Party of Canada candidacy nomination in Kitchener Centre. I have known Raj for over 10 years professionally. He joined the Kitchener Centre Federal Liberal Association board of directors while I was President. Raj has an immense knowledge of political history, an unsurpassed passion and integrity for politics and issues that are dear to Canadians.
Working with Raj over the past 10 years on multiple events, projects and leadership conventions has absolutely convinced me of his long-term commitment to the Liberal values and the well being of Kitchener Centre's constituents. As a very successful businessman and pharmacist, his working ethics and professionalism have been well proven. He is a man of action, passion, integrity and above all, he is a candidate who will deliver.
I look forward to working together with Raj and his team, to recapture the riding of Kitchener Centre in the next federal election.
Wayne Morris
Director of Kitchener Centre Federal Liberal Association
It is a privilege to endorse Raj Saini for Kitchener Centre’s Federal Liberal Association’s candidate for the upcoming Federal election.
He is bright and energetic, with the knowledge and ability to return Kitchener Center to the Liberals. As a pharmacist who owns his own business, Raj brings a whole new perspective to politics.
I have been impressed with Raj’s sincerity and the critical insight that he brings to a broad range of issues.
Raj is truly representative of the new wave sweeping the Liberal Party.
Marg Hennig
Director of Kitchener Centre Federal Liberal Association
I am happy and proud to endorse Raj Saini as the Liberal Candidate for Kitchener Centre in the 2015 election.
Raj will be the dedicated Member of Parliament that this riding needs. He knows the community well and has many strong links to a variety of groups and individuals.
He has established a unique pharmacy and is always available to provide information and advice on both traditional and alternative remedies. Through his work as a pharmacist he is well aware of issues facing the business community.
Raj is passionate about social justice and about making changes in the way our country is governed. We need new ideas and the energy and strength to implement these ideas.
Kitchener Centre needs and deserves a strong Liberal M.P.
Vote Raj Saini!
Charlie Love
Member of the Kitchener Centre Federal Liberal Association
Raj Listens - At KCFLA executive meetings, while serving as V.P., Raj introduced and effectively facilitated a process of open discussion of issues of the day, policies and ideas so that the wisdom and feedback of all members might be heard and might be part of the creative process of liberal thinking - reflected and reported, as appropriate, via policy channels, to the wider party.
Every member counts and every voice must be heard as we seek to be the party representing the best consensus of informed Canadian thinking enhancing responsible governance….We are the voice and enthusiasm of hope, opportunity, and proud heritage birthing new vision.
We sing a song of Canada proud, at home and as global citizens, making justice, compassion and care the soul of every tomorrow. Raj listens and Raj hears! Raj lives and will share the songs we sing.
Gebre Berihun
Kitchener Resident and Social Activist
Raj has demonstrated his passion to the party and commitment to the riding residents during his leadership on the Kitchener Centre Riding Association.
Raj brings excellent professional and business credentials to his candidacy. He is an extremely credible person with passion, empathy and support to community members.
Raj relates well with people and is strategic in his action. I have seen him helping strangers, welcoming newcomers and making people feel comfortable sharing their thoughts with him.
I have every confidence that Raj will use those qualities to achieve a positive and powerful impact on our community and Canadian society. I believe that his expertise and knowledge will serve as a springboard for our communities’ imaginations in particular and the Liberal Party in general.
Darlene Jacques
Director of Kitchener Centre Federal Liberal Association
Raj Saini represents the fresh energy of today’s Liberal party. He’s tireless, innovative and compassionate about the issues we are facing in today’s society.
I wholeheartedly endorse Raj Saini as he truly embodies our community and would be an exceptional Member of Parliament.
Dr. Bessma Momani
As a fellow member of the Canadian International Council, Raj is an active participant in helping to shape the conversation on Canadian Foreign Policy and as an international affairs expert myself, I’ve always appreciated his thoughtful views about how to improve this vital area of Canadian policy.
Ray Simonson
President, Kitchener Centre Federal Liberal Association (KCFLA), 2008-2012
Raj Saini brings a deep commitment to the Liberal Party of Canada and our community, a sense of passion, an unbounded energy, organization and the experience to lead Kitchener Centre Liberals to victory in 2015 and beyond.
Raj cares about community issues large and small. I have seen first-hand his ability to bring groups together, find a common purpose and get real results for our community. As the Vice-President of the Kitchener Centre Federal Liberal Association (KCFLA), 2008-2014, Raj provided tremendous leadership for our party and our community and demonstrated the thoughtfulness and approachability that we need in our next candidate and next Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre.
As past President of the Kitchener Centre Federal Liberal Association, I urge you to consider your choice for candidate to represent you in 2015 very carefully. Our candidate must have a vision and appeal to voters in every corner of our riding and from every walk of life. We need someone who will not only promote our Liberal values, but reach out to disengaged voters and win back different areas of the riding we used to be strong in, and add new ones.
This is not an easy choice. I firmly believe that Raj is the right choice and deserves your support. He will be a great Member of Parliament for all of Kitchener Centre.
Dr. Gary Bruce
It is both a pleasure and privilege for me to endorse Raj Saini as the candidate for the Liberal nomination in Kitchener Centre.
I have known Raj for many years now, and still I am struck by his passion for this community and for our country. Raj will be a tireless advocate for the people of Kitchener Centre, and a fine ambassador in Ottawa for our region.
Raj exhibits all of those traits one would want in a Member of Parliament - intelligence, creativity, diplomacy, and above all, compassion.
Neena Gupta
We need more people like Raj Saini in the Parliament of Canada. Raj is a shining example of the Canadian success story, where an immigrant family stresses hard work and education to move themselves and their community forward.
Raj has dedicated his professional life to the health of our community as a leading-edge pharmacist. Raj’s insight into our community, the reality of healthcare and small business will be invaluable in Ottawa.
He’s exactly what we need in Ottawa today. I’m delighted to support Raj in his candidacy for Kitchener Centre.
Brad Svorkdal
A friend introduced me to Raj through the Canadian International Council several years ago, and I was immediately impressed by his informed global perspective and strong local commitment.
Raj has been a dedicated Liberal through thick and thin. I have seen his leadership and energy on display through years of federal Liberal activities, including keeping the Party moving forward through difficult times.
Nominate Raj Saini to carry the Liberal banner in the upcoming election. He will be a great Member of Parliament.
James Howe
To beat the Conservatives, we need a Liberal candidate like Raj Saini who represents the modern Kitchener we live in today and who has a prescription for a better tomorrow.
Rather than a stereotypical politician like his Conservative opponent who loves to play word games to avoid saying what he really thinks, we need a Member of Parliament who speaks with integrity. Raj is a trusted pharmacist, business owner and can represent the priorities of Kitchener’s diverse population.
Raj has been working hard in Kitchener Centre for years to oppose the Conservatives. He’s proven he has the dedication required to take him on and the experience and the network required to come out on top.
I encourage all Liberals to rally around Raj Saini as our candidate in Kitchener Centre.
Maureen Flynn
In my 9 years knowing and working alongside of Raj, I find him to be a very kind gentleman who is dedicated to his work and his party; willing to assist you in any need; easy to talk to and one I feel comfortable to speak on any topic. Most of all, he has been a good friend and listener.
I believe that Raj would make an excellent candidate to represent the constituents of Kitchener Centre in Ottawa.