Leona Alleslev

Leona Alleslev (born March 16, 1968) is a Canadian politician and former military officer who served as the Member of Parliament for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill in the House of Commons. Originally elected as a Liberal in the 2015 federal election, she crossed the floor on September 17, 2018 to join the Conservative Party, citing disagreements with the Liberal government over their handling of economic and foreign affairs.[2] On October 21, 2019, she was re-elected as a Conservative.[3][4] Alleslev was defeated in the 44th Canadian general election on September 20, 2021.

Captain
Leona Alleslev
Alleslev in September 2018
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
In office
November 28, 2019 – July 12, 2020
LeaderAndrew Scheer
Preceded byLisa Raitt
Succeeded byCandice Bergen
Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party
In office
November 28, 2019 – July 12, 2020
PresidentScott Lamb
LeaderAndrew Scheer
Preceded byLisa Raitt
Succeeded byCandice Bergen
Member of Parliament
for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill
In office
October 19, 2015 – September 20, 2021
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byLeah Taylor Roy
Personal details
Born (1968-03-16) March 16, 1968[1]
Political partyConservative (2018–present)
Other political
affiliations		Liberal (2014–2018)
Spouse(s)Ted Krofchak
ResidenceOak Ridges, Ontario, Canada
Alma materRoyal Military College
Military service
AllegianceCanada
Branch/service Royal Canadian Air Force
Years of service1987–1996
RankCaptain

Member of Parliament

From December 2, 2015, to January 27, 2017, Leona Alleslev served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement. Alleslev served as a member of the Standing Committee on National Defence and the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. She also served on the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians.

Alleslev with Andrew Scheer and Candice Bergen in December 2019

During the General Meeting of the Canadian Parliamentary NATO Association on October 30, 2018, Alleslev was ousted from her role as chair and replaced with Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj. The Conservatives attempted to delay the vote by having their staffers break into a rendition of Stan Rogers' Barrett's Privateers while pouring and passing around a bottle of unknown liquid, later confirmed to be alcohol by Conservative MP Garnett Genuis. Conservatives were criticized as the meeting room was not hosting a reception or party.[5]

On November 29, 2019, Andrew Scheer appointed Alleslev as Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.[3]

On July 12, 2020, she announced that she was stepping down as Deputy Leader. She stated that the Conservative Party was in the process of choosing its next leader that will guide them through Canada's next chapter and it was too important for her to be on the sidelines. She also stated her interest in engaging in one of the leadership campaigns in the 2020 leadership race.[4][6] On July 13, 2020, she endorsed Peter MacKay to be the next Conservative leader.[7][8] Peter MacKay's campaign claims it did not cut a deal with her to get her endorsement and she stated that "My loyalty can’t be bought, it must be earned".[9][10] She was succeeded as deputy leader by Candice Bergen.[11]

Military service and work experience

The eldest daughter of RCAF Major-General Ian Alleslev, Leona Alleslev graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1991, and served as a logistics officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force at CFB Comox now called 19 Wing Comox, taking voluntary release under the Force Reduction Plan at the rank of captain. Alleslev also worked as a senior manager in the aerospace industry at the Department of National Defence. Alleslev started an Eco-tourism Canoe Outfitting business in Temagami in 1995 called Lady Evelyn Outfitting and renamed to Temagami Outfitting in 2000 and sold Temagami Outfitting in 2005. During the off season Alleslev worked for IBM Canada in Ottawa then Toronto. Later joining Bombardier Aerospace as an industrialization manager at Downsview Toronto.[12]

Electoral record
2021 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalLeah Taylor Roy20,76445.24+2.86
ConservativeLeona Alleslev19,30442.06-2.32
New DemocraticJanice Hagan3,5947.83+0.63
People'sAnthony Siskos1,7343.78+2.78
LibertarianSerge Korovitsyn5001.09+0.09
Total valid votes 45,896
Total rejected ballots 509
Turnout 46,40555.01-9.39
Eligible voters 84,361
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +2.59
Source: Elections Canada[13]
2019 Canadian federal election: Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeLeona Alleslev23,56844.38-0.81$100,442.03
LiberalLeah Taylor Roy22,50842.38-4.96$100,105.74
New DemocraticAaron Brown3,8207.20+1.49$282.50
GreenTimothy Flemming2,1544.0+2.72$2,471.02
People'sPriya Patil5301.0$500.00
LibertarianSerge Korovitsyn5291.0none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 53,109100.0  
Total rejected ballots 454
Turnout 5356364.4%
Eligible voters 83156
Source: Elections Canada[14]
CBC News[15]
2015 Canadian federal election: Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalLeona Alleslev24,13247.34+19.47$76,512.44
ConservativeCostas Menegakis23,03945.19−6.31$150,877.75
New DemocraticBrenda Power2,9125.71−10.24$1,887.13
GreenRandi Ramdeen6541.28−2.19–
Animal AllianceKyle Bowles2430.48–$5,898.62
Total valid votes/expense limit 50,980100.00 $212,912.36
Total rejected ballots 2040.40–
Turnout 51,18464.91–
Eligible voters 78,848
Liberal notional gain from Conservative Swing +12.89
Source: Elections Canada[16][17][18]

References
  1. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 5, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. Tasker, John Paul (September 17, 2018). "Toronto-area Liberal MP Leona Alleslev crosses the floor to join Conservatives". CBC News. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  3. Aiello, Rachelo (November 28, 2019). "Scheer maintains core parliamentary team, names new deputy leader". CTV News.
  4. Alleslev, Leona. "The selection of the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada is too important a decision for me to stand to the side. Today, I am stepping down as Deputy Leader of her Majesty's Loyal Opposition to engage more actively in the leadership campaign. (1/2)". Twitter. @LeonaAlleslev. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  5. "Conservatives push back when asked why they cracked open bottle, launched into song at meeting". Global News.
  6. Alleslev, Leona. "Sincere thanks to @AndrewScheer for the trust he placed in me and the privilege of serving in our strengthened Conservative opposition by his side. (2/2)". Twitter. @LeonaAlleslev. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  7. MacKay, Peter. "Leona Alleslev MP, Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill (Ontario)". Twitter. @PeterMacKay. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  8. Alleslev, Leona. "Canada faces an uncertain future. Canada needs a leader who has the experience and a plan to tackle the priorities of our time. That is why Peter Mackay has my support. @PeterMacKay". Twitter. @LeonaAlleslev. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  9. "MacKay's campaign says no deal was cut to woo deputy party leader's endorsement". MSN. Canadian Press. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  10. "Campaign denies deal as Deputy Conservative leader Leona Alleslev steps aside, endorses Peter MacKay". National Post. Canadian Press. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  11. "O'Toole names top Tories for Commons roles, with Bergen as deputy leader". Kamloops This Week. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  12. "Former Air Cadet Leona Alleslev - Air Cadet League of Canada". Air Cadet League of Canada. April 7, 2016.
  13. "List of confirmed candidates – September 20, 2021 Federal Election". Elections Canada. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  14. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  15. "Canada Votes 2019". CBC News. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  16. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill, 30 September 2015
  17. Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 2015-08-15 at the Wayback Machine
  18. "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
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