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Conservative MP Kurt Holman says his mission in Ottawa is simple, to be the voice of London–Fanshawe and help restore what he calls the Canadian promise, the belief that hard work should lead to stability, home ownership, and a better life for future generations.
Elected as the first Conservative MP in the riding’s history, Holman says his top priorities reflect what he heard directly from constituents on the campaign trail, rising costs, job insecurity, growing homelessness, and a sense that the federal government has lost touch.
“People here are working long hours and doing everything right, yet they feel stuck,” Holman said in an interview. “They’re taxed more, can’t afford homes, and they don’t see where their money is going. That’s not the Canadian promise we were raised to believe in.”
Holman says restoring that sense of opportunity starts with getting Ottawa’s fiscal house in order. He criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government for promising $25 billion in savings without first releasing a federal budget, a move Holman says undermines public trust and transparency.
“How do you cut $25 billion without showing Canadians where the money is going in the first place?” he said. “It’s been a lost Liberal decade. And now we have a new leader, but the same ministers, the same spending patterns, and no clear financial direction.”
Holman, who has deep roots in local volunteer work, says his commitment to the riding goes beyond politics. He says he’s working 80-hour weeks to deliver on the expectations voters placed in him, including improving communication with his office during what he describes as “growing pains” for his newly elected team.
On local issues, Holman has met with stakeholders including the mayor to discuss housing and homelessness. He voiced support for the city’s hub initiative and says collaboration across all levels of government will be essential, but adds federal investment must be tied to results.
“I’m encouraged by some of the steps being taken locally, but Ottawa needs to focus on what works,” he said. “We need strategic investments, not just spending for the sake of spending.”
He was sharply critical of the Liberal government’s handling of foreign policy and trade, especially in response to the latest tariffs announced by Donald Trump.
“I believe Pierre Poilievre is the better person to stand up to Trump,” Holman said. “Mark Carney is Trudeau 2.0, he’ll bend to pressure. We need leadership that puts Canada first, not one that just walks the path others lay out.”
Despite frustrations, Holman says he remains focused on delivering real change for his riding.
“I’m honoured to represent everyone in London–Fanshawe, every community, every voice,” he said. “This is a diverse, hard-working riding. My job is to make sure Ottawa hears them loud and clear.”
Holman says the shift that began in London–Fanshawe is only just beginning.
