Conservative Candidate of Record

Ron Chhinzer — Dedicated Community Leader and Advocate for Canada

Overview

Ron Chhinzer is a longtime Oakville resident, former law-enforcement leader, small-business owner, and fintech executive. In 2025, he served as the Conservative candidate in the new federal riding of Oakville East. While he was not elected, Ron represented Oakville East Conservatives with integrity and hard work. We thank him for his service to our community and to Canada.

Oakville roots

For more than 17 years, Ron and his family have called Oakville home. His wife grew up here, and their children were born and are being raised here. Ron’s commitment is straightforward: safer streets, sustainable growth, and real affordability so families can build secure futures in Oakville.

Distinguished service in law enforcement

  • Early beginnings: Ron began his public-safety career in 2003 with Peel Regional Police as a civilian in Intelligence.

  • Toronto Police Service: In 2006, he became a sworn constable with the Toronto Police Service, advancing to investigator and team lead across organized crime and intelligence roles.

  • Prevention leadership: He spearheaded the Integrated Gang Prevention Task Force and Project #Engage416, initiatives that combined education, prevention, intervention, and enforcement to confront gang violence, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation.

  • Measured impact: Ron wrote, executed, and completed federal and provincial grant projects that reached 1,600+ community members, supported 1,000+ at-risk youth to leave gangs, organized 30 Gang Prevention Town Halls, and coordinated with 75+ partner agencies in vulnerable neighbourhoods.

  • Public voice: Recognized internationally for gang-prevention expertise, Ron has addressed audiences on public safety, leadership, and community resilience.

A new chapter in politics

In 2024, Ron was selected as the Conservative Party candidate for Oakville East. He campaigned on:

  • Public safety: Keeping violent and repeat offenders off the streets while investing in prevention that works.

  • Fiscal responsibility and growth: Supporting working families and small businesses; rewarding work and investment.

  • Housing and affordability: Practical steps to unlock supply and protect first-time buyers.

  • Canadian leadership: Advancing innovation, diplomacy, and shared values.

In the 2025 federal election, Ron was unsuccessful, but he represented Oakville East Conservatives with class, energy, and discipline. We remain grateful for his service to our community and to Canada.

Entrepreneur and private-sector experience

Ron owned and operated a community gym in Mississauga, gaining first-hand insight into the challenges and opportunities facing local entrepreneurs. He now serves as Vice-President, External Affairs at a Canadian financial technology organization, where he builds strategic partnerships and aligns external strategy with long-term organizational goals.

Community engagement

  • Oakville Soccer Club (2015–2021): Head coach (boys & girls); 2019 Coach of the Year

  • Habitat for Humanity (2011–2013): 911 Build fundraising lead

  • Pinball Clemons Foundation: Mentor to at-risk youth

  • Toronto Argonauts Foundation: School anti-bullying programming

  • Volunteer Youth Self-Defence Instructor

  • Terry Fox Foundation (2022–2024): Event operations and logistics

  • Burlington Minor Football Association: Coach and mentor

Recognitions

  • Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Community Service Award (2022)

  • Police Officer of the Month (2014) for work on a major investigation

  • 2019 Coach of the Year, Oakville Soccer Club

  • Submission Grappling World Champion (2014) — NAGA (multiple divisions)

Education & professional development

  • Police Foundations Leadership Diploma, Humber College (2017)

  • High Stakes Leadership, University of Michigan

  • Google Project Management Certificate

  • Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario — Mobile Surveillance

  • Threat Assessment (Levels 1 & 2)

  • Plainclothes Tactical Operations

  • Ontario Major Case Management

  • Search Warrant Drafting

  • Ontario Police College — Harassment Prevention & Team Building

  • General Investigators Training

Vision and values

Ron’s work is guided by a clear mission: strengthen public safety, empower families, champion responsible growth, and help Canada lead in innovation and shared values. With decades of service and a community-first mindset, he continues to support efforts that make Oakville safer, stronger, and more affordable.