Dear Constituents in Scarborough Southwest,
Please allow me to introduce myself.
My name is Diana Filipova. I was born in Bulgaria but have lived most of my life in Canada. My
husband, Guy, our dog, Bruce, and myself are proud residents of Scarborough Southwest.
I believe that my personal experiences, the life lessons that I have learned, and the education
that I have obtained allow me to relate to the struggles, the dreams and the hopes of many
Canadians.
I recognize the needs of the newcomers. As a first-generation immigrant, I’ve spent many years
working multiple part-time- low-paying jobs while raising my child as a single mother and trying
to obtain my teaching certificate from the Ontario College of Teachers. What worked for me
back then, was the fact that Canada had a strong economy, with plenty of job opportunities and
the value of the Canadian Dollar allowed me to succeed.
As a mother, who has recently lost my only child, Vassil, I know the pain of desperately waiting
in overcrowded Emergency Rooms. My heart goes out to all Canadians who struggle to find a
family doctor, who are waiting for tests and procedures for months, while some of our best
nurses and doctors are leaving the country to work somewhere else. We cannot be overloading
our healthcare with uncontrolled immigration and at the same time creating barriers for
licensing of foreign-trained healthcare workers and neglecting to build infrastructure that
supports the population growth.
With more than 20 years of experience as a middle school teacher, I understand the worries,
the hopes, and the dreams of our youth. It pains me to see that they have been stripped of the
opportunity to own a home, to raise a family in a safe neighborhood and to have a well-paying
job. The simple things that are essential for a dignified living in Canada are simply disappearing.
A Conservative government will build the economy and create prosperity by developing our
natural resources in a sustainable way. I will advocate for lowering taxes, so that we can have
more money in our pockets. I can not make big promises, but I can promise that I will listen to
your concerns, and will work tirelessly to create opportunity for all.
I also believe that a great society takes good care of their retired citizens. Those are the people
that have built our foundations through their hard work and sacrifices and we owe it to them to
acknowledge their contributions and to support them in their retirement years. A Conservative
government will ensure that working seniors with a lower income than $ 42,000 will not be
taxed on the first $ 34, 000. My husband retired a few years ago, and we can definitely feel the
decrease in his income and the taxes on the earnings that were suppose be his freedom in
retirement.
I support the Arts and Entertainment in our communities, as they are the pulse of our times.
They develop our creativity, promote cultural understanding, and unite us! I have worked hard
to promote local artists by organizing exhibits and volunteering countless hours in directing
plays and musicals for adolescents. In fact, I’ve attempted to calculate my volunteer hours that I
have given to my communities in the sphere of the Arts, and I arrived at just over 10, 000 hours.
To our veterans, I would like to tell you that I am grateful for your services. Canada was
recognized because of the brave battles our soldiers fought. You are the front line, the
defenders of Canadian values and freedoms. Canada cannot forget your sacrifices! I will
advocate for services, access to education, and financial support, so that you can have a fulfilled
and dignified life.
So, here I am, the Conservative Candidate for Scarborough Southwest. I am humbled, grateful,
and determined to give everything that is humanly possible to serve the community that I live
in!
Our strength is in our unity! If you believe in our Conservative values and in me as a candidate,
please VOTE!!!
For those that would like to take it one step further, please contact me.
Thank you again for the opportunity to introduce myself!
Kind Regards,
Diana Filipova