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Dr. A.Q. Rana, MD, FRCPC, FRCP (HON), Neurologist

Dr. Rana is a practicing Neurologist in Toronto for more than 15 years, and he specializes in Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders. He has authored several books and published many articles in the field of Neurology, Parkinson’s, and Movement disorders. He completed his FRCPC through the Royal College of Physicians of Canada. Dr. Rana has also been awarded an honorary FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburg. He is focused on pragmatic and clinically proven research on Parkinson’s that can be applied to improve patient’s quality of lives.

Dr. Rana is the founder of the World Parkinson’s Program, a Canadian charitable organization that provides free medications to patients with Parkinson’s disease globally who can’t afford to buy medications. He is also the founder and former editor-in-chief of the Research and Reviews in Parkinsonism, published by Dove Press. Dr. Rana has been an invited speaker in many international seminars and conferences on Parkinson’s disease. As a result, people with Parkinson’s frequently consult with Dr. Rana from all over the world.

Dr. Rana has been honored with several awards including the Wayne Hening Award for his work in the field of Parkinson’s disease and Restless Legs Syndrome. He is listed in ‘Who is Who in the World’ and in the Leading Physicians of the World. He has authored a series of educational brochures about Parkinson’s disease that have been translated in more than 20 languages and are used in more than 50 countries around the world.

Dr. Rana has been very busy with his neurology practice concentrating on improving the quality of lives of his patients, and politics was never his focus. However, this has changed recently as he witnessed political parties engaging in divisive and fearmongering policies, hyper-partisanship, and lack of government transparency by the two major parties in the last decade. He strongly believes that parties promoting extremist right-wing or left-wing political agendas fail to work on common ground which is necessary to progress in a democratic society. In his views, extremism and hyper-partisanship only divide Canadians and weaken us as a nation. He started raising his voice against this and created the Centrist Party of Canada. Centrist Party strongly believes in the unity of Eastern and Western Canada and transparency of government, with the moderate, practical, and pragmatic approach that is necessary for national progress.

Federal Council

Members of the Federal Council are talented individuals who are committed to shape the political landscape of Canada for Canadians. They promote Centrist values to unite Canadians and are from across Canada and belong to various fields of life. They are community leaders and professionals who sacrifice their time and provide oversight and guidance to the Party in policy matters and strategy.

Our Federal Council will comprise of seven members from Ontario, four from Quebec, three from British Columbia, two from Alberta and one from each of the remaining provinces and territories. Individuals interested to join our Federal Council should be the member of the Federal Centrist Party and apply by sending their CVs to [email protected].

Allan McCann

Allan McCann

FEDERAL COUNCIL MEMBER
Giovanni Bisciglia

Giovanni Bisciglia

FEDERAL COUNCIL MEMBER
Ian Smith

Ian Smith

FEDERAL COUNCIL MEMBER
Karen Merkley

Karen Merkley

FEDERAL COUNCIL MEMBER
Leo Duong

Leo Duong

FEDERAL COUNCIL MEMBER
Nigel D’Souza

Nigel D’Souza

FEDERAL COUNCIL MEMBER
Rana G. Ahmad

Rana G. Ahmad

FEDERAL COUNCIL MEMBER
Ritchie Singh

Ritchie Singh

FEDERAL COUNCIL MEMBER
Rod Collins

Rod Collins

FEDERAL COUNCIL MEMBER

Why Centrism?

Centrism offers a pragmatic approach that transcends the rigid boundaries of partisan politics. In a polarized political landscape where extremism dominates the discourse, centrist philosophy strives to find common ground and foster collaboration to bring about fair and transparent governance.

This approach recognizes the complexity of real-world issues, and that solutions are found in a nuanced understanding, rather than adhering strictly to one ideological stance. By prioritizing evidence- based decision making and compromise, centrism promotes policies that are more likely to be effective and sustainable.

Partisan politics leads to a deadlock in the legislative process. Incorporating diverse perspectives and drawing upon the strengths of both Conservative and Liberal ideas, centrism can pave the way toward comprehensive and inclusive policies that address the multifaceted challenges Canadians are facing today.

Be the Change

Engagement in the political process is a powerful means to bring about positive change in Canadian society by actively participating instead of just sitting on the sidelines. This in turn empowers citizens to have a direct impact on the decisions that shape their lives, and it fosters a sense of civic responsibility, instead of feeling like hapless victims of forces beyond their control.

The prospect of a brighter future for Canada lies in innovation and fresh ideas, embracing new perspectives for navigating the complex challenges that confront our society.

There’s only one true centrist party in Canada. Established in November of 2020, out of a desire to bring together all Canadians, to promote unity, accountability and stability in our increasingly fractured and disillusioned society.

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Youth Coordinators

Alesha Mullings

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YOUTH COORDINATORS
Brett Douglas Otterbein

Brett Douglas Otterbein

YOUTH COORDINATORS
Mathew Baldwin

Mathew Baldwin

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