Rhonda Kirkland is a Canadian politician. She was elected Member of Parliament for Oshawa in the 2025 Canadian federal election. She is a certified educational therapist.
Rhonda Kirkland is a Canadian politician who serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Oshawa. She was elected to the House of Commons in the 45th Canadian federal election held on April 28, 2025. Kirkland is the first woman elected as MP for Oshawa. She is a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.https://www.rhondakirklandmp.ca/
Early life and education Kirkland was born and raised in Oshawa, Ontario. She holds a bachelor’s degree and an advanced certification from the National Institute for Learning Development.https://www.rhondakirklandmp.ca/
Professional career
Kirkland is a certified educational therapist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked with children and adults with learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and dyslexia. Her work has focused on individualized cognitive and learning strategies. She has also worked as a conference speaker and trainer, particularly on early intervention.https://www.rhondakirklandmp.ca/https://www.durhamregion.com/politics/federal-elections/canada-votes-2025-rookie-candidate-rhonda-kirkland-keeps-oshawa-conservative-blue/article_dbdb8b0d-5bba-5fde-b26c-4ca40b6159e8.html
Political career Prior to her election to Parliament, Kirkland was involved in political advocacy for over three decades. Her roles included campaign manager, volunteer coordinator, trainer, and communications support at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels.https://www.durhamregion.com/politics/federal-elections/canada-votes-2025-rookie-candidate-rhonda-kirkland-keeps-oshawa-conservative-blue/article_dbdb8b0d-5bba-5fde-b26c-4ca40b6159e8.html
Kirkland was elected as MP for Oshawa in 2025. In Parliament, she serves on the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. Her work on the committee has included contributions to studies related to border enforcement, correctional system policies, and workplace conditions within the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Her engagement on CBSA-related issues has been informed in part by concerns brought forward by Oshawa resident.
Her work on public safety and justice issues has also addressed broader concerns related to the correctional system, including parole processes, community safety, and victims’ rights. She has engaged with issues informed by cases involving Oshawa residents whose experiences highlighted concerns about parole eligibility and victim notification .https://www.rhondakirklandmp.ca/noparole
Kirkland is co-chair of the Conservative Auto Caucus and has advocated for automotive workers in Oshawa and across Canada.https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAhECcxLZp/
Community involvement Kirkland has been active in community and charitable initiatives in Oshawa and the Durham Region. She is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Oshawa and has participated in several grassroots initiatives. As an MP, she has hosted town halls, community meetings, and public awareness events, including initiatives focused on fraud prevention.
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