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在大多伦多地区华裔移民聚居的烈治文山南部（Richmond Hill South）选区，在本届联邦大选出现了一位踔厉奋发的华裔候选人何诺轩（Vincent Ho），代表联邦保守党出战。
何诺轩年仅32岁，已是多伦多一间律师事务所的合伙人，原本前途无量的他决心放弃高薪的律师职业生涯，加入联邦保守党党魁博励治（Pierre Poilievre）的团队并进军国会，为的是充当社区在渥太华的喉舌，为加拿大变得更加美好而贡献自己的一份力量。他的决定得到了父母和妻子的鼎力支持。
何诺轩出生在密西沙加市，6岁时搬家到烈治文山市，从此一直在当地居住。他是一名学霸，从多伦多大学毕业后，分别在著名的约克大学Schulich商学院和Osgoode法学院深造，获得了工商管理硕士和律师牌照，成为可以在安省和纽约执业的律师。
何诺轩早在2024年3月就已获得所在选区的党内提名，从那时以来，一年过去了。在这一年内他和他的竞选团队一直在选区内挨家挨户拍门，与居民们交谈，了解他们的苦恼、心声和愿望。
迄今为止，在这个拥有4万多户家庭的选区，他们已拍完所有家庭的家门，现在进入了第二遍拍门的阶段，第二遍拍门也完成了一半。
在挨家挨户拍门的过程中，何诺轩了解到选民的不少苦恼，最主要的集中在以下3方面，包括：
第一，生活愈加艰难，物价飞涨影响了日常生活。尽管很多年轻人有不错的全职工作，仍买不起住房。他见到不少成年子女，依然与父母住在一起，住在父母家的地库中。他自己的收入算比较高的，也只能供得起镇屋。
第二，汽车盗窃罪案猖獗。选民在交谈时告诉他，他们要么本人是受害人，要么知道朋友或亲戚碰到过。他责备联邦自由党政府对犯罪的软弱态度，不愿对汽车盗窃的罪行确定最低刑期。很多偷车贼被前捉后放，胆子越来越大，在光天化日之下犯案也毫无顾忌。
何诺轩说，根据多伦多警方的统计数据，在联邦自由党执政的过去10年来，多伦多的汽车盗窃案攀升了300%以上。一旦联邦保守党赢得大选，他将与作为总理的博励治携手努力，针对偷车惯犯实施强制监禁，并对与帮派有关的汽车盗窃罪行加重刑罚。
第三，毒品泛滥。华裔家庭对此深感担忧，生怕自己的孩子染上毒瘾，被葬送一生。他抨击联邦自由党政府监管不力，甚至打算对毒品非罪化，助长了毒贩的气焰。
何诺轩说，居民们对於他上门讨论大家关心的议题非常高兴。在美国总统特朗普上台之前，人们反映的问题主要围绕生计的困难、罪案的猖獗和毒品泛滥危害社区等，但自从特朗普上台后，如何对付美国的关税战，乃至保护加拿大的主权地位，也成为选民们关注的议题。
何诺轩在回答选民关心的问题时说，联邦保守党一直致力於加拿大经济的多元化发展。其中的关键一环是修建输油管道，将阿省的石油送到沿海的哈利法克斯等地，然后运往世界各地的市场。但联邦自由党以环保为借口，一再否决这些输油管道的建设，造成现在加拿大的石油几乎全部出口美国，也正好为特朗普打关税战提供了案板上的肥肉。
何诺轩的竞选办公室将在3月29日开张，他的竞选策略始终是增强与选民的沟通。除了拍门，他还参加各种社区活动。过往数年来的努力也已初见成效，现在无论他去超市购物、在餐馆用膳，时常可遇到区内居民，向他问好打招呼。他很高兴自己能受到选民们的欢迎和认同。
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32-Year-Old Chinese Canadian Lawyer Runs for Parliament!
Conservative Candidate Vincent Ho Campaigns in Richmond Hill, Ontario
In Richmond Hill South, a diverse and vibrant community in the Greater Toronto Area, a dynamic new candidate has emerged in the upcoming federal election. Vincent Ho, a 32-year-old accomplished lawyer, is representing the Conservative Party of Canada as he steps into the political arena.
A partner at a Toronto law firm, Ho has chosen to leave behind a promising legal career to join Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s team and run for Parliament. His mission is to be a strong voice for his community in Ottawa and contribute to making Canada a better place. His decision has been met with unwavering support from his parents and wife.
Born in Mississauga Ontario, Ho moved to Richmond Hill with his family at the age of six and has lived there ever since. An academic achiever, he graduated from the University of Toronto before pursuing further studies at York University’s Schulich School of Business and Osgood Hall Law School, earning an MBA and a law degree. He is licensed to practice law in both Ontario and New York.
Ho secured the Conservative nomination for Richmond Hill South in March 2024. Since then, over the past year, he and his campaign team have been knocking on doors, engaging in conversations with residents to understand their concerns and aspirations.
So far, they have visited every household in the riding—home to over 40,000 households —and are now midway through a second round of door-to-door visits.
Key Issues Raised by Residents
Through these interactions, Ho has identified three major concerns among voters:
1/ Rising Cost of Living – Inflation has made life increasingly difficult. Many young professionals with full-time jobs still cannot afford to buy a home, forcing some to continue living in their parents' basements. Even with a relatively high income, Ho himself could only afford a townhouse.
2/ Surge in Auto Thefts – Many residents have either been victims of car theft or know someone who has been. Ho criticizes the federal Liberals for being too lenient on crime, failing to impose mandatory minimum sentences for car theft. He points to Toronto Police data showing that auto thefts have surged by over 300% in the past decade under the Liberal leadership. If elected, he vows to work alongside Pierre Poilievre to introduce stricter penalties for repeat offenders and gang-related car thefts.
3/ Drug Epidemic – Many Chinese Canadian householders worry about their children falling into addiction. Ho condemns the federal Liberals’ approach to drug decriminalization, arguing that it emboldens drug dealers and exacerbates the crisis.
Strengthening Community Ties
Residents appreciate Ho’s proactive approach in discussing issues that matter to them. Beyond economic hardships, crimes, and drug concerns, some voters have also voiced worries about Canada’s ability to stand up to U.S. trade policies, particularly in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency.
Ho emphasizes the Conservative Party’s commitment to economic diversification, including building pipelines to transport Alberta’s oil to coastal hubs like Halifax for international export. He criticizes the federal Liberals for blocking these projects under the guise of environmental concerns, arguing that this has left Canada overly reliant on the U.S. market—making it vulnerable to American tariffs.
Campaign Headquarters Opening Soon
Ho’s campaign office is set to open on March 29. His strategy remains centered on strong voter engagement, not just through door-to-door canvassing but also by attending community events. His years of grassroots efforts are beginning to pay off—now, whether shopping at the grocery store or dining at local restaurants, he is often recognized and greeted by residents. Their warm reception reassures him that his candidacy is making an impact.