Rhonda Kirkland is the federal Member of Parliament for Oshawa. She was elected to the House of Commons in Canada's 45th general election (April 28, 2025) and appointed to serve as a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU). On June 30, 2026 she was appointed as the Official Opposition's Associate Shadow Minister (critic) for Public Safety.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree and an advanced certification from the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD). She has served as a conference speaker, trainer, and advocate for early intervention strategies, making a lasting impact in her field. Born and raised in Oshawa, Rhonda has led or worked on countless grassroots charitable initiatives and held leadership positions within the Rotary Club of Oshawa, demonstrating her lifelong dedication to community service.
She has also served as a political advocate for three decades, having participated in local and national political campaigns in various roles including campaign manager, volunteer director, and outreach advisor. Driven by her deep commitment to improving the lives of Oshawa and Durham Region residents, she has helped advance federal legislation related to human trafficking and victims’ rights.
Like so many families and seniors across Oshawa, Rhonda witnessed an alarming erosion of affordability, common sense, accountability, and quality of life under the previous NDP-Liberal coalition, igniting a deep concern for her own children and future generations of Oshawa’s youth and young families.
As a single mother of two, she understands the importance of securing a stronger, safer, healthier and more affordable future.
Well known locally for her compassion, integrity and a strong work ethic, Rhonda is committed to restoring common sense in Ottawa, advocating for freedom, and ensuring that Oshawa has a strong voice in Parliament.
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