ABOUT JOHN ALDAG
Driven, Proven, Progressive
Get to know me, and how delivered results for Cloverdale - Langley City.
Hi, I’m John 👋🏼
I’m a proud husband and father of three who grew up on a farm on the prairies.
There, I learned the value of kindness and hard work, and how in life, family and community mean everything.
As a young man, I followed my passions for our environment, history, and public service when I began a career with Parks Canada. For over 30 years, I led parks, historic sites, and programs in eight provinces and territories - where I had the privilege of experiencing Canada’s diverse history, breathtaking geography, rich culture, and proud traditions.
Wherever life took me, I brought my core values of hope, hard work and family. In 2005, I chose the place closest to my heart - our community - to call home, and raise a family.
In 2012, I was forced to lay off most of our researchers and scientists at the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, as a result of Conservative policies. The Harper government’s contempt for science put the Canada I knew, and loved, at risk.
My commitment to protecting our progress led me to run for public office - and in 2015, I was elected Member of Parliament for Cloverdale-Langley City.
Over 4 years, I proudly represented our diverse and growing community, securing federal support for families, seniors, local businesses and new Canadians to ensure everyone had a more equitable chance at success.
For two years I was not in the Parliament, I watched our community struggle, and continue to listen to families, seniors and local businesses to better understand their needs so I can put them first.
As we emerge from COVID-19, we need strong leadership to build a better, stronger and more resilient community.
I’m grateful for your support so we could move forward, together.
DRIVEN —
As Member of Parliament, I secured more than $10-million in funding for local projects.
Surrey Museum expansion and Indigenous Hall
Anniedale School relocation and preservation
Cloverdale Athletic Park improvements and Surrey United clubhouse
Penzer Action Park construction
56 Avenue improvements in Langley City
Plus, funding for the New Horizons for Seniors Program, which supported Cloverdale Legion renovations and music therapy programs for people with dementia.
I took action and delivered results.
PROVEN —
I made progress for Canada and Cloverdale - Langley City.
Created a legacy of greater sustainability as Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee, with government adopting 35 of our most important Canadian Environmental Protection Act recommendations.
Contributed important amendments to Bill C-69, creating jobs, restoring credibility to environmental impact assessments, protecting our environment, and ensuring meaningful consultation with Indigenous peoples.
Introduced Bill C-374 to advance reconciliation by adding Indigenous representation to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, receiving unanimous consent in the House of Commons.
Drove support for more inclusive child care and parental leave polices, ensuring equal rights and career opportunities for all parents - including women, men, single, adoptive and 2SLGBTQIA+ parents.
Guided development of Canada’s first legislation ensuring individual autonomy over end of life decisions as a member of the Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying.
Secured $1.6-million in funding for Cloverdale - Langley City companies struggling with unfair steel and aluminum tariffs by the United States.
Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for significant contributions to Canada.
I have a proven record of fighting for our community and winning.
PROGRESSIVE —
I’m steadfast in my pursuit of being an ally of anyone who faces injustice or inequality.
I believe that hate has no place in Canada or our community. I condemn racism and discrimination in all forms.
I will uphold, protect, and fight for the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples. Love is love.
I believe in safe, accessible and affordable family planning, and sexual and reproductive healthcare for all Canadians. Every woman has the right to make decisions about her own body. Full stop.
I believe it’s imperative we act on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action to achieve meaningful reconciliation and protect Indigenous rights, language, heritage, and culture.
I believe in equality for Canadians of all abilities. Disability equality benefits all Canadians.
I believe that every senior deserves a dignified retirement. Our seniors made Canada what it is today.
I believe in the right of every Canadian to practice their religious beliefs in peace, free from interference or persecution.
I believe in fairness and equality for everyone.