Leona Alleslev | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Alleslev in 2017 | |
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office November 28, 2019 – July 12, 2020 | |
| Leader | Andrew Scheer |
| Preceded by | Lisa Raitt |
| Succeeded by | Candice Bergen |
| Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party | |
| In office November 28, 2019 – July 12, 2020 | |
| Leader | Andrew Scheer |
| Preceded by | Lisa Raitt |
| Succeeded by | Candice Bergen |
| Member of Parliament for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill | |
| In office October 19, 2015 – September 20, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Leah Taylor Roy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leona Alleslev March 16, 1968 |
| Political party | Conservative (2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2014–2018) |
| Spouse |
Edward Krofchak (m. 1995) |
| Residence(s) | Kingston (current) Oak Ridges (former) |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College (BA (Hons)) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch/service |  Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1987–1996 |
| Rank | Captain |
Leona Alleslev-Krofchak (born March 16, 1968)[1] is a Canadian politician and former military officer who served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill. She was elected as a Liberal in the 2015 federal election, and crossed the floor to join the Conservative Party in 2018, citing disagreements with the Liberal government over their handling of economic and foreign affairs. On October 21, 2019, she was re-elected as a Conservative. Alleslev was defeated in the 2021 federal election.
Alleslev was a candidate in the 2022 Conservative leadership election. On December 15, 2024, Alleslev announced she would be seeking the nomination for the federal Conservative Party candidate in the riding of Kingston and the Islands.[2]
On January 26, 2025, Alleslev announced that she would end her bid to become the federal Conservative candidate for Kingston and the Islands.[3]
- ^ "Alleslev-Krofchak v. Valcom Ltd., 2010 ONCA 557" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 5, 2014.
- ^ "Former high-ranking Conservative Alleslev eyeing return to Parliament". torontosun. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ Vilela, Cris (January 26, 2025). "Leona Alleslev ends federal Conservative candidate bid for Kingston and The Islands – Kingston News". Kingstonist News - 100% local, independent news in Kingston, ON. Retrieved January 27, 2025.