Keith Benn, a New Blue candidate for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, has deep roots in Southwestern Ontario. Initially from Wallaceburg, he later moved to Port Lambton.
After working in factory and construction environments, Keith pursued higher education in Geology, earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario, a Master of Science from Laval University, and a doctorate from the University of Montpellier in France.
Keith spent seventeen years in academia as an Assistant and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. He transitioned to the mining industry where he has worked since, holding senior management and executive roles, and currently operates as an international independent consultant.
In 2009, he chose to return to Port Lambton, valuing the connection to his hometown.
Driven by a sense of crucial historical change, Keith represents the New Blue Party. He is motivated by a belief that Ontario is at a pivotal moment where wise electoral choices are crucial to preserve parliamentary democracy and fundamental rights.
He advocates for governing based on true conservative values to address the failures of the established parties and to realign Ontario’s path forward.
Keith is a father to two adult children, whose achievements are a source of great pride for him. His personal and professional journeys reflect a deep commitment to his community and conservative principles, influencing his decision to enter politics with the New Blue Party.
The New Blue Party of Ontario, established as a more conservative alternative within the province's political landscape, articulates a range of policies that address social, economic, and environmental issues. These policies are grounded in a framework of social conservatism and right-wing populism.
The New Blue Party adopts a strong pro-life position, advocating against abortion and any policies that facilitate it. This stance is consistent with their broader social conservative philosophy, which places a high value on traditional family structures and the sanctity of life.
The party proposes to ban gender transition procedures for minors, citing concerns about the permanence of such decisions and the maturity required to make them. They frame this policy as a protective measure to shield children from what they perceive as premature engagement with significant medical interventions.
The New Blue Party seeks to reform the educational content by eliminating what it describes as 'woke' activism, which includes the removal of critical race theory and gender identity theory from the curriculum. They argue that education should be free from political biases and should focus more on traditional academic and career-focused skills.
Promoting a free press and safeguarding free speech are significant for the New Blue Party. They propose defunding mainstream media entities that they believe are biased, to encourage a more diverse and independent media landscape.
This is aligned with their advocacy for unimpeded free speech, viewing it as essential to a healthy democracy.
The party plans to reduce the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) from 13% to 10% and to eliminate the carbon tax. They argue that such tax reductions will alleviate financial pressures on Ontario residents and stimulate economic activity by increasing disposable income and consumer spending.
Addressing internal party democracy, the New Blue Party aims to ban lobbyists from party politics and strengthen measures to combat voter fraud during party elections. These initiatives are intended to purify the party's internal electoral processes, ensuring they reflect the genuine will of the party members.
The party's environmental policy includes dismantling operational wind turbines, which they claim will help reduce hydro prices. They challenge the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of wind energy, proposing instead to focus on other forms of energy provision that they consider more reliable and less financially burdensome.
Consistent with their tax reduction policy, the New Blue Party opposes the federal carbon tax imposed on Ontario, arguing that it places an undue burden on consumers and businesses without delivering proportional environmental benefits. The New Blue Party of Ontario positions itself as a guardian of traditional conservative values, advocating for policies that they believe will restore personal freedoms, reduce governmental overreach, and promote economic growth.
Their policy platform reflects a desire to shift Ontario's political discourse towards more conservative social, economic, and environmental policies, appealing to voters who feel that mainstream parties do not adequately represent their views or address their concerns.