FilCan Julius Tiangson is Running for Federal Conservative Member of Parliament in Mississauga Centre-Ontario
February 16. 2015
Julius Azarcon Tiangson, a practicing Christian and a former church minister, has been officially nominatedthe official candidate of the Federal Conservative candidate for Member of Parliament in the new riding of Mississauga Centre in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario. His official designation by the Tories came after a good nomination race on November 1, 2014 having been involved in the Conservative Party movement in Saskatchewan and Ontario for a great many years.
As a young man in 1985, Julius Tiangson came to Canada from Davao, Philippinesthrougha job-exchange program in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and became a landed immigrant two years later, some 28 years ago. Happily married for over 26 years to the formerNona Lee"Bunny" Molina,they now have three children: Dana Mae, 24 years old, Francis, 22 and Nathan , 20. Remarkably a devoted family , the Tiangsonsfaithfully believe in "serving God , serving people and servingcommunity".
The Founder and former Director of The Gateway Centre for New Canadians, an immigrant -settlement & integration organization in the City of Mississauga, Ontario, hesuccessfully collaborated with over 40 community associations in the GreaterToronto Area and reaching out to the Filipino, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist andChristian communities, as well.
J. Tiangson's strong passion and advocacy work for ordinary Canadians and immigrants has established an enviable record and solid history of community -building experience and engagement. He has led and founded , over the years, local, national and business organizations in Canada with a particular focus in "newcomer integration, race relations, refugee advocacy, spirituality and youth mentoring". Also, he co-founded Gateway Homes, Gateway Capital and Gateway Wealth Strategies..... enterprises that are "social-good conscious extensions" of the Gateway Centre for New Canadians which addresses the "economic integration of newcomers through accelerated home ownership and wealth creation strategies".
A graduate of Ateneo de Davao University in the Philippines with aBachelor's Degree in Commerce -Accounting, Tiangson is now completing his Masteral Degree in Intercultural Studies through Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta. As a Philippine Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he practices his profession in Canada as an FSCO Licensed Financial Advisorand has an Alternative Investments Certificate. He enjoys flower gardening and is an avid golfer, playing the game unashamedly, with a23 handicap. As a notable FilCan community leader, Tiangson has been involved in various multicultural boards, associations, committees, and coalitions and to name a few are: FilipinoPolitical Action Group of Mississauga, Erindale Riding Honourary Co-chairfor the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, Rotary Club- Mississauga, Baguhin Coalition, Canadian Filipinos towards Active Citizenship, First Ontario Alliance of Caregivers Canada, Skills for Change Skilled Trades Advisory Council (Brampton), Institute for Canadian Citizenship Mississauga Committee and many others. He also served as Expert Witness at the Justice and Human Rights Committee and as Immigration Round-table participant for Mississauga at Citizenship and Immigration Canada .
Modestly, he says that his journey "will take a lot ofhard work, but with your help we can do it" and similarly, is encouragingeveryone to take a moment and help get the word out by sharingwith your network of friends, relatives and acquaintances. To volunteeror donate contact : Tel.647-292- 7849or Email:m.( T.San Juan)