About Us

Our Commitment

Academic excellence. Lifelong learning. Empower our community.

At CLF we strive to exceed the highest standards of excellence that you would expect from an industry standard-setting body. Our instructors draw upon models and frameworks for political operations that have been proven through decades of fieldwork. We employ unique evaluation methodologies which truly capture students’ mastery of core materials and their ability to translate lessons into real-world success.

Lifelong learning. The political landscape is continually influenced by external factors such as technological improvements and shifts in government regulations. CLF programming is routinely upgraded to offer members and students the greatest chance of success in our dynamic industry.

Empower our community. It’s not just what you learn, but who you meet along the way. CLF alumni form a nationwide network of high-calibre leaders eager to shape the future. Through program design and exclusive networking opportunities, we empower students to leverage this unique network and unlock exciting possibilities.

Our Team of Experts

Meet the Board of Advisors

John Mykytyshyn President & Co-Founder

John Capobianco Chair & Co-Founder

Leith Coughlin Deputy Chair

Terry Debono Director

Derek Lackey Director

Dan Muys MP, Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North

Tamara Kronis MP, Nanaimo-Ladysmith

Stewart Kiff Director

Our Priorities

Our Continued Focus

Credentials that matter.

As CLF gears up to expand programming, we are re-launching opportunities for certification in four tiers of increasing knowledge and complexity. These credentials will form the basis of a nationally-recognized standard of excellence, empowering graduates and employers alike to consistently identify optimal and mutually beneficial placements.

Digital first.

All CLF events and lectures are professionally recorded and uploaded to a secure portal for the continued benefit of attendees. We recognize that nationwide accessibility may be challenging, and where possible, offer members and students hybrid attendance options that don’t compromise meaningful participation.

Accessibility for youth.

CLF operating expenses are significant, and include digital infrastructure costs, event space rentals, and speaker fees to name a few. While ticket prices reflect lifelong value received, CLF is committed to breaking down barriers for youth wherever possible. We are actively pursuing the creation of scholarship and bursary programs alongside our corporate and individual philanthropic sponsors.

Why Work With Us

Impacting Canadian's Future. Today.

With a proven legacy of success, CLF has evolved to become the most unique and successful political training institution in Canada. Thousands of CLF graduates have been trained in the techniques of modern political campaigning by the most talented and experienced political authorities in the country.

These graduates have worked in all aspects of political campaigns and many have moved on to become political staff, grassroot activists, and elected officials at every level of government(s).

Our Vision

Consistently electing and re-electing more Conservative-minded candidates and governments in Canada, across all provinces, and across all levels of government.

Our Mission

Provide political training of unrivalled quality, depth and rigour to Conservatives across Canada, to massively increase the odds of electing Conservative candidates to public office.

Best of the best

CLF identifies and trains the best leaders for tomorrow