A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, Class of 1991, Leona Alleslev‑Krofchak has built a career defined by service. First to Canada’s Armed Forces and later to public life in Parliament. Her professional journey reflects a sustained commitment to leadership, national service, and public responsibility.
Military Service and Leadership Foundations
Leona Alleslev‑Krofchak served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1987 to 1996, rising to the rank of Captain. During her nine years of military service, she developed the leadership, operational discipline, and strategic perspective that would later inform her work in public office. Her time in uniform laid a strong foundation rooted in accountability, teamwork, and service to country, values closely associated with the Canadian Military Colleges alumni community.
Transition to Federal Politics
Following her military career, Leona Alleslev‑Krofchak transitioned into public service through federal politics. She was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada as the Member of Parliament for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill in the 2015 federal election, representing the Liberal Party of Canada.
In September 2018, she crossed the floor to join the Conservative Party, citing policy disagreements related to economic and foreign affairs. She was subsequently re‑elected as a Conservative in the 2019 federal election, continuing to serve her constituents during a period of significant political change.
Senior Parliamentary Roles and Leadership Engagement
Following the 2019 election, then‑Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer appointed Leona Alleslev‑Krofchak as Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party. She stepped down from this role in July 2020 and later endorsed Peter MacKay in the 2020 Conservative leadership race. She was succeeded as deputy leader by Candice Bergen.
Her engagement with party leadership continued in subsequent years. In March 2022, she entered the 2022 Conservative leadership election, withdrawing the following month. She later announced her intention to seek the Conservative nomination in Kingston and the Islands in December 2024, before ending that bid in January 2025.
A Record of Service
From her early years as an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force to her tenure as a Member of Parliament and senior opposition leader, Leona Alleslev‑Krofchak’s career reflects a consistent dedication to public service. As an alumna of the Royal Military College of Canada, Leona Alleslev‑Krofchak exemplifies the values instilled at the CMC’s – leadership, service before self, and a lifelong commitment to Canada. Whether serving as an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force or representing Canadians in Parliament, her career demonstrates how the foundations built at the CMC’s continue to shape graduates who lead with integrity across military, public, and civic life.