{"id":22,"date":"2025-02-10T22:27:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T14:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2025-02-11T14:28:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T06:28:03","slug":"conservative-party-of-canada-saanich-gulf-islands","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/?page_id=22","title":{"rendered":"JACK MCCLINTOCK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Jack McClintock &#8211; Candidate Nominee &#8211; Saanich-Gulf Islands &#8211; Conservative Party of Canada<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-Head-Shot-1-826x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-Head-Shot-1-826x1024.jpg 826w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-Head-Shot-1-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-Head-Shot-1-768x952.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-Head-Shot-1.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"116\" src=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JM-CALENDAR-OF-EVENTS-for-Nomination-Candidate-455x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JM-CALENDAR-OF-EVENTS-for-Nomination-Candidate-455x1024.png 455w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JM-CALENDAR-OF-EVENTS-for-Nomination-Candidate-133x300.png 133w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JM-CALENDAR-OF-EVENTS-for-Nomination-Candidate-768x1728.png 768w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JM-CALENDAR-OF-EVENTS-for-Nomination-Candidate-683x1536.png 683w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JM-CALENDAR-OF-EVENTS-for-Nomination-Candidate.png 889w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.conservative.ca\/en\/membership\">Join the Party<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/?page_id=103\">Upcoming Events<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/?page_id=77\">Support Jack<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/?page_id=68\">Endorsements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/?page_id=75\">In the News<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">About Jack<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">With over 32 years of experience as a Police Officer and Conservation Officer, I bring a deep understanding and credibility to issues of Public Safety, Conservation, and the Environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I have worked on the challenging streets of Vancouver\u2019s Downtown Eastside and Victoria, where homelessness and drug overdoses remain persistent issues. These experiences have shaped my understanding of how personal safety and community challenges impact the way we live and raise our children.<\/p>\n<p>My background in Conservation has provided me with a clear perspective on the delicate balance between protecting our natural environment and meeting human needs. I believe our environmental resources are resilient and manageable, but safeguarding healthy habitats for all species is critical to maintaining this balance.<\/p>\n<p>As a member of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) and the Municipal Pension Retirees Association (MPRA), <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">I fully understand the difficulties that seniors and pensioners encounter,<\/span>\u00a0in striving to live with dignity.<\/p>\n<p>As a father of three daughters, I am driven to ensure Canada\u2019s young people inherit a future that is healthy, prosperous, and full of opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, I am serving my third term as a Municipal Councillor with the District of North Saanich, a role I have held for 10 years. Throughout this time, I have remained steadfast in my commitment to act in the best interests of our district and its residents.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, I have experience as a Candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada, having campaigned in the federal riding of Victoria in 2008.<\/p>\n<p>Should you elect me as your Candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada in Saanich\u2013Gulf Islands, I am committed to continuing my long history of dedicated public service. Together, we can work toward a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future for our community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Jack:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:votejack2025@gmail.com\">v<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">otejack2025@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc_cyclist-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc_cyclist-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc_cyclist-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc_cyclist-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Towards the end of the 1200 km Cops for Cancer, Tour de Rock ride to raise donations for Pediatric Cancer Research, I was met by my daughters at Pacific Christian School in Saanich.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-volunteer-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-volunteer-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-volunteer-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-volunteer-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-volunteer-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jack has been volunteering with the Salvation Army for over 16 years and understands the value and impact we have on our community when we volunteer to serve others.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"647\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-Walk2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27\" style=\"width:773px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-Walk2-1.jpg 647w, https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JMc-Walk2-1-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jack speaking with residents during the Canada Day parade in Sidney<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Jack&#8217;s Biography<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>I was born and raised on the Prairies. I studied in Saskatoon and became an Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officer from 1975 \u2013 1980. My interests drew me to a career in police work and I joined the Vancouver Police Department in 1980. I worked various duties including Undercover Drugs, Walking the Beat on Granville Street, Emergency Response Team, and working the Downtown East Side.<\/p>\n<p>As a young person I had always dreamed of living in the Yukon. In 1989 I Joined the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Department as the District Conservation Officer in Faro and moved there until 1991.<\/p>\n<p>In 1991 I returned to policing, joining the Victoria Police Department. I worked Patrol, Traffic and was the Media Liaison Spokesperson for Vic PD. In 2004 I joined the Central Saanich Police Department where I remained until my retirement in 2008.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Political Activities<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I joined the Reform Party in 1994 and maintained my membership which transitioned to the Alliance and ultimately the Conservative Party of Canada<\/li>\n<li>2008 I was the Federal Conservative Candidate for Victoria<\/li>\n<li>2014 \u2013 present Municipal Councillor for the District of North Saanich<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Personal Life<\/span>:<\/p>\n<p>I am married to Carol and we have three daughters. We make our home in North Saanich<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hobbies and Interests:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I restore canoes as a hobby, garden, outdoor enthusiast, work on vehicles and am a sort of \u201cJack of all trades\u201d<\/li>\n<li>I enjoy writing Children\u2019s stories and have published a book titled \u201cThe Bucking Chicken of the Half Diamond Ranch\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">My community work includes<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tour de Rock Cops for Cancer Alumni and supporter<\/li>\n<li>Over 16 years volunteering with the Salvation Army Kettle Drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-color\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0462018f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b14186be wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-site-title has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"home\">JACK MCCLINTOCK &#8211; CANDIDATE NOMINEE<\/a><\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> Proudly powered by <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\">WordPress<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jack McClintock &#8211; Candidate Nominee &#8211; Saanich-Gulf Islands &#8211; Conservative Party of Canada About Jack With over 32 years of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"[]"},"class_list":["post-22","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=22"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":117,"href":"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22\/revisions\/117"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/25"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jackmcclintock.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=22"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}