About Us
Allies for a Strong Canada (The Allies) is dedicated to defending the values that make Canada strong, free, and prosperous. Established in response to growing threats to our democratic principles—including rising political intimidation, erosion of public order, and institutional double standards—AFSC’s mission is to engage, educate, and empower Canadians to stand up for our country. Our initiative upholds essential Canadian values such as individual liberty, rule of law, democracy, human rights, and common sense, striving to restore and protect the principles that have made Canada one of the greatest nations in the world.
The Allies aims to mobilize Canadians to defend and strengthen the country we love. We believe that our freedoms, our democracy, and our national character are worth fighting for—and that the silent majority cannot stay silent anymore. Through education, advocacy, and grassroots mobilization, we seek to build a broad coalition of Canadians who are ready to take action, ensuring that Canadian values are upheld and that our institutions serve all Canadians fairly.
General (Retired) Rick Hillier
Honourary Patron
I am privileged to serve as the Honorary Patron of Allies for a Strong Canada (AFSC). Having dedicated my life to the service of this wonderful nation, I recognize that defending our values at home is as crucial to our national security as any external threat. At AFSC we stand for those values, that we must exemplify to safeguard the country which we love.
For too long, Canadians have trusted that our rights and freedoms were secure—that respect, fairness, and common sense were simply the Canadian way. Today, those values are often overwhelmed by intimidation, ideological extremism and political double standards. We see , clearly, the erosion of principles that generations of Canadians worked to build and protect.
I have been a proud Canadian soldier for most of my life. As a continuation of that service, I believe it necessary to speak up, make my voice heard and perhaps encourage other Canadians to also declare that enough is enough. I do not want our foundational values abandoned or lawlessness and intimidation become something we simply tolerate.
Canada is a wonderful place to live and call home. It will only stay that way, however, if we defend the principles that make us great. Now is the time for action.
Together, we can make a difference. I look forward to working alongside each of you to ensure that Canada remains that beacon of liberty, democracy, and strength that I believe it to be.
Michael Westcott
Chief Executive Officer
The values that have made Canada strong, free, and prosperous are under attack—and Allies for a Strong Canada exists to do something about it.
I am profoundly committed to our shared vision of a Canada where individual liberty is protected, where the rule of law applies equally to everyone, and where our democratic institutions serve the people with accountability and transparency.
The establishment of Allies was a response to a call for action. Across this country, Canadians are watching as political intimidation goes unchallenged, as institutions apply double standards, and as the principles we once took for granted are eroded. Too many feel isolated or overwhelmed. But there are more of us than we think—and it’s time to stand together.
Our approach is twofold: we engage with allies across political, cultural, and professional landscapes to amplify our voice in defence of Canadian values. We also empower individuals at the grassroots level to take meaningful action, creating a ripple effect throughout our nation.
I invite you to join us. Whether you’re a community leader, a student, a professional, or simply a Canadian who believes our country is worth defending, your voice matters. This is your moment to stand up.
Thank you for your commitment to a stronger Canada. Together, we will defend the values that make this country great.