Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
MIDDLESEX–LONDON - Cynthia Ann Workman, a psychotherapist and certified addictions counsellor, is running as the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for Middlesex-London in the upcoming federal election on April 28. With a long-standing passion for federal politics, Workman brings her rural upbringing, Christian values, and decades of mental health experience into her campaign. She previously ran in two provincial elections and now seeks to bring what she calls “true conservative values” to Ottawa.
Reporter: Can you tell my readers a bit about your background?
Workman: My name is Cynthia Workman, and I am a registered psychotherapist and a Canadian certified addiction counsellor. I have been working with mental health and addictions for close to over 20 years. I grew up on a 25-acre farm in rural Lambton County. I am a single mother of three, I am a Christian, and I am pro-life from natural conception to natural death. I have always wanted to be a politician since I was 13 years old.
R: What makes this federal campaign different for you compared to your previous provincial runs?
Workman: My goal has always been to run federally. This election is the most important one we have had in many years. Our sovereignty is at stake. Our standard of living is declining, and our youth have no hope. I believe our party has the platform that will turn Canada around.
R: What are the top three issues you are hearing about in Middlesex-London?
Workman: Urban sprawl is a major concern. We are losing farmland due to over immigration and large corporate land purchases. We need to stop mass immigration and place a temporary moratorium until infrastructure can catch up. Rural services are also lacking, including roads, internet, and medical care. And affordability is a growing concern. Families are struggling, and it is tied to bad economic decisions, climate alarmism, and overpopulation.
R: As a specialist in addiction, what are your views on federal drug policy?
Workman: Canada’s safer drug supply is a failure. I have seen harm reduction move from a clinical strategy to a lifestyle. We are enabling addiction rather than addressing it. There is no solid evidence that supervised injection sites are reducing harm. They are not cleaning up the streets. They are contributing to homelessness and costing taxpayers millions.
R: You just mentioned imposing a moratorium on immigration. What does that mean?
Workman: It means a temporary stop to all immigration until we can catch up. We will not stop seasonal farm workers, but we must reduce overall numbers. Our infrastructure cannot handle the volume. Medical clinics are overwhelmed. Housing is unaffordable. Young Canadians cannot find jobs because of the pressure from temporary foreign workers and foreign students. We must put Canadian citizens first.
R: Some critics may label your views xenophobic. What is your response?
Workman: I would say they do not know me. This is not about race or colour. It is about beliefs and values. If someone comes to Canada, they must respect our laws and integrate into Canadian society. We are importing belief systems that do not align with Western values. That is creating division and putting strain on our social fabric.
R: What are your thoughts on personal freedoms and the COVID-19 pandemic?
Workman: I believe Canadians were forced into medical decisions during the pandemic. I was forced to take the vaccine or lose my job. That is not freedom. We saw overreach with lockdowns, mandates, and even frozen bank accounts. This erosion of freedom cannot continue. I believe in science, but I also believe in informed consent and bodily autonomy.
R: If elected, how would you communicate with constituents?
Workman: As a therapist, I listen first. That is how I would serve as an MP. I would work with the people of Middlesex-London to make decisions together. We do not have a party whip, so I can vote based on what is best for my constituents.
R: Finally, what would you say to voters who are undecided?
Workman: Vote for your beliefs. The Liberals and Conservatives are two sides of the same coin. If you want a party that puts Canadians first and does not waver based on polling, vote PPC. If you want someone who will fight for your children and your future, then vote for me. I am not a career politician. I am passionate. I am experienced. I will not back down.
