President of QUCA Rodrigo Garfinkle on why Sir John A. Macdonald’s legacy should be remembered with honesty, context, and historical perspective, not erased from public memory.
For 126 years, his statue stood in Kingston as a reminder of the man who helped found this country and shaped this city. His connection to Kingston and to the early history of Queen’s is part of our shared story, even as we acknowledge the more difficult parts of his record.
At a time of trade uncertainty, global conflict, foreign interference, and growing threats to our sovereignty, reclaiming Sir John A. is about reclaiming confidence in Canada, our history, and the country he helped build.
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Promoting conservative values at Queen’s through speakers, socials, and policy events.
We support conservative candidates, uphold accountability and free association, and connect students with Canada’s conservative movement on campus and beyond. The Queen’s University Conservative Association (QUCA) connects philosophically conservative students to each other and to opportunities within the conservative movement in Canada. QUCA pushes conservative values through discussion and debat
03/30/2026
Last week, members of the QUCA executive were privileged to attend a meet and greet in Kemptville with Members of Parliament Michael Barrett and Scott Aitchison for a great discussion about the issues most salient to Leeds—Grenville and the broader housing challenges facing Canadians.
Thank you to MP Barrett and MP Aitchison for the thoughtful conversation and warm welcome.
03/27/2026
Last night we had the pleasure of welcoming the Hon. Michael D. Chong, Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Wellington—Halton Hills North, for QUCA’s last event of the 2025–2026 school year.
MP Chong gave a powerful speech highlighting Mark Carney’s speech at Davos and the importance of maintaining the rules-based system that has been in effect since 1945, the wealth and prosperity it has created, and he cautioned against the realignment the Prime Minister has proposed.
The Member also emphasized Canada’s resilience and its role in helping shape that system. Looking ahead, he spoke about Canada’s potential to lead as a resource superpower, improve conditions domestically, and support our allies abroad.
We are incredibly grateful to have been joined by the Hon. Michael D. Chong and to have finished the school year on a high and optimistic note for the future.
This year, the club saw remarkable growth, with a record number of members, tabling on campus, a collaborative event with the Queen’s Liberal Club, a cross-campus event with conservative clubs from universities across Ontario, the opportunity to host multiple MPs as well as provincial ministers and representatives, and the continued strengthening of Queen’s conservative community.
03/25/2026
Last Monday, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Honourable Stan Cho, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming, to our campus for a chat over a pint.
03/17/2026
Join us for our final QUCA event of the year 🍻🇨🇦
We’re excited to welcome MP Michael Chong for a special Pub Night and an evening of conversation, networking, and engaging discussion with one of Canada’s leading conservative voices.
📅 Thursday, March 26th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 The Grizzly Grill (395 Princess St, Kingston)
👔 Business formal
Don’t miss our last event of the year — come out to connect with fellow members, meet new faces, and be part of the conversation.
See you there!
03/14/2026
A great trivia night with the Queen’s Liberals! Thanks to everyone who came out for a fun evening of friendly competition and good conversation
03/14/2026
Join us for an exciting event as we welcome MPP Stan Cho, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, for a special QUCA Meet & Greet!
📍 The Queen’s Pub, Queen’s University
🗓 Monday, March 16th
⏰ 6:30 PM
This event is a great opportunity to hear directly from a provincial leader, ask questions, and engage in discussion about leadership, policy, and the future of Ontario.
We invite you to come out and join us!
03/11/2026
Join political professionals and staffers from varying levels of government at The Queen’s Pub on Wednesday, March 18 for an evening of trivia and a panel discussion.
Hear from and connect with representatives from different political parties in a multipartisan setting, and learn about career opportunities, what it is like to work in politics, and how to get involved yourself.
🗓️ Wednesday, March 18
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 The Queen’s Pub
02/27/2026
Save the date 💙
Join us on March 13, 2026 for a Cross-Campus Women in Politics event celebrating women in leadership. An evening of meaningful conversation, networking, and mingling over food and drinks with students from across different campuses.
More details coming soon.
01/13/2026
Social at The Toucan.
Join us Thursday, January 15 at 8:00 PM.
No RSVP required.
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