"CLF is an excellent program which analyzes the structure and procedures for running a successful campaign at all levels of government. It is an opportunity every person in the party should take advantage of. We must continue to invest in these types of programs to train the future of our party."
- Paul (CLF Attendee)

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CLF - BACKGROUND INFORMATION

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CLF Overview

The Conservative Leadership Foundation (CLF) was founded in 1990 by John Capobianco and John Mykytyshyn. With a proven legacy of success, the CLF is the best and most unique political training school in Canada. These graduates were trained in the techniques of modern political campaigning by some of the most talented and experienced political authorities of our time.

Weekend Retreats

The CLF is most famous for its weekend retreats. These retreats focus on training youth through a combination of lectures, hands on workshops, homework assignments and team activities. CLF weekends have been referred to as “political boot camp” which brings smiles to the faces of committee members. It has been said that those who survive a CLF Weekend will find the intensity and variety of an election campaign very familiar.

One Day Mini Sessions

Always trying to innovate through learning the CLF in 2002 inaugurated the Mini Conferences. These one-day sessions focus on one or two topics.

CLF One Day seminars, take a subject that may normally appear as one of many on a conference agenda and explore the topic with much greater depth and detail. The best, most practical cutting edge political campaign advice, tips and information are presented and studied.

CLF’s first Mini Conference covered fundraising. That session hosted a wide range of speakers with vast experience, who covered an enormous variety of topics. Attendees were given the opportunity to listen and learn from some of the best in the field.

Another Conference that is being planned for 2006 is focused on Nominations. The Conference will include presentations, discussions and case studies including the ever popular “Common Mistakes made 90% of the time by losing campaigns”…. among others.

The next CLF Mini session will reflect back on the recent Federal election. By sharing the experiences of those who were heavily involved, we believe we can be better prepared for future elections (municipal 2006, provincial 2007 and the anticipated federal election in ?) There will be panel discussions and an opportunity for questions and answers from some of the most prominent and influential political operatives, activists, and experts from the Conservative movement in Canada.