I’m Sima Acan, your Member of Parliament for Oakville West. Oakville West is home for my family and me; the place we raised our children, built our business and turned neighbours into friends. I asked to serve as your Member of Parliament so that I can deliver practical solutions in Ottawa, so that I can be present in our streets, and deliver results that you can feel. Above all, I want to keep a two-way conversation going; policy begins at your door, not the other way around.
After studying engineering at university and working in public safety I choose to come to Canada over twenty years ago and ever since I have chosen Canada again and again, every day. From my volunteering with the Oakville Lions Club, where I was the first female President, with our focus on raising funds to fight childhood cancer through to my time on local school boards or at the Air Cadets I have always felt our Canadian spirit. That spirit is manifest in our determination to overcome the odds, our celebration of our shared heritage and our commitment to build a common community for all.
That Canadian spirit is also prevalent in our entrepreneurship and industry. As someone who built a small business right here in our region I know the challenges that come with being a business owner and what needs to change so we can unlock our economic potential. As someone who has also worked on the workshop floor I also understand the importance of workers and labour not just to our economy but to our country. Working hand in hand we will be able to build Canada Strong.
In Ottawa that’s what I will keep fighting for; secure streets, a growing economy, affordable living and a strong sovereign Canada that we are all proud to call home.
Oakville West is a new federal riding on the shores of Lake Ontario, stretching west of Sixteen Mile Creek through Glen Abbey, West Oak Trails, Bronte, and lakeside neighbourhoods. It is part of the Halton Region as well as being one of two Federal Ridings for the Town of Oakville.
Created through the 2023 representation order and first contested in 2025, Oakville West was created to reflect Oakville’s growth and allow its representatives to be able to focus on Oakville specific issues. From heritage harbours and Glen Abbey golf to advanced manufacturing and clean tech, the riding we call home pairs quality of life with opportunity.
I know that the residents of Oakville West prize safe streets, affordable homes, and efficient services; they expect practical leadership that strengthens our town and country. That’s why since my election I have focused on working with national stakeholders, provincial representatives, regional leaders and municipal officials to ensure we are all working together for Oakville.
As a Member of Parliament my job is to represent the people of Oakville West in the House of Commons; voicing local concerns, debating and voting on laws, and serving on committees and in caucus. My team and I also help constituents navigate federal services and hold the government to account through questions, committee studies, and other oversight work. A Committee is a small, cross-party group that studies legislation and publish recommendations that shape national policy. I contribute to two key committees where I engage deeply on the issues, ask tough questions, and turn Oakville’s priorities into national action.
SECU studies Canada’s public safety system, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, cybersecurity, emergency management such as wildfires, and organized crime. As a full member my focus has been auto theft and how organized networks move stolen vehicles through our ports, alongside broader work on cyber threats.
INDU studies competitiveness, innovation and industrial policy, including telecommunications, competition, small and medium-sized enterprises, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. As an associate member, when designated to substitute, I take on the same responsibilities as regular members and work to improve industrial and tech policy.