Justin was Born in Sudbury, Ontario at St. Joseph’s Hospital, he grew up in Val Caron before moving with his family to North Bay, where he completed high school and his first year of university. Raised in a close-knit, compassionate family, Justin spent his early adult life discerning a vocation as a Roman Catholic priest, guided by deep faith and with the encouragement of his bishop. With humility, and at the bishop’s advice, he stepped into “regular” life to better understand the world he felt called to serve.

That journey led him to Humber College, where he studied to become a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer (Funeral Director Class 1). His professional path took him to Bernardo Funeral Homes in Etobicoke’s Rexdale neighbourhood, where he found his passion: walking with people through the most vulnerable and darkest moments of their lives — with compassion, dignity, truth and a nature that reminded people they can laugh even in such troubling times. 

Justin brought that same care and integrity to his work in Midland, where he helped manage local funeral homes and led a team devoted to meeting every family where they were — regardless of background or belief. “We threw out cookie-cutter services and respectfully found ways to always celebrate the individual while honouring faith and tradition ” he says. “We met people in their darkest hours with light, truth, and the kind of presence that changes lives.” He mentioned that this was so the team would remembers, but so that family would carry their grief alone.

It was also in Midland that Justin became a Knight of Columbus, rising to 3rd Degree and serving as Treasurer. He and his brother Knights worked to strengthen their community through charity — fundraising for the Huronia Pregnancy Resource Centre, supporting families, and investing time and resources in local needs for which there were many. It was also at this time that Justin became a founding member of the North Simcoe Compassionate Care Community, a group focused on connecting families, health care professionals, hospices and death care professionals to promote dying with dignity and looking to bridge unknown gaps between all respective professions."

Later, Justin brought his leadership and heart for service to Kirkland Lake, Englehart and New Liskeard, managing funeral homes across Northern Ontario with the same mission: compassionate, individualised care rooted in dignity.

A back injury eventually led Justin to step away from the day-to-day operations of funeral service. But his dedication to solving problems and helping others didn’t stop there — he retrained and transitioned into the world of Information Technology, becoming a Senior Systems Engineer. Today, he designs and supports complex systems across Ontario while still maintaining a supportive hand in funeral services in the Greater Sudbury area.

Justin was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a challenge he meets with resolve, faith, and firsthand insight into the failings of Canada’s healthcare system. He knows better than most the reality Canadians face — long wait times, lack of access, and a system stretched beyond its limits.

“Living with MS,” Justin says, “I understand how broken our system really is — and I believe we deserve better. We need a healthcare model that puts people first, not bureaucracy.”

On June 22, 2024, Justin married the love of his life, Vanessa, and together with their furbaby Theo, they’ve built a life anchored in faith, love, and a passion for a freer Canada.

As a proud Libertarian candidate, Justin is committed to restoring:

“I’m running because I want my future children to grow up in a Canada where freedom isn’t something you whisper about — it’s something you live. It shouldn’t be nearly illegal to be proud of our country.”

In his own words:

“I humbly pray that the Lord God will keep our land glorious and free, and that every person will carry a spark of hope in these dark times. You, O Lord, are the light of the world — let us be like the candles on Your altar: bright and near to You.”