Bruno Sousa is a dedicated community advocate, experienced entrepreneur, and long-time resident of Oakville East. Immigrating from the Azores in 1987, Bruno grew up in Oakville’s Falgarwood neighbourhood, attended schools in Glen Abbey and Joshua Creek, and started his family in Palermo West. He now resides in College Park, deeply rooted in the community that nurtured him.

With over 17 years in technology and business consulting, Bruno has successfully launched ventures focusing on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and sustainability. His professional journey includes founding a business consulting agency, a creative arts collective, and a pioneering B2B marketplace. Committed to responsible innovation, Bruno actively champions initiatives to enhance Canada’s digital sovereignty, economic resilience, and environmental stewardship.

Bruno’s passion for service is evident in his extensive volunteer work. He mentors youth as a Contact Scouter with Scouts Canada and, in the past, contributed leadership to local groups including the Oakville Gymnastics Club, school councils, and cultural organizations. Bruno has led grassroots activism efforts, notably campaigns such as Stop the Sprawl Halton, Hands Off the Greenbelt, and opposition to Highway 413, significantly influencing local policies toward greater sustainability and community integrity.

Bruno has also demonstrated an ongoing commitment to public service through multiple political campaigns. He previously ran as the Green Party candidate for Oakville in 2022 and 2025 and Oakville North–Burlington in 2021 for provincial and federal elections, consistently advocating for sustainable policy solutions and community-focused governance. His campaigns emphasized responsible environmental practices, economic innovation, and greater transparency in government, earning him strong local support and recognition for his dedication to principled politics.

Appointed Chair of the Green Party of Canada’s Constitutional Renewal Commission by its members in 2024, Bruno oversees modernization efforts aimed at strengthening internal governance, enhancing transparency, and promoting broader democratic participation within the party.

Bruno’s campaign prioritizes affordability, accessible public healthcare, proactive robust protection of Canada’s sovereignty in the digital age, and climate action. He is dedicated to fostering resilient local economies, safeguarding individual data rights, and evolving democratic institutions to effectively address contemporary challenges. Bruno envisions an Oakville East that thrives sustainably, underpinned by principled leadership, integrity, and community-focused collaboration.