Old/Richard Onslow Roper

Richard Onslow Roper is a Canadian Politician.

He grew up in Montreal with his family. He completed a degree in international business and built a network of friends who would support him throughout his life.

He developed his business (Ironlast) as a trusted middle person for complicated transactions involving everything from Agricultural equipment, to ensuring international aid gets through war zones.

Through his work in conflict areas Richard developed a great sympathy for people displaced by conflict and he set up his charity "Safe Havens" to provide services and support to displaced people around the world.

He joined the Conservative party inspired by Coding to leave his career as an international businessman to attempt to enter Parliament. He put his business affairs under the control of his friend Major Corcoran.

While campaigning for Parliament Richard developed a number of policies including raising the bar in Healthcare designed to provide incentives for private insurance to cover mental health and preventative healthcare while making it easier for everyone not covered by their employer (such as small business owners and Contractors).

However during the campaign Richard was injured while taking a trip around Montreal on his bike.

In the 2035 election Richard entered Parliament as a Conservative list MP for Rosemont.

After the election and with Codings support he sought the Leadership of the Conservative Party on a campaign to restore discipline and focus to the party.

After a campaign marred by his clashes with former Conservative Leader George O'Toole, Richard won the Leadership after a dice roll following a tied vote in the Conservative Party.

As Leader Richard set up a Shadow Cabinet to reflect the best in his party.

He saw an opportunity to reunite the Conservative movement following his discussions with Ben Hunt (UCP Leader). After a vote within both parties the merge occurred and the United Party soared in the Polls.