Pat Kelly
Chair |
Conservative Party |
Calgary Rocky Ridge
AB |
- First elected to Parliament in 2015
- Graduated from the University of Calgary in 1994 with a BA in Political Science
- Worked as a mortgage broker and was the co-owner of a successful brokerage. He twice served as the President of the Alberta Mortgage Brokers’ Association, sat on the Real Estate Council of Alberta (a provincial regulatory body)
- Served as Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance, as a member of ETHI, OGGO and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts
- Previously served as the Shadow Cabinet Minister for Small Business and Western Economic Development, Shadow Minister for National Revenue, Associate Shadow Minister for Finance, and Deputy Critic for Treasury Board
- Preferred Language: English
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Iqra Khalid
Vice-Chair |
Liberal Party |
Mississauga—Erin Mills
ON |
- First elected to Parliament in 2015
- Studied criminology at York University and completed a law degree at the University of Michigan
- Previously worked as a lawyer and a public servant
- A strong advocate for women’s issues and a steadfast ally in the cause of human rights
- Serves as a member of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Human Rights, as Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, and as Chair of the Women’s Caucus
- Preferred Language: English/French
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René Villemure Vice-Chair
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Bloc Québecois |
Trois—Rivières
QC |
- First elected to Parliament in 2021
- Degree in Philosophy. He has an honorary doctorate (D.h.c.) from the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières (UQTR) for the exceptional merit of his achievements in ethics
- Ethicist, international speaker and author. He has advised governments, diplomats and major corporations, both in America and internationally
- Bloc Québécois spokesperson for Ethics, Protection of personal information and Access to information as well as International Francophonie
- Convinced of the importance of preserving and promoting the French language, he has been involved as a volunteer for 25 years for the Francophonie, the francization of newcomers as well as for literacy
- Preferred Language: French
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Matthew Green
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New Democratic Party |
Hamilton Centre
ON |
- First elected to Parliament in 2019
- Degree in Political Science and Legal Studies from Acadia University and continued his education at McMaster University as well as the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Harvard Business School
- Former small business owner in Hamilton and
- Most recently served as a member of OGGO committee
- Former Executive Director of the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion
- NDP Critic for National Revenue, Public Services and Procurement, Treasury Board, Deputy Critic for Ethics
- Former municipal councilor in the city of Hamilton
- Preferred Language: English
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James Bezan
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Conservative Party |
Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman
Manitoba |
- First elected to Parliament in 2004
- Serves now as the Deputy Opposition Whip, Strategic Advisor and Co-Chair of Question Period Planning
- Over the course of his parliamentary career, he has chaired the House of Commons Standing Committees for Agriculture and Agri-Food (2006-2008), Environment (2008-2011), and National Defence (2011-2013)
- The Conservative Shadow Minister for National Defence and the Vice-Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence from 2015-2021
- During his 17 years in Parliament, he has fought strongly for marketing freedom for Western Canadian farmers and ending the long-gun registry
- Before public life, he worked in the livestock industry
- Preferred Language: English
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Parm Bains
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Liberal Party |
Steveston—Richmond East
BC |
- First elected to Parliament in 2021
- Member of the OGGO Standing committee
- Holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Communications with a Specialization in International and Intercultural Studies from Royal Roads University in Victoria
- Served as a Public Relations Officer with the BC Government, 17 years of progressive experience in corporate communications including over 14 years working on public policy issues
- Formerly a University lecturer and Vice Chair of the Richmond Community Foundation and has served on a variety of boards representing academia and the social sector
- Preferred Language: English
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Lisa Hepfner |
Liberal Party |
Hamilton Mountain
ON |
- First elected in 2021
- Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
- Holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Calgary, a Journalism degree from Ryerson University and a Master’s degree from McMaster University
- A veteran journalist with twenty-plus years of journalism including being a television news journalist for CHCH News
- Preferred Language: English
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Greg Fergus |
Liberal Party |
Hull-Aylmer
QC |
- First elected in 2015
- BAs from the University of Ottawa and Carleton University (social science and international relations)
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board
- Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
- Served as Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Digital Government, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
- Former national director of the Liberal Party
- Former director of industry practices for Rx&D (representing Canada’s research-based pharmaceutical companies)
- Chair of the "Black Caucus" in the Parliament of Canada
- Preferred Language: English/French
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Damien C. Kurek |
Conservative Party |
Battle River—Crowfoot
AB |
- First elected in 2019
- Holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Studies and Communications and a Diploma in Biblical Studies from Trinity Western University
- Actively involved in conservative politics across Canada including working for the Hon. Kevin Sorenson, MP while Minister of State (Finance) in Ottawa
- Worked at the Saskatchewan Legislature in a number of policy, communications, and research roles while Brad Wall was Premier
- A fifth-generation farmer
- Preferred Language: English
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Ryan Williams
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Conservative Party |
Bay of Quinte
ON |
- First elected in 2021
- Former President of Williams Hotels and a City Councillor for the City of Belleville
- Instrumental in starting Belleville’s Pop-Ups on the Bay as a counsellor , as well as its Economic and Destination Development Committee in Belleville as Chair
- Past-President of Bay of Quinte Tourism and the Bay of Quinte Living Council
- An entrepreneur in the travel, hospitality and tourism industry and co-owner of Hops on Board
- Preferred Language: English
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Ya'ara Saks |
Liberal Party |
York Centre
ON |
- First elected in 2020
- Holds an undergraduate degree from McGill University in Political Science and Middle East Studies, a master’s degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in International Relations and Diplomacy
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
- International experience in advisory roles for policy, communications, and project management
- Former small business owner and a strong advocate for better access to mental health services
- Preferred Language: English
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