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SHAPING OUR FUTUREFederation of Canadian MunicipalitiesAdvocacy Kit 2006FCM Policy PrioritiesKey Parliamentary ContactsKey Federal DepartmentsFCM PublicationsFCM.ca

11FCM Policy PrioritiesIssue BriefingsEnvironmentalSustainability (cont’d.)Municipal solid waste – The potentialclosure of the U.S. border to Canadianmunicipal solid waste has drawn attentionto the need to improve both wastemanagementpractices and policiesrelated to product stewardship, packaging,and design for the environment.FCM encourages the Government ofCanada, in collaboration with provincesand territories and industry, to develop acomprehensive national waste-managementpolicy that emphasizes extendedproducer responsibility, design for theenvironment, and lifecycle management.The national strategy should includestrategies for waste reduction, as well asan action plan for ensuring municipalitieshave access to long-term, stable and predictablefunding that will allow investmentin innovative waste-managementfacilities and waste-diversion programs.Canadian municipalities must be giventhe opportunity to use new technology inthe management of municipal solidwaste, and should be provided withincentives to derive energy from separateand combined waste streams.• Strengthen air-quality legislation toensure emissions of toxic and smogcausingpollutants are drasticallyreduced;• In partnership with all orders of government,industry and stakeholders, establisha comprehensive national strategyfor municipal solid waste, with anemphasis on extended producerresponsibility, waste reduction, and theuse of innovative and environmentallysound waste management technology;and• Establish a federal coordinating officefor brownfield redevelopment and provideparticipants in brownfield redevelopmentinitiatives with a clear, fair andconsistent public policy regime.ContactFor more information on this issue orabout FCM’s Standing Committee onEnvironmental Issues and SustainableDevelopment, please contact Mary JaneMiddelkoop, Senior Policy Analyst,at (613) 241-5221 ext. 243, or at mmiddelkoop@fcm.ca.For more informationon FCM please visit our website at:www.fcm.ca.FCM’s PositionWe encourage the Government of Canadato:• Ensure all Canadians have access toclean, safe and reliable water for industrial,agricultural, recreational and drinkingwater purposes;• Recognize the fundamental role ofmunicipal governments in mitigatingand adapting to climate change andpartner with all orders of government,industry and other stakeholders in thedevelopment and implementation of aresults-driven climate-change plan thatencourages greater use of renewableenergy and energy efficient technology,and produces co-benefits related to airand water;

12FCM Policy PrioritiesIssue BriefingsMunicipalInfrastructureIssueThe need for investment in municipalinfrastructure is pressing. Some estimatesplace the current municipal infrastructuregap at $60 billion and growingby $2 billion a year. This gap will continueto grow, because municipal governmentsdo not have access to growth taxes. Inaddition, our infrastructure is aging—most of it has reached 80 per cent of itsservice life. This now threatens our economicgrowth and with it our quality oflife.BackgroundOver the past 15 years, successive federaland provincial governments haveoffloaded responsibilities and cut transferpayments, producing a national municipalinfrastructure deficit that todaystands at some $60 billion.The Government of Canada has respondedto this challenge by committing some$11 billion to infrastructure through avariety of programs since 1993, or $1.1billion annually. However, as of April 1,2006, all the infrastructure programs willbe fully committed, except the MunicipalRural Infrastructure Fund. These infrastructureprograms must be replenished.Other problems with the infrastructureprograms are:• They generally involve matching dollarsfrom the provincial/territorial andmunicipal governments. Many smaller,rural and remote communities do nothave large enough tax bases to accessinfrastructure program funds.• Infrastructure is planned over decades,but infrastructure programs typicallyrun for five-year periods. The inability toplan based on longer term funding isforcing short-term solutions. This hampersgood planning and the programs’effectiveness.The Conservative Party committed toreplenishing Canada’s infrastructure programsduring the election. In an open letterto FCM on January 17, Prime MinisterHarper said, “we will also maintain orenhance current infrastructure funding,including the Border Infrastructure Fund,the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund,the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund,and the Infrastructure Canada Program.”Since the election, Minister of FinanceFlaherty (speaking in Toronto, Whitbyand Surrey) said the federal governmentis committed to “maintaining existinginfrastructure agreements between thefederal government, the provinces andmunicipalities.”FCM Position1. Immediately renew the CanadaStrategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) atan annual allocation level of $1.1 billion.2. Limit matching fund requirements forsmall municipalities that lackeconomies of scale.3. Ensure funding for the new Highwaysand Borders Infrastructure Fund inaddition to the annual $1.1 billion forinfrastructure programs.4. Commit to a national plan to paydown the municipal infrastructuredeficit as part of national discussionson the fiscal imbalance.5. The basis of a national plan must bestable, predictable and long-term infrastructurefunding that facilitates goodmunicipal planning and stewardshipand ensures the greatest benefit frominfrastructure investments.ContactFor more information on this issue orabout FCM’s Standing Committee onMunicipal Infrastructure and TransportationPolicy, please contact David Ewart, SeniorPolicy Analyst, at (613) 241-5221 ext. 257, orat dewart@fcm.ca. For more informationon FCM please visit our website at:www.fcm.ca.

13FCM Policy PrioritiesIssue BriefingsMunicipal-AboriginalRelationsThe urbanization of the Aboriginal populationcontinues to increase, with morethan half of all Aboriginal people livingoff-reserve or in jurisdictions wherereserves do not exist. Nevertheless, barriersto employment and to programs andservices, such as housing, education, andchildcare, often impede the success ofAboriginal people living in urban centres.• Strengthened policy and research toaddress issues associated with theincreasing urbanization of Aboriginalpeople.ContactFor more information on this issue,please contact John Burrett, SeniorManager, Social Policy, at (613) 241-5221ext. 244, or at jburrett@fcm.ca. For moreinformationon FCM please visit our website at:www.fcm.ca.At the same time, the creation ofautonomous territories created byland-claim settlements and additions toreserve have implications for municipalgovernments. Service standards, developmentpriorities and regulatory objectivesmay be incongruent, the municipal taxbase may be compromised, and thesupply of specific services may affectmunicipal administration and finances.Improved collaboration among all ordersof government is required on all of theseissues.FCM urges intergovernmental cooperationto ensure:• An institutionalized agreement andclear process for the federal, provincialand territorial governments andAboriginal organizations to work withmunicipal governments to meet theneeds of urban Aboriginal people;• Consideration of municipal interests inthe development and implementationof initiatives implicating municipaloperations, such as the federal UrbanAboriginal Strategy;• Respect for the jurisdiction and territorialintegrity of municipal governments,and the applicability of territorial,provincial, municipal, and First Nationlaws, with respect to the municipal taxbase when land claims are negotiated;and

14FCM Policy PrioritiesIssue BriefingsPublic Safety, Securityand EmergencyPreparednessMunicipal governments handle 95 percent of all emergencies in Canada andplay a critical role in public security andemergency management. As firstresponders, they often provide theonly response and relief during localemergencies.The new security environment placesincreasing demands on all orders of government,making coordination acrossjurisdictions essential. This new environmentstrains municipal budgets andhuman resources. This is particularly truefor those municipal governments thathave power generation and distributionequipment, nuclear facilities, or othersensitive infrastructure near or withintheir boundaries. And all local publichealth authorities will be on the front linein the event of an outbreak of communicablediseases.• The agencies of the federal, provincial/territorial and municipal governmentsare coordinated, have clear responsibilitiesand are ready to respond; and• Appropriate resources are allocated toprotect critical infrastructure and toensure that municipal front-lineresponse capabilities are in place.ContactFor more information on this issue,please contact John Burrett, SeniorManager, Social Policy, at (613) 241-5221ext. 244, or at jburrett@fcm.ca. For moreinformation on FCM please visit ourwebsite at: www.fcm.ca.According to the Canada WestFoundation, protection accounts forbetween 25 and 50 per cent of municipalexpenditure growth. Clarification ofresponsibilities and integration of federal,provincial/territorial and municipal policingis becoming a more and more pressingimperative.Nevertheless, national security andemergency preparedness measures areimplemented largely by the federal government,working through the provincesand territories, with little input frommunicipalities.FCM urges intergovernmental cooperationto ensure that:• Municipal governments have a place atthe table in planning national emergencypreparedness and managementstrategies;

15FCM Policy PrioritiesIssue BriefingsRural and NorthernCommunitiesRural, remote and northern communitiesare significant contributors to nationaleconomic growth. Rural areas are primarysources of food, water and energyfor rapidly growing urban centres, andthese communities sustain industriesthat contribute to Canada’s economicprosperity. National resource industriessupported by rural communities generate13 per cent of Canada’s gross domesticproduct. More than half of all tourists inCanada visit a rural community.Infrastructure investmentsDespite the critical importance of infrastructureto rural communities, manyrural and northern municipal governmentsface barriers to meeting theirinfrastructure needs. Traditional tripartitearrangements for funding infrastructurelimit participation by rural communities,which are unable to cover their share.Strictly per capita funding distributionsplace many rural communities, with theirlimited tax bases, at a disadvantage.Infrastructure investments should bebased on need and capacity to ensurethat communities with less than 10,000residents have full access to funding.By engaging municipal governments indeveloping infrastructure programs,other orders of government can ensuremaximum benefit for rural communities.For example, federal funding will be mostresponsive to the needs of rural communitiesif base allocations are incorporatedin current distribution methods.FCM is ready to work with theGovernment of Canada to ensure infrastructureinvestments are relevant to thecountry’s smallest communities. Bydrawing on the experience and expertiseof the municipal sector, federal investmentscan effectively reduce the infrastructuredeficit in rural communities.Economic developmentRural areas play a critical role in buildingnational wealth, but some of thesecommunities are losing their capacity tofoster economic activity and maintainquality of life. Programs and strategies toreverse this trend must avoid a one-sizefits-allsolution by recognizing the uniquechallenges and opportunities that exist inrural communities.The absence of broadband Internet significantlyimpedes rural economic development.Communities without broadbandaccess are denied competitiveadvantages, such as electronic delivery ofhealth and education services. Withoutthis technological infrastructure, the service-deliverycapacity of these communitiesis much weaker than in fully servicedurban areas.Inadequate infrastructure to supporthealth service delivery is another seriousimpediment to economic development inrural Canada. People in rural communitiesface major barriers to receivinghealth care because of their remote locationsand the shortage of health professionals.Although health care is not generallya municipal responsibility, it affectsmunicipal governments’ ability to attractbusinesses and individuals to theircommunities, which makes it a municipalconcern.Beyond traditional and technologicalinfrastructure, successful economicdevelopment also requires social and culturalinfrastructure, such as libraries,parks, post offices and community centres,to improve quality of life in ruralcommunities. Although roads andbridges will do much to get people torural communities, quality of life willencourage them to stay.

16FCM Policy PrioritiesIssue BriefingsRural and NorthernCommunities (cont’d.)Environmental SustainabilityRural, remote and northern communitiesunderstand the importance of environmentallysustainable community development.For example, the effects of Arcticclimate change and the exploitation ofresources threaten traditional ways of lifeand endanger wildlife habitats in theNorth. Threats to air quality throughlong-range transport of atmospheric pollutantsdemonstrate that communitiesare affected by activities in other parts ofthe country.Programs for rural, remote and northerncommunities must recognize that municipalgovernments require the capacity toplan for long-term sustainability. Theyneed revised legislative and regulatoryframeworks, new tools and training,development of best practices, and toolsto measure progress. This will allowthem to move toward more financiallyand environmentally sustainable infrastructuredecisions and to undertakelong-term regional planning.By building community capacity, municipalgovernments in rural, remote andnorthern communities will becomevaluable partners in contributing toenvironmental outcomes. Municipalitiesmust be fully engaged in federal,provincial and territorial programs.For example, engaging municipalgovernments in the remediation ofcontaminated sites will ensure all partiesare aware of required remediation.Likewise, municipal involvement in policiesto protect fish habitat will ensurethat development is coordinated andexpectations are clear.ContactFor more information about FCM’s Ruraland Northern Forums, please contact policyanalyst Erin Murphy at (613) 241-5221 ext.391, or at emurphy@fcm.ca. For moreinformation on FCM please visit ourwebsite at: www.fcm.ca.

17FCM Policy PrioritiesKey FCM DocumentsTo follow

18Key Parliamentary ContactsSummary Table of Ministries andOpposition CriticsMinistry/Office Conservative Ministers/ Liberal Critic NDP Critic Bloc CriticParliamentary SecretariesPrime MinisterPrime MinisterStephen HarperPS to PM –Sylvie BoucherHouse Leader –Rob NicholsonPS to PM onMulticulturalism –Jason KenneyLeader of the Opposition –Bill GrahamDeputy Leader –Lucienne RobillardHouse Leader –Ralph GoodaleDeputy House Leader –Marlene JenningsMaria Minna –MulticulturalismAssociate – Sukh DhaliwalLeader – Jack LaytonDeputy Leader –Bill BlaikieHouse Leader –Libby DaviesWayne Marston –MulticulturalismLeader – Gilles DuceppeHouse Leader –Michel GauthierDeputy House Leader –Monique GuayWhipDeputy WhipJay HillGuy LauzonKaren RedmanRaymond SimardYves GodinJean CrowderMichel GuimondPauline PicardNational Caucus ChairRahim JafferRaymond BoninJudy Wasylycia-LeisLouis PlamondonAgriculture andAgri-Food and Ministerfor the CanadianWheat BoardMinister Chuck StrahlPS – David AndersonPS – Jacques GourdeWayne EasterAssociate – Paul SteckleAlex AtamanenkoAndré BellavanceAssociate – ClaudeDeBellefeuilleCanadian Heritage andStatus of WomenMinister Bev OdaPS – James AbbottMauril Bélanger –Canadian HeritageAssociates – Mario Silva &Francis ScarpaleggiaMaria Minna – Status ofWomenAssociate – Sukh DhaliwalCharlie Angus – HeritageIrene Mathyssen – Statusof WomenMaka KottoMaria Mourani– Status ofWomenCitizenship andImmigrationMinister Monte SolbergPS – Ed KomarnickiAlbina GuarnieriAssociate – AndrewTelegdiBill Siksay – CIC & LGBTDeputy Critic –Olivia Chow – Citizenship& ImmigrationMeili FailleAssociate – JohanneDeschampsDemocratic ReformMinister RobertNicholsonPS – Tom LukiwskiStephen OwenAssociate – Alan TonksBill Blaikie – Democratic &Electoral ReformMichel GauthierEnvironmentMinister Rona AmbrosePS – Mark WarawaScott BrisonAssociate – Lloyd St.AmandNathan Cullen –Environment includingParksBernard BigrasAssociate – Marcel LussierFinanceMinister Jim FlahertyPS – Diane AblonczyJohn McCallumJudy Wasylycia-Leis –Finance and financialInstitutionsYves LoubierAssociate – Thierry St-CyrFisheries and OceansMinister Loyola HearnPS – Randy KampBill MatthewsPeter StofferDeputy Critic –Jean Crowder – WesternFisheriesJean-Yves RoyAssociate – Raynald Lais

19Key Parliamentary ContactsSummary Table of Ministries andOpposition CriticsMinistry/Office Conservative Ministers/ Liberal Critic NDP Critic Bloc CriticParliamentary SecretariesForeign AffairsMinister Peter MacKayPS – Deepak ObrhaiPS – Peter Van LoanStéphane DionAssociate – Bryon WilfertAssociate – BorysWrzesnewskyjKeith Martin – CIDAAlexa McDonough –Foreign AffairsDeputy Critic –Wayne Marston – HumanRightsFrancine LalondeJohanne Deschamps –Latin America & AfricaDiane Bourgeois – Asia-PacificHealthMinister Tony ClementPS – Steven FletcherKen DrydenBonnie Brown – PublicHealthAssociate – NancyKaretak-LindellPenny Priddy – Healthincluding public health &disabilitiesChristiane GagnonAssociate – Nicole DemersHuman Resources &Social DevelopmentMinister Diane FinleyPS – Lynne YelichGeoff Regan – HumanResources & SkillsAssociate – MichaelIgnatieffCarolyn Bennett – SocialDevelopmentAssociate – OmarAlghabraMaria Minna – SeniorsAssociate – Sukh DhaliwalTony Martin – HRSD,Social Policy)Chris Charlton – Seniors &PensionsIrene Mathyssen –HousingOlivia Chow – Children/YouthDenise Savoie –Education, Literacy,TrainingYves LessardAssociate – FranceBonsantIndian Affairs, NorthernDevelopment &Interlocutor for Métisand Non-Status IndiansMinister Jim PrenticePS – Rod BruinoogeAnita Neville – IndianAffairsAssociate – Gary MerastyLarry Bagnell – NorthernDevelopmentAssociate – Todd RussellDennis Bevington –Northern DevelopmentJean Crowder – AboriginalMarc LemayAssociate – Yvon LevesqueIndustryMinister Maxime BernierPS – Colin CarrieJean Lapierre – IndustryAssociate – Paul ZedAssociate – Gurbax MalhiMaurizio Bevilacqua –Competitiveness &New EconomyAssociate – Gerry Byrne –Competitiveness &New EconomyDan McTeague –Consumer AffairsAssociate – Ruby DhallaConsumer AffairsJoe Fontana – Science &ResearchAssociate – CharlesHubbardBrian Masse – Industryincluding Autos & BorderDeputy Critic – DavidChristopherson – SteelDeputy Critic – PeterStoffer – Ship Building)Paul CrêteAssociate – Robert Vincent

20Key Parliamentary ContactsSummary Table of Ministries andOpposition CriticsMinistry/Office Conservative Ministers/ Liberal Critic NDP Critic Bloc CriticParliamentary SecretariesIntergovernmentalAffairs, Minister ofSport and President ofPrivy CouncilMinister Michael D.ChongJohn GodfreyAssociate – MassimoPacettiHedy Fry – SportAssociate – Rodger CuznerDenise Savoie –Intergovernmental AffairsWayne Marston – SportPaule BrunelleLuc Malo – SportThierry St-Cyr – YouthInternationalCooperation & Ministerfor La Francophonie andOfficial LanguagesMinister Josée VernerPS – Ted MenziesPS – Sylvie Boucher –Francophonie and OfficialLanguagesBernard Patry –FrancophonieAssociate – PabloRodriguezRaymonde Folco – OfficialLanguagesAssociate – MarleneJenningsAlexa McDonough –International Development& CooperationYvon Godin –Francophonie &Official LanguagesCaroline St-Hilaire –International CooperationVivian Barbot –Francophonie & OfficialLanguagesInternational TradeMinister David EmersonPS – Helena GuergisDominic LeBlancAssociate – Mark EykingAssociate – John MaloneyPeter Julian –International Trade &GatewaysPierre PaquetteAssociate – Guy AndréJustice and AttorneyGeneralMinister Vic ToewsPS – Rob MooreSue BarnesJoe ComartinDeputy Critic – LibbyDavies – Substance Abuse,ProstitutionDeputy Critic – WayneMarston – Human RightsRéal MénardAssociate – CaroleFreemanLabourMinister Jean-PierreBlackburnDenis CoderreAssociate – Marcel ProulxBill BlaikieCarole LavalléeNational DefenceMinister GordonO’ConnorPS – Russ HiebertUjjal DosanjhAssociate – John CannisWajid KhanDawn Black – Defence &Peace AdvocacyClaude BachandNational RevenueMinister Carol SkeltonYasmin RatansiAssociate – Ray BoninDavid Christopherson –Public Accounts andRevenueRobert BouchardNatural ResourcesMinister Gary LunnPS – Christian ParadisRoy CullenAssociate – Ken BoshcoffCatherine BellDennis Bevington –EnergySerge Cardin

21Key Parliamentary ContactsSummary Table of Ministries andOpposition CriticsMinistry/Office Conservative Ministers/ Liberal Critic NDP Critic Bloc CriticParliamentary SecretariesPublic SafetyMinister Stockwell DayPS – Dave MacKenzieIrwin CotlerAssociate – Derek LeeJoe ComartinSerge MénardPublic Works andGovernment ServicesMinister Michael Fortierun-electedPS – James MooreNavdeep BainsAssociate – LuiTemelkovskiPeggy NashLouise ThibaultTransport, Infrastructureand CitiesMinister LawrenceCannonPS – Brian JeanAndy Scott – Infrastructure& CommunitiesAssociate –Susan KadisBelinda Stronach –TransportAssociate – JimKarygiannisRaymond Chan –Canadian Border ServicesAgencyDavid Christopherson –Infrastructure andcommunitiesPeter Julian –TransportationLibby Davies – DC GreaterVancouver areaPeggy Nash – TorontoOlivia Chow – TorontoWaterfrontMario LaframboiseAssociate –Robert Carrier– TransportAssociate –Roger Gaudet– Infrastructure &communitiesTreasury Board(President)Minister John BairdPS – Pierre PoilievreJoe VolpeAssociate – Mark HollandJohn McKay – CrownCorpsPaul Dewar – TreasuryBoard, NCC, CrownCorporationsPat Martin – Privacy &EthicsBenoît SauvageauAssociate – RichardNadeauVeteran AffairsMinister GregoryThompsonPS – Betty HintonRobert ThibaultAssociate – Brent St.DenisPeter StofferGilles A. PerronAtlantic CanadaOpportunities AgencyMinister Peter MacKayPS – Deepak ObrhraiPS – Peter Van LoanMike SavageYvon GodinN/AFederal EconomicDevelopment Initiativefor Northern OntarioMinister Tony ClementPS – Steven FletcherAnthony RotaAssociate – Roger ValleyTony MartinN/APacific Gateway &Vancouver OlympicsMinister David EmersonPS – Helena GuergisHedy Fry – VancouverOlympicsAssociate – Rodger CuznerPeter JulianN/AEconomic DevelopmentAgency for the Regionof QuebecMinister Jean-PierreBlackburnDenis CoderreAssociate – Marcel ProulxYvon GodinJean-Yves LaforestAssociate – Gérard AsselinWestern DiversificationMinister Carol SkeltonDon BellAssociate – RaymondSimardCatherine BellN/ALeader of Governmentin SenateSenator MarjorieLeBretonDan HaysN/A

22Key Parliamentary ContactsCabinet Ministers

23Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Right Honourable Stephen HarperPrime Minister of CanadaPersonal HistoryProfession• VP and President ofNational Citizens’Coalition• Master’s Degree inEconomics(University ofCalgary)FamilyWife: Laureen (Teskey)HarperChildren: Benjaminand RachelDate and placeof birthApril 30, 1959, inToronto, OntarioConstituency: Calgary SouthwestProvince: AlbertaPopulation: 107,920Municipalities: CalgaryContact DetailsPrime Minister’s OfficeLangevin Block80 Wellington StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A2Tel.: (613) 992-4211Website: www.pm.gc.caConstituency Office1600 – 90 th Avenue SWCalgary, Alberta, T2V 5A8Tel.: (403) 253-7990Fax: (403) 253-8203Scheduling AssistantChristina Chu: (613) 992-4211Chief of StaffIan Brodie: (613) 957-5517Lanny Cardow, Assistant: (613) 957-5521Senior Policy AdvisorsMark Cameron, Manager of Policy:(613) 957-5575Jean-François Béland: (613) 957-5507Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282002.05.131993.10.25Prime Minister2006.02.06Leader of the Opposition2006.02.05 - 2004.03.202002.05.21 - 2004.01.08PositionsCriticPrime Minister2004 - 2006CriticIntergovernmental Affairs- 1997

24Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Rona AmbroseMinister of EnvironmentPersonal HistoryProfession• Columnist• Communicationconsultant• Policy analyst• Public policyconsultant• Senior public servantFamilyHusband: BruceDate and placeof birthMarch 15, 1969, inValleyview, AlbertaConstituency: Edmonton-Spruce GroveProvince: AlbertaPopulation: 111, 622Municipalities: Edmonton, ParklandCounty, Spruce Grove, Leduc County,and Stony PlainContact DetailsEast Block, Room 163Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-9778Fax: (613) 996-0785Email: Ambrose.R@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.ronaambrose.comEnvironment CanadaMinister’s Office10 Wellington StreetGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0H3Tel.: (819) 997-1441Fax: (819) 953-0279Constituency Offices6801 – 170 th StreetEdmonton, Alberta, T5T 4W4Tel.: (780) 495-7705Fax: (780) 495-77415301 – 50 th StreetStony Plain, Alberta, T7Z 1W3Tel.: (780) 968-6475Scheduling AssistantShauna Lukenda: (819) 997-1441Chief of StaffDaniel Bernier: (819) 997-1441Liane Prévost, Assistant: (819) 997-1441Senior Policy AdvisorsJasmine Igneski: (819) 997-1441Liam Stone: (819) 997-1441Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28MinisterEnvironment2006.02.06PositionsCriticIntergovernmental Affairs2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22International Trade2005.05.24 - 2004.05.17Committees (38 th Parliament)• Legislative Committee on Bill C-38• Finance• Foreign Affairs and International Trade• Subcommittee on Fiscal ImbalancePolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Senior Intergovernmental Affairs Officerwith the International and IntergovernmentalAffairs Department of theGovernment of Alberta with a focus onsenate reform, the Kyoto Protocol andthe 2003 Canada Health Accord

25Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable John BairdPresident of the Treasury BoardPersonal HistoryProfession• ConsultantFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthMay 29, 1969, inNepean, OntarioConstituency: Ottawa West-NepeanProvince: OntarioPopulation: 112,509Municipalities: OttawaContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-0984Fax: (613) 996-9880Email: Baird.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.johnbaird.comTreasury Board of Canada, SecretariatPresident’s OfficeL’Esplanade Laurier140 O’Connor StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0R5Tel.: (613) 957-2666Fax: (613) 990-2806Constituency Office418 - 2249 Carling AvenueOttawa, Ontario, K2B 7E9Tel.: (613) 990-7720Fax: (613) 993-6501Scheduling Assistant(613) 957-2666Chief of StaffChris Froggatt: (613) 957-2666Cara M. Salci, Assistant: (613) 954-2894Policy AdvisorDaniel J. Mader: (613) 957-2666Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23MinisterPresident of the Treasury Board2006.02.06PositionsOther• Special Assistant to Perrin Beatty(Minister of Communications andSecretary of State for External Affairs)Political BackgroundProvincial• Ontario co-chair for the Conservativeparty of Canada and Ontario co-chairfor Stephen Harper’s leadershipcampaign• Opposition House Leader and DeputyHouse Leader for the Ontario PC partyat Queen’s Park• Critic – Finance, Culture, Health andIntergovernmental Affairs• 1995, 1999 and 2003 – elected/re-electedto Ontario provincial legislature forthe area of Nepean• 2003, Government House Leader• August 2002, Minister of Energy• Deputy House Leader and Party Whip• February 2001, Minister Responsible forChildren• 1999, Minister of Community andSocial Services• Government House Leader• Parliamentary Assistant – Labour,Management, Board and Finance

26Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Maxime BernierMinister of IndustryPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• LawyerFamilyTo followDate and placeof birth1963 in Beauce,QuébecConstituency: BeauceProvince: QuébecPopulation: 102,072Municipalities: Saint-Georges, Sainte-Marie, Beauceville, Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Saint-Prosper, Saint-Martin,Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce, Saint-Victor,Saint-Gédéon-de-Beauce and Saint-ZacharieContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-8053Fax: (613) 995-0687Email: Bernier.M@parl.gc.caIndustry CanadaMinister’s Office235 Queen StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0H5Tel.: (613) 995-9001Fax: (613) 992-0302Canadian Space AgencyMinister’s Office, IndustryCD Howe Building – 235 Queen StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0H5Tel.: (613) 995-9001Fax: (613)992-0302Constituency Office11535 1 st Avenue, Suite 430St-Georges, Québec, G5Y 7H5Tel.: (418) 227-2171Fax: (418) 227-30931083 Vachon Blvd, Suite 201Sainte-Marie de Beauce, Québec,G6E 1M8Tel.: (418) 387-4224Fax: (418) 387-8124Scheduling AssistantJoanne Martin: (613) 995-9001Chief of StaffRobert Valcov: (613) 995-9001Manon Mineault, Assistant:(613) 995-9001Senior Policy AdvisorMichele Austin: (613) 995-9001Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23MinisterIndustry2006.02.06Political BackgroundMunicipal• Manager of corporate and internationalrelations at the Commission des valeursmobilières du Québec – providedadvice on legislation on financial institutionsand development of regulationsgoverning this sector• Member of the board of the MontrealEconomic Institute

27Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Jean-Pierre BlackburnMinister of LabourMinister of the Economic Development Agencyof Canada for the Regions of QuebecPersonal HistoryProfession• Administrator• Manager (businessdevelopment and PR)• Professor –community collegeFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthJuly 6, 1948, inJonquière, QuébecConstituency: Jonquière-AlmaProvince: QuébecPopulation: 98,167Municipalities: Alma, Saint-AmbroiseContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 947-2745Fax: (613) 947-2748Email: Blackburn.J@parl.gc.caCanada Economic DevelopmentMinister’s Office800 Victoria Square, Suite 3800PO Box 247Montréal, Québec, H4Z 1E8Tel.: (514) 496-1282Fax: (514) 496-5096Human Resources and SkillsDevelopment CanadaMinister’s Office165 Hôtel-de-Ville StreetGatineau, Québec, K1A 0J2Tel.: (819) 955-5646Constituency Office3750 Du Royaume Blvd, Suite 204Jonquière, Québec, G7X 0A5Tel.: (418) 695-4477Fax: (418) 695-4467547 Collard StreetAlma, Québec, G8B 1N1Scheduling AssistantMélanie Roy: (819) 956-4990Chief of StaffMichel Lalonde: (819) 953-5646Senior Policy AdvisorsPaul McCarthy: (819) 953-5646Normand Forest: (514) 496-2656Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.231988.11.211984.09.04MinisterLabour2006.02.06Economic Development for Québec2006.02.06PositionsParliamentary SecretaryNational Defence1993.09.01 - 1993.10.26

28Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Lawrence CannonMinister of Transport, Infrastructure andCommunitiesPersonal HistoryProfession• Communicationconsultant• Political assistantFamilyTo followDate and placeof birth1947 in Québec,QuébecConstituency: PontiacProvince: QuébecPopulation: 89,950Municipalities: Gatineau, Chelsea, LaPêche, Val-des-Monts, Maniwaki, Pontiac,Cantley, L’Ange Gardien, Gracefield andMansfield-et-PontefractContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-5516Fax: (613) 992-6802Email: Cannon.L@parl.gc.caTransport CanadaMinister’s OfficePlace de Ville, 330 Sparks StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0N5Tel.: (613) 991-0700Constituency Office127 Joseph StreetGatineau, Québec, J8L 1G1Tel.: (819) 281-2626Fax: (819) 281-2455143-B Principle Street SouthManiwaki, Québec, J9E 1Z8Tel.: (819) 441-2510Fax: (819) 441-2680289 Highway 148, Suite 4Mansfield, Québec, J0X 1V0Tel.: (819) 683-1696Scheduling AssistantLouise Imbeault: (613) 991-0700Chief of StaffPaul Terrien (613) 991-0700Senior Policy AdvisorsPaul Fitzgerald (613) 991-0700Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23MinisterTransport, Infrastructureand Communities2006.02.06Political BackgroundMunicipal• 2001 to 2005, city councillor inGatineau, Québec• 2004, appointed president of theAssociation du transport urbain duQuébec• 2002, appointed president of theSociété de transport de l’OutaouaisProvincial• 1985 to 1994, Québec NationalAssembly – Deputy Speaker of theNational Assembly, Minister ofCommunications

29Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Michael D. ChongPresident of the Queen’s Privy Councilfor CanadaMinister of Intergovernmental AffairsMinister for SportPersonal HistoryProfession• Informationtechnology executiveFamilyWife: Carrie DavidsonChildren: One son,WilliamDate and placeof birthNovember 22, 1971, inWindsor, OntarioConstituency: Wellington-Halton HillsProvince: OntarioPopulation: 100,555Municipalities: Halton Hills, CentreWellington, Guelph/Eramosa, Erin andPuslinchContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-4179Fax: (613) 996-4907Email: Chong.M@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.mikechong.caQueen’s Privy CouncilPresident’s Office66 Slater Street, Suite 800Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A3Tel.: (613) 943-1838Constituency Offices5-200 St. Patrick Street EastFergus, Ontario, N1M 1M4Tel.: (519) 843-7344Fax: (519) 843-3760205-16 Mountainview Road SouthGeorgetown, OntarioTel.: (905) 702-2597Scheduling AssistantRoseline MacAngus: (613) 943-1838Chief of StaffGeoffrey Dean: (613) 943-1838Senior Policy AdvisorsLarisa Galadza: (613) 943-1838Rima Hamoui: (613) 943-1838Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28MinisterSport2006.02.06Intergovernmental Affairs2006.02.06President of the Queen’s Privy Council2006.02.06Committees (38 th Parliament)• Industry, Natural Resources, Scienceand TechnologyPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Senior technology consultant with theGreater Toronto Airports Authority

30Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Tony ClementMinister of HealthMinister for the Federal EconomicDevelopment Initiative for Northern OntarioPersonal HistoryProfession• Counsel• LawyerFamilyWife: Lynne GoldingChildren: ThreeDate and placeof birthFebruary 27, 1961, inManchester, EnglandConstituency: Parry Sound-MuskokaProvince: OntarioPopulation: 84,789Municipalities: Huntsville, Bracebridge,Gravenhurst, Parry Sound, MuskokaLakes, Seguin, Lake of Bays, GeorgianBay, McDougall and PerryContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 944-7740Fax: (613) 992-5092Email: Clement.T@parl.gc.caWebsite:www.cpcpsm.ca/TonyClement.htmHealth CanadaMinister’s OfficeTunney’s PastureOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9Tel.: (613) 957-0200Constituency Office202 Main Street WestHuntsville, Ontario, P1H 1X9Tel.: (705) 789-4640Fax: (705) 789-8857Scheduling AssistantLinda Lavergne: (613) 957-0200Chief of StaffWilliam King: (613) 957-0200Francine Groulx, assistant:(613) 941-8927Policy AdvisorsKen Bednarek: (613) 957-0200Benoît D. Violett: (613) 957-0200Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23MinisterFederal Economic Development Initiativefor Northern Ontario2006.02.06Health2006.02.06Political BackgroundProvincial• 1995 to 2003, member of Ontarioprovincial legislature representingBrampton South and later BramptonWest-Mississauga• 2001, Minister of Health and LongTerm Care• 1999, Minister of Environment andMinister of Municipal Affairs andHousing• 1997, Minister of Transportation• 1995 to 1997, Parliamentary Assistant tothe Minister of Citizenship, Culture andImmigration and ParliamentaryAssistant to the Premier

31Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Stockwell DayMinister of Public SafteyPersonal HistoryProfession• Auctioneer• Businessman• Contractor• SchooladministratorFamilyWife: ValorieChildren: Three sonsDate and placeof birthAugust 16, 1950, inBarrie, OntarioConstituency: Okanagan-CoquihallaProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 101,831Municipalities: Penticton, Summerland,Merritt, Okanagan-Similkameen D,Peachland, Tsinstikeptum 9 andLogan LakeContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-1702Fax: (613) 995-1154Email: Day.S@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.stockwellday.comPublic Safety and EmergencyPreparedness CanadaMinister’s Office340 Laurier Avenue WestOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0P8Tel.: (613) 991-2924Constituency Office202-301 Main StreetPenticton, British Columbia, V2A 5B7Tel.: (250) 770-4480Fax: (250) 770-4484Scheduling AssistantPauline Jolie (613) 991-2924Chief of StaffNeil Drabkin (613) 991-2924Senior Policy AdvisorsScott Newark (613) 991-2924Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.272000.09.11MinisterPublic Safety2006.02.06Leader of the Opposition2000.09.11 – 2001.12.11CriticForeign Affairs2002.04.04 – 2006.02.05Prime Minister2000.09.11 – 2001.12.11Committees (38 th Parliament)• Subcommittee on Human Rights andInternational Development• Foreign Affairs and International TradePolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1997 to 2000, Provincial Treasurer(Minister of Finance) and actingPremier• 1986 to 2000, represented Red DeerNorth in Alberta legislature – ChiefWhip, Government House Leader,Minister of Labour, Minister of SocialServices

32Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable David EmersonMinister of International TradeMinister for the Pacific Gateway and theVancouver-Whistler OlympicsPersonal HistoryProfession• Economist• Executive• Researcher• Senior publicservantFamilyWife: TheresaChildren: two with wifeTheresa, and threegrown childrenDate and placeof birthSeptember 17, 1945, inMontreal, QuebecConstituency: Vancouver KingswayProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 115,325Municipalities: VancouverContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 943-0267Fax: (613) 943-0219Email: Emerson.D@parl.gc.caInternational Trade CanadaMinister’s Office125 Sussex DriveOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0G2Tel.: (613) 992-7332Fax: (613) 996-8924Constituency Office2148 KingswayVancouver, British Columbia, V5N 2T5Scheduling AssistantDarlene McNally: (613) 992-7332Chief of StaffLawrence Malloy: (613) 992-7332Policy AdvisorsPaul Benoît: (613) 992-7332Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28MinisterPacific Gateway/Olympics2006.02.06International Trade2006.02.06Industry2004.07.20 - 2006.02.05Political BackgroundProvincial• 1975, joined Government of BC• 1984, BC Deputy Minister of Finance• 1990, Deputy Minister of Finance• Deputy Minister to the Premier• President of BC Trade DevelopmentCorporationMuncipal• 1992, led Vancouver InternationalAirport Authority

33Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Diane FinleyMinister of Human Resources andSocial DevelopmentPersonal HistoryProfession• Businesswoman• Executive• Managementconsultant• School administratorFamilyHusband: DougDate and placeof birthOctober 10, 1957, inHamilton, OntarioConstituency: Haldimand-NorfolkProvince: OntarioPopulation: 104,575Municipalities: Norfolk and HaldimandContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-4974Fax: (613) 996-9749Email: Finley.D@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.dianefinley.caHuman Resources and SkillsDevelopment CanadaMinister’s Office140 Promenade du PortageGatineau, Québec, K1A 0J9Tel.: (819) 994-2482Fax: (819) 994-0448Email: diane.finley@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.caConstituency Office701 Queensway WestSimcoe, Ontario, N3Y 2M6Tel.: (519) 426-3400Fax: (519) 426-0003Scheduling AssistantJoanne Lamoureux (819) 994-2482Chief of StaffJohn Bracken (819) 994-2482Maria Tavares, assistant: (819) 994-2482Senior Policy AdvisorsJim Miller: (819) 994-2482Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28MinisterHuman Resources and SocialDevelopment2006.02.06PositionsCriticAgriculture and Agri-Food2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Political BackgroundMuncipal• Has worked in health care, transportationand aviation fields• Active with the Canadian Council forPublic-Private PartnershipsProvincial• Active on the Ontario GovernmentHealth Policy Advisory Council

34Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable James Michael FlahertyMinister of FinancePersonal HistoryProfession• LawyerFamilyWife: ChristineChildren: Three sons(triplets)Date and placeof birthDecember 30, 1949Constituency: Whitby-OshawaProvince: OntarioPopulation: 112,802Municipalities: Oshawa and WhitbyEconomy: to followContact DetailsHouse of Commons195 Wellington StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-6344Fax: (613) 992-8320Email: Flaherty.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.jimflaherty.caFinance CanadaMinister’s Office – L’Esplanade Laurier140 O’Connor StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0G5Tel.: (613) 996-7861Fax: (613) 995-5176Constituency Office204 - 701 Rossland Road EastWhitby, Ontario, L1N 8Y9Tel.: (905) 665-8182Fax: (905) 665-8124Scheduling AssistantDiane Paquette: (613) 996-7861Chief of StaffDavid McLaughlin: (613) 996-7861Senior Policy AdvisorsKevin McCarthy: (613) 996-7861Andrea Venneri: (613) 996-7861Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23MinisterFinance 2006.02.06Political BackgroundProvincial• 1995 to 2005, Member of Ontario’sprovincial legislature for theconstituency of Whitby-Ajax• Under Premier Eves: Minister ofEnterprise, Opportunity and Innovation• Under Premier Harris: Deputy Premier,Minister of Finance, Attorney General,Minister responsible for Native Affairs,Minister of Labour and SolicitorGeneral, and Minister of CorrectionalServices• As member of the provincial opposition:Critic for Public InfrastructureRenewal

35Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Senator Michael FortierMinister of Public Works andGovernment ServicesPersonal HistoryProfession• Financier• LawyerFamilyMarried, has fivechildrenDate and placeof birthJanuary 10, 1962Province: QuébecSenatorial Division: RougemontContact DetailsHouse of CommonsCentre Block, Room 572S111 Wellington StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A4Tel.: (613) 943-4589Public Works and GovernmentServices CanadaMinister’s OfficePortage III, 18A1, 11 Laurier StreetGatineau, Québec, K1A 0S5Tel.: (819) 997-5421Fax: (819) 956-8382Email: michael.fortier@pwgsc.gc.caScheduling AssistantHélène Paquette: (819) 997-5421Chief of StaffFrédéric Loiselle: (819) 997-5421Senior Policy AdvisorsClaude Alain (819)997-5421Parliamentary HistorySenateFebruary 2006 by PM Stephen HarperOther• 2003, co-chair of Stephen Harper’sleadership campaign• 2006, co-chair of national campaign

36Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Loyola HearnMinister of Fisheries and OceansPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• Principal• TeacherFamilyWife: MaureenChildren: TwoDate and placeof birthMarch 25, 1943, inRenews,NewfoundlandConstituency: St. John’sSouth-Mount PearlProvince: Newfoundlandand LabradorPopulation: 82,212Municipalities: St. John’s andMount PearlContact DetailsHouse of Commons180 Wellington StreetRoom 107 Confederation BuildingOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-0927Fax: (613) 995-7858Email: Hearn.L@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.loyolahearn.nf.netFisheries and Oceans CanadaMinister’s OfficeCentennial Tower200 Kent StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0E6Tel.: (613) 992-3474Fax: (613) 990-7292Constituency Office835 Topsail RoadMount Pearl, Newfoundlandand Labrador, A1N 3J6Tel.: (709) 772-4608Fax: (709) 772-4776Scheduling AssistantPamela Sparks: (613) 992-3474Chief of StaffScott Tessier: (613) 992-3474Senior Policy AdvisorsLorne Wheeler (613) 992-3474Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28MinisterFisheries and Oceans2006.02.06PositionsLeader of the Opposition in the House2004.03.21 - 2004.02.02Official Opposition House Leader(Acting)2004.02.01 - 2004.01.09PC Party House Leader2004.01.08 - 2002.10.30CriticFisheries and Oceans2006.02.05 - 2004.03.22Leader of the Government in the Houseof Commons2004.03.21 - 2002.10.30Fisheries and Oceans2004.02.01 - 2001.09.19Canadian Heritage2001.09.18 - 2001.01.17Public Works and Government Services2001.09.18 - 2001.01.17Committees (38 th Parliament)• Fisheries and OceansPolitical BackgroundProvincial• Served in the Newfoundland House ofAssembly for the riding of St. Marys-The Capes, 1982 to 1993• Minister of Education, 1985 to 1989

37Government of CanadaCabinet MinistersPersonal HistoryProfession• FarmerFamilyWife: LeahChildren: Three adultchildrenDate and placeof birthDecember 27, 1952, inFort St. John, BritishColumbiaThe Honourable Jay HillChief Government WhipConstituency: Prince George –Peace RiverProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 104,257Municipalities: Prince George, Fort St.John, Dawson Creek, Peace River D,Mackenzie, Peace River C, Peace River B,Tumbler Ridge, Fraser-Fort George D,Fort NelsonContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 947-4524Fax: (613) 947-4527Email: Hill.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.jayhillmp.comConstituency Office9031 – 100 th AvenueFort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 1X5Tel.: (250) 787-1194Fax: (250) 787-1195Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsOfficial Opposition House Leader2006.02.05 - 2005.01.28WhipWhip of the Conservative Party / ChiefGovernment Whip2006.02.07Whip of the Conservative Party/ ChiefOpposition Whip2005.01.27 - 2004.07.22Whip of the PC/DR Coalition2002.04.09 - 2001.09.19Chief Opposition Whip2000.07.31 - 2000.01.31Deputy Whip of the Official Opposition2000.01.30 - 1997.06.20CriticLeader of the Government in the Houseof Commons2006.02.05 - 2005.01.28Parliamentary Affairs2005.01.27 - 2004.07.22National Defence2004.07.21 - 2003.06.23Solicitor General2002.04.09 - 2001.09.19Transport2001.05.15 - 2000.08.01Agriculture and Agri-Food1998.06.16 - 1997.06.20Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency- 1998.06.16Western Economic Diversification- 1997.06.19Federal Office of Regional Development-Québec- 1997.06.19Committees (39 th Parliament)• Procedure and House AffairsCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Procedure and House AffairsOther• President of the BC Grain ProducersAssociation• Director of the BC Federation ofAgriculture• Director of Soil Conservation Canada

38Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Gary LunnMinister of Natural ResourcesPersonal HistoryProfession• LawyerFamilyWife: AlexandraChildren: TwoDate and placeof birthMay 8, 1957, in Trail,British ColumbiaConstituency: Saanich-Gulf IslandsProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 110,284Municipalities: Saanich, Central Saanich,Sidney, North Saanich, Capital F,Capital G and Capital H (Part 1)Contact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-1119Fax: (613) 996-0850Email: Lunn.G@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.garylunn.caNatural Resources CanadaMinister’s Office580 Booth Street, 21 st Floor, Room C7-1Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0E4Tel.: (613) 996-2007Fax: (613) 996-4516Email: Gary.Lunn@nrcan-rncan.gc.caConstituency Office9843 Second StreetSidney, British Columbia, V8L 3C7Tel.: (250) 656-2320Fax: (250) 656-1675Scheduling AssistantDenis Vanasse: (613) 996-2007Chief of StaffBlair Dickerson: (613) 996-2007Senior Policy AdvisorsPatrick McIntyre: (613) 996-2007Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02MinisterNatural Resources2006.02.06PositionsCriticPublic Works and Government Services2006.02.05 - 2005.04.28Privy Council2006.02.05 - 2004.10.05Northern Development2005.06.19 - 2004.07.22Metis and Non-Status Indian2005.06.19 - 2004.07.22HR Development2004 - 2004.07.22Social Development2004.07.21 - 2004.01.22International Trade2001.11.18 - 2001.09.19International Trade2001.4.27 - 2001.01.05National Revenue2001.01.04 - 2000.08.01Fisheries and Oceans,1999.10.07 - 1998.09.04Fisheries and Oceans,1998 - 1998.06.16Committees (38 th Parliament)• Aboriginal Affairs and NorthernDevelopment• Government Operations and EstimatesPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Sidney/North Saanich DetachmentExecutive Police Advisory Committee

39Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Peter Gordon MacKayMinister of Foreign AffairsMinister of the Atlantic CanadaOpportunities AgencyPersonal HistoryProfession• Crown Attorney• LawyerFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthSeptember 27, 1965, inNew Glasgow,Nova ScotiaConstituency: Central NovaProvince: Nova ScotiaPopulation: 73,722Municipalities: Halifax, New Glasgow,Stellarton, Antigonish, Westville, Pictou,St. Mary’s and TrentonContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-6022Fax: (613) 992-2337Email: MacKay.P@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.votemackay.caForeign Affairs CanadaMinister’s OfficeOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0G2Tel.: (613) 995-1851Fax: (613) 996-3443Constituency Offices219 Main StreetAntigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2C1Tel.: (902) 863-7005Fax: (902) 863-7006980 East River RoadNew Glasgow, Nova Scotia, B2H 3S8Tel.: (902) 752-0226Fax: (902) 752-028422756 Highway 7Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, B0J 3B0Tel.: (902) 885-3490Fax: (902) 885-3179Scheduling AssistantLisette Beaupré: (613) 995-1851Chief of StaffJohn MacDonnell: (613) 995-1851Senior Policy AdvisorPeter Van Praagh: (613) 995-1851Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02MinisterForeign Affairs2006.02.06Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2006.02.06PositionsHouse Leader / Parliamentary LeaderConservative Deputy Leader2006.02.05 - 2004.03.22PC/DR Coalition House Leader2002.04.09 - 2001.09.19PC Party House Leader2001.09.18 - 1997.06.18CriticPublic Safety and EmergencyPreparedness2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Prime Minister2004.02.01 - 2003.05.31Justice- 2003.09.09Solicitor General2003.09.09 - 2002.09.25Public Security2003.09.09 - 2002.09.25Solicitor General- 2001.09.18Leader of the Government in theHouse of Commons2002.10.29 - 1998.06.19Committees (38 th Parliament)• Subcommittee on National Security• Subcommittee on Public Safety andNational Security

40Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Gordon O’ConnorMinister of National DefencePersonal HistoryProfession• ConsultantFamilyMarried and fatherof twoDate and placeof birthMay 18, 1939, inToronto, OntarioConstituency: Carleton-Mississippi MillsProvince: OntarioPopulation: 111,149Municipalities: Ottawa and MississippiMillsContact DetailsHouse of CommonsEast Block, Room 121Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-1119Fax: (613) 992-1043Email: OConnor.G@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.electoconnor.caConstituency Office240 Michael Cowpland DriveKanata, Ontario, K2M 1P6Tel.: (613) 592-3469Scheduling AssistantJessica Martel: (613) 996-3100Chief of StaffRick Hillier: (613) 992-5054Senior Policy AdvisorHoward Marsh: (613) 996-3100Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28MinisterNational Defence2006.02.06Committees (38 th Parliament)• National Defence and Veterans Affairs• Subcommittee on Veterans AffairsPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Senior Associate at Hill and KnowltonCanada (helped private sector firmspursue business opportunities withfederal government)

41Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Beverly J. OdaMinister of Canadian Heritage andStatus of WomenPersonal HistoryProfession• Broadcastingexecutive• Communicationconsultant• TeacherFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthJuly 27, 1944, inThunder Bay, OntarioConstituency: DurhamProvince: OntarioPopulation: 107,435Municipalities: Clarington, Scugog andUxbridgeContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-2792Fax: (613) 992-2794Email: Oda.B@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.bevoda.caCanadian Heritage Minister15 Eddy StreetGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0M5Tel.: (819) 997-7788Fax: (819) 994-5975Email: Beverley_Oda@pch.gc.caConstituency Office68 King Street EastBowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3X2Scheduling AssistantJulie Carrière: (819) 997-7788Chief of StaffJoanne McNamara: (819) 997-7788Senior Policy AdvisorsPamela Eades: (819) 997-7788Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28MinisterCanadian Heritage and Status of Women2006.02.06PositionsCriticCanadian Heritage2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Committees (38 th Parliament)• Canadian HeritagePolitical BackgroundMunicipal• 1987 to 1993, commissioner with theCRTC (was involved in introducingcompetition into long distancetelephone market)• Consultant in areas of multiculturalismand diversity

42Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Jim PrenticeMinister of Indian Affairs and NorthernDevelopmentFederal Interlocutor for Métis andNon-Status IndiansPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• Developer• Lawyer (propertyrights, relocations,environmentalprotection suits,restricted developmentareas)• Newspaper ownerFamilyWife: KarenChildren: Three daughtersDate and placeof birthJuly 20, 1956, in SouthPorcupine, OntarioConstituency: Calgary Centre-NorthProvince: AlbertaPopulation: 117,252Municipalities: CalgaryContact DetailsHouse of CommonsConfederation Building, Room 407Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-4275Fax: (613) 947-9475Email: Prentice.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.jimprentice.caIndian and Northern AffairsExecutive Offices10 Wellington StreetGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0H4Tel.: (819) 997-0002Fax:(819) 953-4941Constituency Office105-1318 Centre Street NECalgary, Alberta, T2E 2R7Tel.: (403) 216-7777Fax: (403) 230-4368Scheduling AssistantPaula Duthie: (819) 997-0002Chief of StaffJean-Sébastien Rioux (819) 997-0002Senior Policy AdvisorsAllison Smith (819) 997-0002Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28MinisterFederal Interlocutor for Métis andNon-Status Indians2006.02.06Indian Affairs and Northern Development2006.02.06PositionsCriticIndian Affairs and Northern Development2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Committees (38 th Parliament)• Aboriginal Affairs and NorthernDevelopmentPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Commissioner of the Indian SpecificLand Claims Commission of Canadafor 10 years (expert in land claims negotiations)• South Africa: expert adviser on how toprotect property rights in country’s newconstitution

43Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Carol SkeltonMinister of National RevenueMinister of Western Economic DiversificationPersonal HistoryProfession• Administrator• Coordinator• Farmer• Rancher• RecruiterFamilyHusband: NoelChildren: ThreeDate and placeof birthDecember 12, 1945, inBiggar, SaskatchewanConstituency: Saskatoon-Rosetown-BiggarProvince: SaskatchewanPopulation: 73,077Municipalities: Saskatoon, Corman ParkNo. 344, Vanscoy No. 345, Rosetown, BiggarEconomy: to followContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-1551Fax: (613) 943-2010Email: Skelton.C@parl.gc.caCanada Revenue AgencyMinister’s Office555 MacKenzie AvenueOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0L5Tel.: (613) 995-1551Western EconomicDiversification CanadaMinister’s Office141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 500Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5J3Tel.: (613) 954-1100Constituency Office904E 22 nd Street WestSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7M 0S1Tel.: (306) 975-6555Fax: (306) 975-5786Scheduling AssistantDonna Larose: (613) 995-2960Chief of StaffPerry Martin: (613) 996-9456Senior Policy AdvisorsAmy Ringdahl: (613) 995-2960Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27MinisterNational Revenue2006.02.06Western Economic Diversification2006.02.06PositionsHouse Leader / Parliamentary LeaderCanadian Alliance Deputy House Leader2003.06.22 - 2002.04.04CriticSocial Development2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Public Health2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Western Economic Diversification2004.07.21 - 2004.01.22Social Economy2004.07.21 - 2004.01.22Deputy Prime Minister2004.01.21 - 2003.06.23HR Development2002.04.03 - 2002.02.01Children and Youth2002.01.31 - 2001.06.18Family Issues2002.01.31 - 2001.06.18Committees (38 th Parliament)• Subcommittee on the Status of Personswith Disabilities• Aboriginal Affairs and NorthernDevelopment• Standing Joint Committee on theLibrary of Parliament Development

44Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Monte SolbergMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationPersonal HistoryProfession• Broadcaster• BusinessmanFamilyWife: DebraChildren: Two sonsDate and placeof birthSeptember 17, 1958, inCalgary, AlbertaConstituency: Medicine HatProvince: AlbertaPopulation: 105,009Municipalities: Medecine Hat, Brooks,Newell County No.4, Taber, CypressCounty, Redcliff and Forty Mile CountyNo. 8Contact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 954-1064Fax: (613) 957-2688Email: Solberg.M@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.montesolberg.comCitizenship and Immigration CanadaMinister’s Office365 Laurier Avenue WestOttawa, Ontario, K1A 1L1Tel.: (613) 954-1064Constituency Offices403 2 nd Avenue WestBrooks, Alberta, T1R 1B6Tel.: (403) 362-7677Fax: (403) 362-7055419 3 rd Street SE, Room 24Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G9Tel.: (403) 528-4698Fax: (403) 528-4365Scheduling AssistantJosiane Deslauriers: (613) 954-1064Chief of StaffIan Todd: (613) 954-1064Senior Policy AdvisorBenjamin Perrin: (613) 954-1064Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25MinisterCitizenship and Immigration2006.02.06PositionsCriticFinance2006.02.05 - 2003.06.23HR Development2003.06.22 - 2002.04.04National Revenue2002.04.03 - 2001.12.18Foreign Affairs2001.06.17 - 2000.08.01Finance2000.07.31Committees (38 th Parliament)• FinanceOther• Member of executive of the Canada-USParliamentary Association

45Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Chuck StrahlMinister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodMinister for the Canadian Wheat BoardPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• Logging contractorFamilyWife: DebChildren: FourDate and placeof birthFebruary 25, 1957, inNew Westminster,British ColumbiaConstituency: Chilliwack-Fraser CanyonProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 103,716Municipalities: Chilliwack, Hope, Kent,Fraser Valley East and LillooetContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-2940Fax: (613) 995-5621Email: Strahl.C@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.chuckstrahl.comAgriculture and Agri-Food CanadaMinister’s Office930 Carling AvenueOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0C5Tel.: (613) 759-1059Constituency Office8615 Young StreetChilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 4P3Tel.: (604) 792-3311Fax: (604) 795-3033Scheduling AssistantTo followChief of StaffTo followSenior Policy AdvisorsTo followParliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25MinisterAgriculture and Agri-Food2006.02.06Canadian Wheat Board2006.02.06PositionsDeputy SpeakerDeputy Speaker and Chairman ofCommittees of the WholeHouse of Commons2006.02.05 - 2004.10.05Leader of the Opposition in the HouseDeputy House Leader2004.10.04 - 2004.07.22Deputy House Leader2003.12.22 - 2003.06.23Official Opposition House Leader2001.04.24 - 2000.03.27Official Opposition House Leader2000.03.26 - 2000.01.31WhipChief Opposition Whip2001.01.30 - 1997CriticDemocratic Reform2004.10.04 - 2004.07.22Northern Economic Development2004.07.21 - 2004.01.22Cultural Industries2004.01.21 - 2002.12.05Deputy Prime Minister2002.04.19 - 2001.09.19Industry2002.04.19 - 2001.09.19Leader of Government in House2001.04.24 - 2000.08.01Natural Resources1997.06.19

46Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Gregory Francis ThompsonMinister of Veterans AffairsPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• Financial planner• TeacherFamilyWife: LindaChildren: Two sonsDate and placeof birthMarch 28, 1947, inSt. Stephen, NewBrunswickConstituency: New Brunswick SouthwestProvince: New BrunswickArea: 10,706 km 2Population: 63,529Municipalities: Kingsclear, St. Stephen,Grand Bay-Westfield, Studholm,Pennfield, Saint George and WestfieldContact DetailsHouse of CommonsRoom 460 Confederation BuildingOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-5550Fax: (613) 995-5226Veterans AffairsMinister’s Office66 Slater Street, 16 th FloorOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0P4Tel.: (613) 996-4649Fax: (613) 996-0287Constituency Office120 Milltown BoulevardSt. Stephen, New Brunswick, E3L 1G6Tel.: (506) 466-3928Fax: (506) 466-2813218 - 1 River Valley DriveGrand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick,E5K 1A4Tel: (506) 738-3634Fax: (506) 738-36362861 Highway 121Apohaqui, New Brunswick, E5P 3X3Tel.: (506) 433-8127Fax: (506) 433-8403Scheduling AssistantElisabeth Chevalier: (613) 996-4649Chief of StaffJacques Dubé: (613) 996-4649Senior Policy AdvisorRobert Smith: (613) 996-4649Parliamentary History2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021988.11.21MinisterVeterans Affairs2006.02.06PositionsCriticAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2006.02.05 - 2004.02.02Public Accounts2004.02.01 - 2003.09.10Health2004.02.01 - 2002.09.25Regional Development2002.09.24 - 2001.02.02Treasury Board2002.09.24 - 2001.01.17HR Development2002.09.24 - 2001.01.17Health2001.01.16Committees (38 th Parliament)• Fisheries and OceansPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Board of the Charlotte County Hospital

47Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Vic ToewsMinister of Justice andAttorney General of CanadaPersonal HistoryProfession• Counsel• Lawyer• ProfessorFamilyWife: LorraineChildren: Two children,Leslie and MarkDate and placeof birthSeptember 10, 1952, inFildelfia, ParaguayConstituency: ProvencherProvince: ManitobaPopulation: 81,910Municipalities: Springfield, Hanover,Steinbach, Taché, Ritchot, Ste. Anne,De Salaberry, Morris, Alexander and Lacdu BonnetContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-3128Fax: (613) 995-1049Email: Toews.V@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.victoews.comJustice CanadaMinister’s Office284 Wellington StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0H8Constituency Offices203-323 Main StreetSteinbach, Manitoba, R0A 2A0Tel.: (204) 326-9889Fax: (204) 346-987455 McArthur AvenueLac Du Bonnet, Manitoba, R0E 1A0Tel.: (204) 345-9762Fax: (204) 345-976867 Second Street NEAltona, Manitoba, R0G 0B0Scheduling AssistantJulie Julien: (613) 992-4621Chief of StaffWilliam Stairs: (613) 992-4621Departmental Policy AdvisorAndrew Saranchuk: (613) 992-4621Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27MinisterJustice and Attorney General2006.02.06PositionsCriticJustice2006.02.05 - 2001.01.05Committees (38 th Parliament)• Subcommittee on the process forappointment to the Federal Judiciary• Legislative Committee on Bill C-38• Standing Committee on Justice, HumanRights, Public Safety and EmergencyPreparednessPolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1987, director of constitutional law forthe Province of Manitoba• 1990, legal counsel to Premier atMeech Lake Accord discussions• 1991, appointed Queen’s counsel• 1976 to 1991, practiced law withprovincial Department of Justice• 1995, elected Member of the LegislativeAssembly for Rossmere• 1995, Minister of Labour• 1997 to September 1999, AttorneyGeneral and Minister of Justice for theProvince of Manitoba

48Government of Canada,Cabinet MinistersThe Honourable Josée VernerMinister of International CooperationMinister for La Francophonie andOfficial LanguagesPersonal HistoryProfession• Executive assistantFamilyMarried, mother ofthree childrenDate and placeof birthDecember 30, 1959Constituency: Louis-Saint-LaurentProvince: QuébecPopulation: 94,294Municipalities: QuébecContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-4151Fax: (613) 954-2269Email: Verner.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.joseeverner.caCanadian International DevelopmentAgencyMinister’s Office200 Promenade du PortageGatineau, Québec, K1A 0G4Tel : (819) 953-6238Constituency Office6655 Pierre Bertrand Boulevard, Suite 220Québec, Québec, G2K 1M1Tel.: (418) 626-5522Fax: (418) 626-5646Email: joseeverner@bellnet.caScheduling AssistantJulie Ann Johnson: (819) 953-1236Chief of StaffDenis Jolette: (819) 953-6238Senior Policy AdvisorKristin Baldwin: (819) 953-0395Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23MinisterLa Francophonie and Official Languages2006.02.06International Cooperation2006.02.06Political BackgroundProvincial• Chair of the Quebec Conservativecaucus• Worked for former Québec PremierRobert Bourassa• Served the Deputy Speaker of QuébecNational Assembly• Public servant – Quebec provincialministry of health

49Key Parliamentary ContactsParliamentary Secretaries

50Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMs. Diane AblonczyParliamentary Secretary for FinancePersonal HistoryProfession• Farmer• Lawyer• TeacherFamilyHusband: Ron SauerChildren: One daughter;four step-children;two grandsonsDate and placeof birthMay 6, 1949, in Peoria,Illinois, United StatesConstituency: Calgary – Nose HillProvince: AlbertaPopulation: 100,026Municipalities: CalgaryContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-2756Fax: (613) 992-2537Email: Ablonczy.D@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.dianeablonczy.comConstituency Office1107 – 17 th Avenue North WestCalgary, Alberta, T2M 0P7Tel.: (403) 282-7980Fax: (403) 282-3587Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsParliamentary SecretaryFinance2006.02.07CriticCitizenship and Immigration2006.02.05 - 2002.04.04Health2001.12.17 - 2000.12.02Human Resources Development2000.12.01 - 1997.06.20Deputy CriticJusticeAtlantic IssuesCommittees (39 th Parliament)• FinanceCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Citizenship and Immigration• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure

51Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMr. Rod BruinoogeParliamentary Secretary for Indian Affairs andNorthern Development, and FederalInterlocutor for Métis and Non-Status IndiansPersonal HistoryProfession• Entrepreneur• Film producerFamilyWife: Chantale MarionDate and placeof birth1973 in Thompson,ManitobaConstituency: Winnipeg SouthProvince: ManitobaPopulation: 76, 871Municipalities: WinnipegContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-7517Fax: (613) 943-1466Email: Bruinooge.R@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.bruinooge.caConstituency Office2855 Pembina Highway, Unit 27Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2H5Tel.: (204) 984-6787Fax: (204) 984-6792Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsParliamentary SecretaryIndian Affairs and Northern Developmentand Federal Interlocutor for Métis andNon-Status Indians2006.02.07Political ExperienceMunicipal• Council Member, WRHA Fort GarryCommunity CouncilCommittees (39 th Parliament)• Aboriginal Affairs and NorthernDevelopment

52Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesDr. Colin CarrieParliamentary Secretary for IndustryPersonal HistoryProfession• ChiropractorFamilyWife: ElizabethChildren: Three youngchildrenDate and placeof birthApril 11, 1962Constituency: OshawaProvince: OntarioPopulation: 113,662Municipalities: OshawaContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-4756Fax: (613) 992-1357Email: Carrie.C@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.colincarriemp.caConstituency Office1 Mary Street North, Unit COshawa, Ontario, L1G 7W8Tel.: (905) 440-4868Fax: (905) 440-4872Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsParliamentary SecretaryIndustry2006.02.07Committees (39 th Parliament)• Industry, Science and TechnologyCommittees (38 th Parliament)• HealthPolitical Experience• Led the Ontario Conservative Caucus’drive for a new national automotivestrategy• Former director of the Oshawa FederalProgressive Conservative RidingAssociation• Participated in the unification of theOshawa electoral district’s legacyfederal conservative parties

53Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMr. Steven FletcherParliamentary Secretary for HealthPersonal HistoryProfession• Engineer• ManagerFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthJune 6, 1972, in Rio deJaneiro, BrazilConstituency: Charleswood –St. James - AssiniboiaProvince: ManitobaPopulation:81, 874Municipalities: WinnipegContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-5609Fax: (613) 992-3199Email: Fletcher.S@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.stevenfletcher.comConstituency Office3111 A Portage AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba, R3K 0W4Tel.: (204) 984-6432Fax (204) 984-6451Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsParliamentary SecretaryFederal Economic Development Initiativefor Northern Ontario2006.02.07Health2006.02.07CriticHealth2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Committees (39 th Parliament)• HealthCommittees (38 th Parliament)• HealthPolitical BackgroundProvincial• 2001 with re-election in 2003, Presidentof the Progressive Conservative Party ofManitoba (youngest person to holdoffice, first with quadriplegia)• Acknowledged expert on PublicInsurance, Post-Secondary Education,Manitoba Health System

54Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMs. Helena GuergisParliamentary Secretary for International Trade,and Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler OlympicsPersonal HistoryProfession• Businesswoman• Policy advisor• Political assistant• Public servantFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthFebruary 19, 1969,in Barrie, OntarioConstituency: Simcoe – GreyProvince: OntarioPopulation: 117, 505Municipalities: New Tecumseth,Springwater, Essa, Collingwood,Clearview, Adjala-Tosorontio, WasagaBeach, Blue MountainsContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-4224Fax: (613) 992-2164Email: Guergis.H@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.helenaguergis.comConstituency Offices96 Victoria Street WestAlliston, Ontario, L9R 1W1Tel.: (705) 627-3864162 First StreetCollingwood, Ontario, L9Y 1A7Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsParliamentary SecretaryInternational Trade and the PacificGateway and the Vancouver-WhistlerOlympics2006.02.07CriticCIDA2006.02.05 - 2005.05.25International Cooperation2006.02.05 - 2005.05.25Committees (39 th Parliament)• International Trade• Status of WomenCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Citizenship and Immigration• Foreign Affairs and International Trade• Subcommittee on International Trade,Trade Disputes and Investment• Subcommittee on Human Rights andInternational Development• Status of WomenPolitical ExperienceProvincial• Worked for the Government of Ontariofor nine years – Caucus Advisor to theMinister of Education, and PolicyAdvisor to the Minister of Finance• Three terms on the executive of theOntario PC party

55Government of Canada,Parliamentary SecretariesMr. Brian JeanParliamentary Secretary for Transport,Infrastructure and CommunitiesPersonal HistoryProfession• Barrister and Solicitor• Businessman• Farm worker• Instructor• Logger• PublisherFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthFebruary 3, 1963, inKelowna, BritishColumbiaConstituency: Fort McMurray-AthabascaProvince: AlbertaPopulation: 88,882Municipalities: Wood Buffalo, AthabascaCounty No. 12, Big Lakes, Slave Lake,Lakeland County, Woodlands County,Opportunity N O 17, High Prairie, LesserSlave River N o 124 and Lac la BicheContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-1154Fax: (613) 992-4603Email: Jean.B@parl.gc.caWebsite:www.brianjean.caConstituency Office102 – 9912 Franklin AvenueFort McMurray, Alberta, T9H 2K4Tel.: (780) 743-2201Fax : (780) 743-2287Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsParliamentary SecretaryTransport, Infrastructureand Communities2006.02.07Committees (39 th Parliament)• Transport, Infrastructure andCommunitiesCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Legislative Committee on Bill C-38• Environment and SustainableDevelopmentPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Director of local chamber of commerce

56Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMr. Ed KomarnickiParliamentary Secretary for Citizenship andImmigrationPersonal HistoryProfession• LawyerFamilyWife: Married to Sally,32 yearsChildren: Eightchildren; fourgrandchildrenDate and placeof birthNovember 18, 1949,in Cudworth,SaskatchewanConstituency: Souris – Moose MountainProvince: SaskatchewanPopulation: 66,223Municipalities: Estevan, Weyburn,MoosominContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-7685Fax: (613) 995-8908Email: Komarnicki.E@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.edkom.caConstituency Offices308 – 1133 4 th StreetEstevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W6Tel.: (306) 634-3000Fax: (306) 634-48352 – 405 Souris AvenueWeyburn, Saskatchewan, S4H 0C9Tel.: (306) 842-9000Fax: (306) 842-3854Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsParliamentary SecretaryCitizenship and Immigration2006.02.07CriticLabour and Housing2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Housing2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Committees (39 th Parliament)• Citizenship & ImmigrationCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Human Resources, Skills Development,Social Development and the Status ofPersons with Disabilities

57Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMr. Dave MacKenzieParliamentary Secretary for Public SafetyPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• Police officerFamilyWife: LyndaChildren: Three adultchildrenDate and placeof birthJune 12, 1947Constituency: OxfordProvince: OntarioPopulation: 99,270Municipalities: Woodstock, Tillsonburg,Norwich, Ingersoll, South-West Oxford,Zorra, Blandford-Blenheim,East Zorra-TavistockContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-4432Fax: (613) 995-4433Email: MacKenzie.D@parl.gc.caConstituency Offices40 Brock Street WestTillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 2A2Tel.: (519) 688-3620Fax: (519) 688-3622208 Huron StreetWoodstock, Ontario, N4S 7A1Tel.: (519) 421-7214Fax: (519) 421-9704Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsParliamentary SecretaryPublic Safety2006.02.07CriticNational Defence (Associate Minister)2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Committees (39 th Parliament)• Public Safety and National SecurityCommittees (38 th Parliament)• National Defence and Veterans AffairsOther• 1967 to 1997, police officer for theWoodstock City Police (as a Constable,Detective, Inspector, Deputy Chief ofPolice, and Chief of Police)

58Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMr. Ted MenziesParliamentary Secretary for InternationalCooperationPersonal HistoryProfession• FarmerFamilyWife: SandyChildren:Two grownChildren: Michael andKariDate and placeof birthFebruary 18, 1952, inClaresholm, AlbertaConstituency: MacleodProvince: AlbertaPopulation: 97,578Municipalities: Rocky View No. 44,Foothills No.31, Okotoks, Newell CountyNo. 4, Crowsnest Pass, High River,Willow Creek No. 26, Cardston County,Blood 148, Vulcan CountyContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-8471Fax: (613) 996-9770Email: Menzies.T@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.tedmenzies.caConstituency Office4925 – 1 st Street West, PO Box 40Claresholm, Alberta, T0L 0T0Tel.: (403) 625-5532Fax: (403) 625-5592Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsParliamentary SecretaryInternational Cooperation and LaFrancophonie and Official Languages2006.02.07CriticInter-provincial Trade2006.02.05 - 2005.05.25International Cooperation2005.05.24 - 2004.07.22CIDA2005.05.24 - 2004.07.22Committees (38 th Parliament)• Foreign Affairs and International Trade• Subcommittee on International Trade,Trade Disputes and InvestmentsPolitical ExperienceProvincial• Politically active in communityprovincial associationsOther• President, Canadian Agri-Food TradeAlliance• Vice-President, Grain Growersof Canada

59Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMr. James MooreParliamentary Secretary for Public Works andGovernment ServicesPersonal HistoryProfession• Broadcaster• CommunicationsadvisorFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthJune 10, 1976, in NewWestminster, BritishColumbiaConstituency: Port Moody – Westwood –Port CoquitlamProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 109,394Municipalities: Coquitlam, PortCoquitlam, Port Moody, GreaterVancouver AContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-9650Fax: (613) 992-9868Email: Moore.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.jamesmoore.orgConstituency Office2605 St. John’s StreetPort Moody, British Columbia, V3H 2B5Tel.: (604) 937-5650Fax: (604) 937-5601Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27PositionsParliamentary SecretaryPublic Works and Government Services2006.02.07CriticTransport2006.02.05 - 2005.05.02Sport2006.02.05 - 2005.01.24Public Works and Government Services2005.04.27 - 2004.07.22Transport2004.07.21 - 2001.06.18Deputy CriticForeign AffairsNational RevenueCommittees (39 th Parliament)• Legislative Committee on Bill C-2• Government Operations and Estimates• International TradeCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Government Operations and Estimates• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure• Transport

60Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMr. Rob MooreParliamentary Secretary for Justice and theAttorney General of CanadaPersonal HistoryProfession• Lawyer• Policy advisorFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthMay 14, 1974, inGander, NewfoundlandConstituency: Fundy RoyalProvince: New BrunswickPopulation: 67,287Municipalities: Riverview, Quispamsis,Sussex, Simonds, Coverdale, Hampton,Salisbury, KingstonContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-2332Fax: (613) 995-4286Email: Moore.R@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.robmooremp.comConstituency Office599 Main Street, Suite 104Hampton, New Brunswick, E5N 6C2Tel.: (506) 832-4200Fax: (506) 832-4235Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27PositionsParliamentary SecretaryJustice and Attorney General of Canada2006.02.07Committees (39 th Parliament)• Justice and Human RightsCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Legislative Committee on Bill C-38• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure• Subcommittee on the process forappointment to the Federal Judiciary ofthe Standing Committee on Justice,Human Rights, Public Safety andEmergency PreparednessPolitical ExperienceProvincial• Chairman of the Atlantic ConservativeCaucus

61Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMr. Christian ParadisParliamentary Secretary for Natural ResourcesPersonal HistoryProfession• LawyerFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthJanuary 1, 1974, inThetford Mines,QuébecConstituency: Mégantic – L’ÉrableProvince: QuébecPopulation: 72,508Municipalities: Thetford Mines,Plessisville, Lac-Mégantic, Princeville,Saint-Ferdinand, Disraeli, East BroughtonContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-1377Fax: (613) 943-1562Email: Paradis.C@parl.gc.caConstituency Office1313 Frontenac Blvd WestThetford Mines, Québec, G6G 6K8Tel.: (418) 338-2903Fax: (418) 338-3631Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23PositionsParliamentary SecretaryNatural Resources2006.02.07Committees (39 th Parliament)• Legislative Committee on Bill C-2• Natural Resources

62Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMr. Peter Van LoanParliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs andAtlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyPersonal HistoryProfession• Lawyer• ProfessorFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthApril 18, 1963, inNiagara Falls, OntarioConstituency: York – SimcoeProvince: OntarioPopulation: 112,541Municipalities: Georgina, Innisfil, EastGwillimbury, King, Bradford WestGwillimburyContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-7752Fax: (613) 992-8351Email: VanLoan.P@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.petervanloan.comConstituency Office45 Grist Mill Road, Unit 10Holland Landing, Ontario, L9N 1M7Tel.: (905) 898-1600Fax: (905) 898-4600Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsParliamentary SecretaryForeign Affairs2006.02.07Atlantic Canada Opporunities Agency2006.02.07CriticHuman Resources and SkillsDevelopment2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Committees (39 th Parliament)• Foreign Affairs and International Trade• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon Foreign Affairs and InternationalTradeCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Human Resources, Skills Developmentand the Status of Persons withDisabilities• Subcommittee on EmploymentInsurance FundsPolitical BackgroundProvincial• Former president of the OntarioProgressive Conservative Party• Contributions to the OntarioBrownfields’ Advisory PanelMunicipal• Contributions to the GeorginaEconomic Development Committee

63Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMr. Mark WarawaParliamentary Secretary for EnvironmentPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• Loss preventionofficerFamilyWife: DianeChildren: Five children;one grandchildDate and placeof birthMay 7, 1950, inLangley, BritishColumbiaConstituency: LangleyProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 111,046Municipalities: LangleyContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-1157Fax: (613) 943-1823Email: Warawa.M@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.markwarawa.comConstituency Office101-6830, 216 th StreetLangley, British Columbia, V0X 1T0Tel.: (604) 534-5955Fax: (604) 534-5970Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsParliamentary SecretaryEnvironment2006.02.07Committees (39 th Parliament)• Environment and SustainableDevelopmentCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Legislative Committee on Bill C-38• Justice, Human Rights, Public Safetyand Emergency Preparedness

64Government of CanadaParliamentary SecretariesMs. Lynne YelichParliamentary Secretary for Human Resourcesand Social DevelopmentPersonal HistoryProfession• Administrator• Executive AssistantFamilyHusband: MattChildren: Twodaughters, Elainaand IvanaDate and placeof birthMarch 24, 1953,in Saskatoon,SaskatchewanConstituency: BlackstrapProvince: SaskatchewanPopulation: 73,725Municipalities: Saskatoon, Corman ParkNo. 344, OutlookContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-5653Fax : (613) 995-0126Email: Yelich.L@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.lynneyelich.comConstituency Offices309 Central Avenue, PO Box 56Kenaston, Saskatchewan, S0G 2N0Tel.: (306) 252-6100Fax: (306) 693-22212325 Preston Avenue, Unit 71 Market MallSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7J 2G2Tel.: (306) 975-6472Fax: (306) 975-6492Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27PositionsParliamentary SecretaryHuman Resources and SocialDevelopment2006.02.07CriticWomen Entrepreneurs2006.02.05 - 2005.10.29Families and Caregivers2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Status of Women2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Cities2004.07.21 - 2003.01.22Grain Transportation2004.01.21 - 2002.12.05Deputy CriticImmigrationTransportationCommittees (39 th Parliament)• Human Resources, Skills Development,Social Development and the Status ofPersons with DisabilitiesCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Status of Women

65Key Parliamentary ContactsOpposition Critics: Liberal Party

66Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Larry BagnellOfficial Opposition Critic for NorthernDevelopmentPersonal HistoryProfession• Executive DirectorFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthDecember 19, 1949, inToronto, OntarioConstituency: YukonTerritory: YukonPopulation: 28,674Municipalities: Whitehorse, Faro,Dawson, Watson Lake, Haines JunctionContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-9368Fax: (613) 995-0945Email: Bagnell.L@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.larrybagnell.parl.gc.caConstituency Office204 Black Street, Suite 204Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2M9Tel.: (867) 668-6565Fax: (867) 668-6570Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27PositionsCriticNorthern Affairs2006.02.23Parliamentary SecretaryNatural Resources2006.02.05 - 2004.07.19Indian Affairs and Northern Developmentwith special emphasis on NorthernEconomic Development2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12Committees (39 th Parliament)• Justice and Human RightsCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Fisheries and Oceans• National Defence and Veterans Affairs• Subcommittee on Veterans AffairsPolitical ExperienceMunicipal• Executive Director of the Association ofYukon Communities• Played a key role in the creation of theYukon’s new Municipal Act

67Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaMr. Don BellOfficial Opposition Critic for Western EconomicDiversification and the Pacific GatewayPersonal HistoryProfession• Director of publicrelationsFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthMarch 10, 1942, inNew Westminster,British ColumbiaConstituency: North VancouverProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 120, 841Municipalities: North Vancouver,Greater Vancouver AContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-1225Fax: (613) 992-7319Email: Bell.D@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.donbellformp.comConstituency Office120 East 14th StreetNorth Vancouver, British Columbia,V7L 2N3Tel.: (604) 775-6333Fax: (604) 775-6332Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticPacific Gateway2006.02.23Western Economic Diversification2006.02.23Committees (39 th Parliament)• Transport, Infrastructure andCommunities - Vice-ChairCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Finance• Subcommittee on Fiscal Imbalance• TransportPolitical ExperienceMunicipal• Member of the Lower Mainland TreatyAdvisory Committee (with the last threeyears as Chair)• Served on the Liberal Caucus Cities andCommunities Committee (tasked withproviding recommendations to theFederal Government on the New Dealfor Cities)• 1996 to 2004, re-elected as DistrictMayor of North Vancouver• 1993 re-elected as a municipalcouncillor• Elected to the North Vancouver SchoolBoard for three terms, serving twice asBoard Chair• 1976 to 1982, elected District Mayor ofNorth Vancouver• 1970, elected as an Alderman, Districtof North Vancouver

68Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Carolyn BennettOfficial Opposition Critic for SocialDevelopmentPersonal HistoryProfession• PhysicianFamilyHusband: PeterO’BrianChildren: two sons,Jack and BenDate and placeof birthDecember 20, 1950, inToronto, OntarioConstituency: St. Paul’sProvince: OntarioPopulation: 112,449Municipalities: TorontoContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-9666Fax: (613) 947-4622Email: Bennett.C@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.carolynbennett.caConstituency Office1650 Yonge StreetToronto, Ontario, M4T 2A2Tel.: (416) 952-3990Fax: (416) 952-3995Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsCriticSocial Development2006.02.23MinisterState - Public Health2006.02.05 - 2003.12.12Committees (39 th Parliament)• Human Resources, Skills Development,Social Development and the Status ofPersons with Disabilities

69Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Maurizio BevilacquaOfficial Opposition Critic for Competitivenessand New EconomyPersonal HistoryProfession• ConsultantFamilyWife: ElenaChildren: Jean-Pauland VictoriaDate and placeof birthJune 1, 1960, inSulmona, ItalyConstituency: VaughanProvince: OntarioPopulation: 112,049Municipalities: VaughanContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-4971Fax: (613) 996-4973Email: Bevilacqua.M@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.mauriziobevilacqua.comConstituency Office20 Cranston Park Avenue,Unit 10Maple, Ontario, L6A 2W2Tel.: (905) 303-5000Fax: (905) 660-0756Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.251990.12.101988.11.21CriticCompetitiveness and the New Economy2006.02.23PositionsSecretary of StateInternational Financial Institutions2003.12.11 - 2002.05.26Science, Research and Development2002.05.25 - 2002.01.15Parliamentary SecretaryLabour (Human ResourcesDevelopment)1995.09.05 - 1993.12.06Employment and Immigration(Human Resources Development)1996-02.22 - 1993.12.06Committees (39 th Parliament)• Access to Information, Privacy andEthicsCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Foreign Affairs and International Trade

70Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaMr. Ken BoshcoffOfficial Opposition Associate Critic forNatural ResourcesPersonal HistoryProfession• Insurance advisor• Lecturer• Marketing managerFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthJune 20, 1949, in FortWilliam, OntarioConstituency: Thunder Bay – Rainy RiverProvince: OntarioPopulation: 85,775Municipalities: Thunder Bay, FortFrances, Oliver Paipoonge, AtikokanContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-3061Fax: (613) 995-3515Email: Boshcoff.K@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.kenboshcoff.caConstituency Offices205 Main Street WestAtikokan, Ontario, P0T 1C0Tel.: (807) 597-2629Fax: (807) 597-2402400 Scott StreetFort Frances, Ontario, P9A 1H2Tel.: (807) 274-9313Fax: (807) 274-3597126 Centennial SquareThunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 1H3Tel.: (807) 623-6000Fax: (807) 623-6001Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.281988.11.211984.09.04PositionsCriticNatural Resources2006.02.23Committees (39 th Parliament)• Agriculture and Agri-FoodCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Subcommittee on the Status of Personswith Disabilities – Chair• Government Operations and EstimatesPolitical ExperienceMunicipal• 1997 to 2003, Mayor of the City ofThunder Bay• 1978 to 1997, elected city councillor forthe City of Thunder Bay• Only elected official who has been thepresident of three major municipalassociations (Ontario RoadsAssociation, Northwestern OntarioMunicipal Association, Association ofMunicipalities of Ontario)

71Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Scott BrisonOfficial Opposition Environment CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• Investment bankerFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthMay 10, 1967, inWindsor, Nova ScotiaConstituency: Kings – HantsProvince: Nova ScotiaPopulation: 79,286Municipalities: East Hants, West Hants,Kentville, Windsor, WolfvilleContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-8231Fax: (613) 996-9349Email: Brison.S@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.brison.caConstituency Office360 Main Street, Suite 12Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 1C4Tel.: (902) 542-4010Fax: (902) 542-4184Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsCriticEnvironment2006.02.23MinisterPublic Works and Government Services2006.02.05 - 2003.12.12Parliamentary SecretaryPrime Minister with special emphasis onCanada-U.S.2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12CriticTreasury Board2003.12.10 - 2002.09.25Regional Development2003.09.09 - 2002.09.25Finance2003.12.10 - 2001.01.17Industry2001.09.18 - 2001.02.17Treasury Board2000.07.24 - 1998.01.26National Revenue2000.07.24 - 1998.01.26Finance2000.07.24 - 1998.01.26International Trade- 1998.01.25Committees (39 th Parliament)• Environment and SustainableDevelopment

72Opposition CriticsLiberal Party of CanadaPersonal HistoryProfession• Professional engineerFamilyTwo childrenDate and placeof birthOctober 25, 1951, inHong Kong, ChinaThe Honourable Raymond ChanOfficial Opposition Critic for the CanadaBorder Services AgencyConstituency: RichmondProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 106,621Municipalities: Richmond and GreaterVancouverContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-2021Fax: (613) 995-2174Email: Chan.R@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.raymondchan.caConstituency Office4940 No. 3 Road, Unit 308Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3A5Tel.: (604) 775-5790Fax: (604) 775-6291Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.281997.06.021993.10.25PositionsCriticCanada Border Services Agency2006.02.23 -MinisterState - Multiculturalism2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20Secretary of State - Asia-Pacific2001.01.08 - 1993.11.04Committees (39 th Parliament)• Public Safety and National SecurityOther• Founder, the Vancouver Society inSupport of Democratic Movement,1989.

73Opposition CriticsLiberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Irwin CotlerOfficial Opposition Critic for Public SafetyPersonal HistoryProfession• Lawyer• Professor of lawFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthMay 8, 1940, inMontréal, QuébecConstituency: Mount RoyalProvince: QuébecPopulation: 98,346Municipalities: MontréalContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-0121Fax: (613) 992-6762Email: Cotler.I@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.irwincotler.parl.gc.caConstituency Office4770 Kent Avenue, Suite 316Montréal, Québec, H3W 1H2Tel: (514) 283-0171Fax: (514) 739-9452Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271999.11.15PositionsCriticPublic Safety2006.02.23 -MinisterJustice and Attorney General of Canada2006.02.05 - 2003.12.12Committees (39 th Parliament)• Public Safety and National Security• Status of WomenOther• Appointed Officer of the Order ofCanada, 1992• Former counsel to the NationalCoalition for Japanese-Canadian redressand the Coalition for Women’s HumanRights in Conflict Situations• Former Chair of the NationalConference on Aboriginal Rights andthe Canadian Justice System and Co-Chair of Canadian Helsinki WatchGroup• Only Canadian elected to the ParisbasedAcadémie universelle des cultures(1993) and first recipient of theJustice Walter Tarnopolsky MemorialMedal and the Martin Luther King Jr.Humanitarian Award

74Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaPersonal HistoryProfession• Chartered accountantFamilyWife: EthneChildren: PeterDate and placeof birthDecember 31, 1944, inMontréal, QuébecThe Honourable Roy CullenOfficial Opposition Critic for Natural ResourcesConstituency: Etobicoke NorthProvince: OntarioPopulation: 112,411Municipalities: TorontoContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-4702Fax: (613) 995-8359Email: Cullen.R@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.roycullen.comConstituency Office815 Albion RoadEtobicoke, Ontario, M9V 1A3Tel.: (416) 747-6003Fax: (416) 747-8295Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021996.03.25PositionsCriticNatural Resources2006.02.03 -Parliamentary SecretaryPublic Safety and EmergencyPreparedness2006.02.05-2004.07.20Finance2001.09.12-1999.09.01Committees (39 th Parliament)• Natural ResourcesCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Justice, Human Rights and EmergencyPreparedness• Subcommittee on National Security• Subcommittee on Public Safety andEmergency PreparednessPolitical ExperienceProvincial• 1998 to 1999, Chair of the OntarioLiberal Caucus• Served as Assistant Deputy Minister inthe British Columbia Ministry of Forests

75Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Stéphane DionOfficial Opposition Critic for Foreign AffairsPersonal HistoryProfession• Author• Professor of politicalscienceFamilyMarried with onedaughterDate and placeof birthSeptember 28, 1955, inQuébec, QuébecConstituency: Saint-Laurent - CartiervilleProvince: QuébecPopulation: 100,747Municipalities: MontréalContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-5789Fax: (613) 996-6562Email: Dion.S@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.stephanedion.parl.gc.caConstituency Office750 Marcel-Laurin Blvd., Suite 440Saint-Laurent, Québec, H4M 2M4Tel.: (514) 335-6655Fax: (514) 335-2712Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021996.03.25PositionsCriticForeign Affairs2006.02.10 -MinisterEnvironment2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20President of Queen’s Privy Council2003.12.11 - 1996.01.25Intergovernmental Affairs2003.12.11 - 1996.01.25Committees (39 th Parliament)• Foreign Affairs and International Trade

76Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Ken DrydenOfficial Opposition Critic for HealthPersonal HistoryProfession• Executive Manager• Lawyer• Professional hockeyplayer• WriterFamilyWife: LyndaChildren: Sarah andMichaelDate and placeof birthAugust 8, 1947, inHamilton, OntarioConstituency: York CentreProvince: OntarioPopulation: 113,420Municipalities: TorontoContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 941-6339Fax: (613) 941-2421Email: Dryden.K@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.kendryden.caConstituency Office845 Wilson Avenue, Suite 202Toronto, Ontario, M3K 1E6Tel.: (416) 638-3700Fax: (416) 638-1407Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticHealth2006.02.10 -MinisterSocial Development2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20Political BackgroundProvincial• Ontario’s first Youth CommissionerCommittees (39 th Parliament)• Health

77Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Wayne EasterOfficial Opposition Critic for Agriculture andAgri-FoodPersonal HistoryProfession• FarmerFamilyWife: HelenChildren: Kimberleyand JamieDate and placeof birthJune 22, 1949 in NorthWiltshire, PrinceEdward IslandConstituency: MalpequeProvince: Prince Edward IslandPopulation: 33,064Municipalities: Cornwall, Kensington,Miltonvale Park, Borden-Carleton,North Rustico, Clyde RiverContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-2406Fax: (613) 995-7408Email: Easter.W@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.wayneeaster.comConstituency OfficePO Box 70Hunt River, Prince Edward Island,C0A 0A6Tel.: (902) 964-2428Fax: (902) 964-3242Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsCriticAgriculture and Agri-Food2006.02.10 -MinisterSolicitor General of Canada2003.12.11 - 2002.10.22Parliamentary SecretaryAgriculture and Agri-Food with SpecialEmphasis on Rural Development2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20Fisheries and Oceans1998.08.31 - 1997.07.10Committees (39 th Parliament)• Agriculture and Agri-FoodCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Agriculture and Agri-FoodOther• National President and CEO of theNational Farmers Union for 11 years• Advisor and panelist for the Tri-nationalExchange on Agriculture, theEnvironment and Free TradeAgreements with Canada, the UnitedStates and Mexico

78Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable John GodfreyOfficial Opposition Critic forIntergovernmental AffairsPersonal HistoryProfession• Economist• Historian• Journalist• ResearchadministratorFamilyWife: TrishDate and placeof birthDecember 19, 1942, inToronto, OntarioConstituency: Don Valley WestProvince: OntarioPopulation: 115,537Municipalities: TorontoContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-2855Fax: (613) 995-1635Email: Godfrey.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.johngodfrey.on.caConstituency Office146 Laird Drive, Suite 203Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3V7Tel.: (416) 467-7275Fax: (416) 467-8550Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsCriticIntergovernmental Affairs2006.02.03 -MinisterState - Infrastructure and Communities2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20Parliamentary SecretaryPrime Minister with special emphasison Cities2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12Canadian Heritage1998.07.15 - 1997.07.10International Cooperation1997.07.09 - 1996.02.23Committees (39 th Parliament)• Environment and SustainableDevelopmentOther• Vice-President of the Canadian Institutefor Advanced Research (one ofCanada’s leading research institutesspecializing in social, economic andspecific issues of national importance)• Co-authored The Canada We Want –Competing Visions for the NewMillennium in 1999.

79Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Bill GrahamLeader of the Official OppositionPersonal HistoryProfession• Lawyer• Professor of law• TeacherFamilyWife: CatherineChildren: Katherineand PatrickDate and placeof birthMarch 17, 1939, inMontréal, QuébecConstituency: Toronto CentreProvince: OntarioPopulation: 114,581Municipalities: TorontoContact DetailsHouse of Commons111 Wellington StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-5234Fax: (613) 996-9607Email: Graham.B@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.billgraham.caConstituency Office365 Bloor Street East, Suite 1805Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4Tel.: (416) 954-2222Fax: (416) 954-9649Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsLeader of the Official Opposition2006.02.06 -MinisterNational Defence2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20Foreign Affairs2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12Foreign Affairs2003.12.11 - 2002.01.16CriticPrime Minister1997.03.15 -Other• Earned special recognition from theCo-operative Housing Federation ofCanada for his exceptional service tothe cause of co-operative housing inToronto• Spearheaded the CanadianGovernment’s response to theDecember 2004 South-East Asiatsunami disaster

80Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaPersonal HistoryProfession• Businesswoman• Managementconsultant• Public servantFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthJune 23, 1953, in Faeto,ItalyThe Honourable Albina GuarnieriOfficial Opposition Critic for Citizenship andImmigrationConstituency: Mississauga-East –CooksvilleProvince: OntarioPopulation: 122,566Municipalities: MississaugaContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-0420Fax: (613) 996-0279Email: Guarnieri.A@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.albinaguarnieri.comConstituency Office33 City Centre, Suite 364Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 2N5Tel.: (905) 566-0009Fax: (905) 566-0017Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.251988.11.21PositionsCriticCitizenship & Immigration2006.02.10 -MinisterVeterans Affairs2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20Associate Minister of National Defence2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12State - Civil Preparedness2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12Parliamentary SecretaryCommunications - Canadian Heritage1996.02.22 - 1993.12.06Multiculturalism and Citizenship -Canadian Heritage1996.02.22 - 1993.12.06Committees (39 th Parliament)• Citizenship & Immigration

81Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaPersonal HistoryProfession• Lawyer• Senior public servantFamilyHusband: Luciano DelNegroChildren: Anne-DarlaDate and placeof birthNovember 10, 1951, inLongueuil, QuébecThe Honourable Marlene JenningsDeputy Leader of the Official Oppositionin the HouseConstituency: Notre-Dame-de-Grâce –LachineProvince: QuébecPopulation: 101,698Municipalities: MontréalContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-2251Fax: (613) 996-1481Email: Jennings.M@parl.gc.caWebsite: http://jennings.lpcq.ca/Constituency Office6332 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 204Montréal, Québec, H4B 1M7Tel.: (514) 489-8703Fax: (514) 489-2806Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsDeputy House Leader of theOfficial Opposition2006.02.23 -Parliamentary SecretaryPrime Minister with special emphasis inCanada-U.S.2005.10.06 - 2004.07.20Solicitor General of Canada2003.12.11 - 2002.01.13International Cooperation2003.01.12 - 2001.09.13Committees (39 th Parliament)• Legislative Committee on Bill C-2• Procedure and House AffairsCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Access to Information, Privacy andEthics• Industry, Natural Resources, Scienceand Technology Subcommittee onInternational Trade, Trade Disputes andInvestmentOther• Ten years experience in policing – memberof the Quebec Police Commissionand Deputy Commissioner for thePolice Ethics for the Province of Quebec• Professional experience in communicationfor women, Aboriginal peoples, andethnic and racial minorities

82Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaMs. Susan KadisOfficial Opposition Associate Critic forInfrastructure and CommunitiesPersonal HistoryProfession• Newspaper publisher• Volunteer workerFamilyMarried mother of fiveDate and placeof birthJanuary 11, 1953, inToronto, OntarioConstituency: ThornhillProvince: OntarioPopulation: 116,840Municipalities: Vaughan, MarkhamContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-0253Fax: (613) 992-0887Email: Kadis.S@parl.gc.caConstituency Office7670 Yonge Street, Unit 10Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 1W1Tel.: (905) 885-9911Fax: (905) 886-5267Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticAssociate Critic, Infrastructure andCommunities2006.02.23 -Committees (39 th Parliament)• Public Safety and National Security –Vice-Chair• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon Public Safety and National Security –Vice-ChairCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Status of Women – Chair• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure• Liaison Committee• Standing Joint Committee on theLibrary of Parliament – Co-chairPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• 1997 to 2004, elected to Vaughancity council• 1988, elected as a school trustee

83Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Jim KarygiannisOfficial Opposition Associate Critic forTransportationPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• Industrial engineerFamilyMarried with fivedaughtersDate and placeof birthMay 2, 1955, in Athens,GreeceConstituency: Scarborough – AgincourtProvince: OntarioPopulation: 110,669Municipalities: TorontoContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-4501Fax: (613) 992-1612Email: Karygiannis.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.karygiannismp.comConstituency Office3850 Finch Avenue, Suite 206Scarborough, Ontario M1T 3T6Tel.: (416) 321-5454Fax: (416) 321-5456Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.251988.11.21PositionsCriticAssociate Critic, Transportation2006.02.23 -Parliamentary SecretaryHuman Resources and SkillsDevelopment2006.02.05 - 2005.10.07Democratic Renewal2006.02.05 - 2005.10.07Transport2005.10.06 - 2004.07.20Transport with special emphasis onTransport and Environment2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12Committees (39 th Parliament)• Citizenship & ImmigrationCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Transport• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure

84Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Jean LapierreOfficial Opposition Critic for IndustryPersonal HistoryProfession• Communicator• Lawyer• Radio and televisionhostFamilyWife and two childrenDate and placeof birthMay 7, 1956, in Bassin,QuébecConstituency: OutremontProvince: QuébecPopulation: 96,693Municipalities: MontréalContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-7691Fax: (613) 995-0114Email: Lapierre.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: http://lapierre.lcpq.caConstituency Office3333 Reine Marie Road, Suite 310Montréal, Québec, H3V 1A2Tel.: (514) 736-2727Fax: (514) 736-2726Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.281988.11.211984.09.041980.02.181979.05.22PositionsCriticIndustry2006.02.23 -MinisterTransport2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20State - Youth1984.09.16 - 1984.06.30State - Fitness and Amateur Sport1984.09.16 - 1984.06.30Deputy Leader of the Houseof Commons1984.09.16 - 1984.06.30Parliamentary SecretaryState for External Affairs1983.09.30 - 1982.10.01State of Canada1982.09.30 - 1981.10.01State (Sports)1982.09.30 - 1981.10.01Committees (39 th Parliament)• Industry, Science and Technology

85Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Keith MartinOfficial Opposition Critic for CanadianInternational Development AgencyPersonal HistoryProfession• PhysicianFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthApril 13, 1960, inLondon EnglandConstituency: Esquimalt – Juan de FucaProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 110,909Municipalities: Saanich, Langford,Esquimalt, Colwood, Sooke, View Royal,Metchosin, Capital H (Part1)Contact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-2625Fax: (613) 996-9779Email: Martin.K@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.keithmartin.orgConstituency Office666 Granderson RoadVictoria, British Columbia, V9B 2R8Tel.: (604) 474-6505Fax: (604) 474-5322Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsCriticCIDA2006.02.10 -Financial2004.01.13 - 2003.12.12Latin America and Africa2004.01.13 - 2001.06.18International Financial Institutions2003.12.11 - 2002.04.04International Financial Institutions2001.12.17 - 2001.06.18Foreign Affairs2000.07.31 - 2000.01.01Health1999.12.31 - 1998.10.08International Human Rights1997.06.19 - 1997.02.17Parliamentary SecretaryNational Defence2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20Committees (39 th Parliament)• Foreign Affairs and International TradeCommittees (38 th Parliament)• National Defence and Veterans AffairsOther• Successful in working with HealthPartners International of Canada tospearhead an initiative that saw$19 million worth of medical suppliesand vaccinations delivered to tsunamisurvivors

86Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaMr. Bill MatthewsOfficial Opposition Critic for Fisheries andOceansPersonal HistoryProfession• TeacherFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthJuly 22, 1947, in GrandBank, NewfoundlandConstituency: Random – Burin – St.George’sProvince: Newfoundland and LabradorPopulation: 76,089Municipalities: Stephenville, Marytown,Channel-Port aux Basques, Clarenville,Grand Bank, Burin, Harbour Breton,Burgeo, Fortune, Stephenville CrossingContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-8655Fax: (613) 992-5324Email: Matthews.B@parl.gc.caConstituency Offices83-B Main StreetStephenville, Newfoundland andLabrador, A2N 1H9Tel.: (709) 643-4189Fax: (709) 643-51711 Church Street, PO Box 370Grand Bank, Newfoundland andLabrador, A0E 1W0Tel.: (709) 832-1383Fax: (709) 832-1380Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsCriticFisheries and Oceans2006.02.10 -Parliamentary SecretaryPresident of the Queen’s Privy Councilfor Canada2003.01.12 - 2000.09.01Intergovernmental Affairs2003.01.12 - 2000.09.01CriticFisheries and Oceans- 1999.08.12Progressive Conservative Party DeputyHouse Leader1998 - 1998.01.26Committees (39 th Parliament)• Fisheries and Oceans• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing committeeon Fisheries and OceansCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Fisheries and Oceans• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing committeeon Fisheries and OceansPolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1990 to 1995, served as Fisheries critic• 1991 and 1993, appointed OppositionHouse Leader• 1989, appointed Finance Critic• 1988, appointed Minister of CareerDevelopment & Advanced Studies• 1985, appointed Minister of Culture,Recreation and Youth• 1982, elected to the Newfoundland andLabrador Legislature as the representativefor the Grand Banks district, reelectedin 1985, 1989, 1993

87Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable John McCallumOfficial Opposition Critic for FinancePersonal HistoryProfession• Author• Economist• ProfessorFamilyWife: Nancy LimChildren: ThreeDate and placeof birthApril 9, 1950, inMontréal, QuébecConstituency: Markham – UnionvilleProvince: OntarioPopulation: 112,093Municipalities: MarkhamContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-3374Fax: (613) 992-3921Email: McCallum.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.johnmccallum.caConstituency Office7750 Birchmount Road, Unit 21-22Markham, Ontario, L3R 0B4Tel.: (905) 479-8100Fax: (905) 479-3440Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27PositionsCriticFinance2006.02.10 -MinisterNatural Resources (Acting)2006.02.05 - 2005.09.26Veterans Affairs2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12National Revenue2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12National Defence2003.12.11 - 2002.05.26Secretary of State - InternationalFinancial Institutions2002.05.25 - 2002.01.15Parliamentary SecretaryFinance2002.01.14 - 2001.09.13Committees (39 th Parliament)• FinanceOther• He has written on fiscal and monetaryissues, comparative economic performanceof OECD countries, Canada-U.S.economic integration, and other economicissues

88Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Anita NevilleOfficial Opposition Critic for Indian AffairsPersonal HistoryProfession• Economic developmentconsultant• Public servantFamilyThree daughtersDate and placeof birthJuly 22, 1942, inWinnipeg, ManitobaConstituency: Winnipeg South CentreProvince: ManitobaPopulation: 77,839Municipalities: WinnipegContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-9475Fax: (613) 992-9586Email: Neville.A@parl.gc.caConstituency OfficeUnit D – 729 Corydon AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 0W4Tel.: (204) 983-1355Fax: (204) 984-3979Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27PositionsCriticIndian Affairs2006.02.23 -Parliamentary SecretaryCanadian Heritage2006.02.05 - 2005.10.27Status of Women2006.02.05 - 2005.10.27Committees (39 th Parliament)• Aboriginal Affairs and NorthernDevelopment• Status of WomenCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Status of Women – Chair• Agenda and Procedure of the Status ofWomen – Chair• Legislative Committee on Bill C-38• Liaison Committee• Justice, Human Rights, Public Safetyand Emergency PreparednessPolitical ExperienceProvincial• Economic Development consultant forthe Province of Manitoba• 1997 to 2000, Federal Policy Chair,Manitoba, member of the NationalStanding Committee on Policy andmember of the Manitoba ProvincialExecutive• 1995, candidate for River Heights constituencyin the Manitoba provincialelectionMunicipal• Long-time member of the WinnipegSchool Division Number 1 Board ofTrustees

89Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Karen RedmanChief Opposition WhipPersonal HistoryProfession• WriterFamilyHusband: WarrenChildren: Abby, Laura,Joe and JimDate and placeof birthJanuary 8, 1953, inKitchener, OntarioConstituency: Kitchener CentreProvince: OntarioPopulation: 108,840Municipalities: KitchenerContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-8913Fax: (613) 996-7329Email: Redman.K@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.karenredman.comConstituency Office105 King Street East, Suite 2Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 2K8Tel.: (519) 741-2001Fax: (519) 579-2404Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsWhipChief Opposition Whip2006.02.10 -Chief Government Whip2006.02.06 - 2004.07.20Whip of the Liberal Party2004.07.20 -Parliamentary SecretaryEnvironment2003.01.12 - 2001.09.13CriticParliamentary Affairs2002.12.17 -Committees (39 th Parliament)• Procedure and House AffairsCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Procedure and House AffairsPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• 1994 to 1997, Councillor for the City ofKitchener and Regional Municipality ofWaterloo with committee involvementin Finance, Planning and Development,and Health and Social Services• 1988, Trustee and Vice-Chair with theWaterloo County District Board ofEducation

90Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Geoff ReganOfficial Opposition Critic for HumanResources and SkillsPersonal HistoryProfession• Administrator• Barrister andsolicitor• Commercial lawyer• LawyerFamilyWife: KellyChildren: ThreeDate and placeof birthNovember 22, 1959, inWindsor, Nova ScotiaConstituency: Halifax WestProvince: Nova ScotiaPopulation: 79,933Municipalities: HalifaxContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-3085Fax: (613) 996-6988Email: Regan.G@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.geoffregan.comConstituency Office1496 Bedford Highway, Suite 222Bedford, Nova Scotia, B4A 1E5Tel.: (902) 426-2217Fax: (902) 426-8339Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271993.10.25PositionsCriticHuman Resources and SkillsDevelopment2006.02.23 -MinisterFisheries and Oceans2006.02.05 - 2003.12.12Parliamentary SecretaryLeader of the Government in the Houseof Commons2003.12.11 - 2001.09.13Regional Minister for Nova ScotiaCommittees (39 th Parliament)• Human Resources, Skills Development,Social Development and the Status ofPersons with Disabilities

91Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Lucienne RobillardDeputy Leader of the OppositionPersonal HistoryProfession• Social workerFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthJune 16, 1945, inMontréal, QuébecConstituency: Westmount – Ville-MarieProvince: QuébecPopulation: 97,226Municipalities: MontréalContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-7267Fax: (613) 995-8632Email: Robillard.L@parl.gc.caWebsite:http://www.luciennerobillard.parl.gc.ca/noframes_e/biography_e.htmConstituency Office4060 St. Catherine Street West, Suite 340Montréal, Québec, H3Z 2Z3Tel.: (514) 283-2013Fax: (514) 283-9790Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021995.02.13PositionsDeputy Leader of the Opposition2006.02.23MinisterIntergovernmental Affairs2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20President of the Queen’s Privy Council2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20Human Resources and SkillsDevelopment2005.05.16 - 2005.01.17Economic Development Agency ofCanada for the Regions of Quebec2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12Industry2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12Crown Corporations2003.12.11 - 2002.06.02President of the Treasury Board2003.12.11 - 1999.08.03Infrastructure2002.01.14 - 1999.08.03Multiculturalism and Citizenship (Acting)1996.06.18 - 1996.05.01Political BackgroundProvincial• January 1994, appointed Minister ofHealth and Social Services• December 1993, appointed Minister ofEducation and Science• November 1992, appointed Minister ofEducation• October 1990, appointed Minister ofHigher Education and Science• October 1989, appointed Minister ofCultural Affairs• September 1989, elected to the QuebecNational Assembly for the Chamblyriding

92Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Andy ScottOfficial Opposition Critic for Infrastructureand CommunitiesPersonal HistoryProfession• Senior public servantFamilyWife: DeniseChildren: Nathan,Nicholas, NoahDate and placeof birthMarch 16, 1955, inBarker’s Point, NewBrunswickConstituency: FrederictonProvince: New BrunswickPopulation: 82,782Municipalities: Fredericton, Oromocto,Lincoln, New Maryland, Burton, Minto,Saint MarysContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-1067Fax: (613) 996-9955Email: Scott.A@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.andyscott.caConstituency Office412 Queen StreetFredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1B6Tel.: (506) 452-4110Fax: (506) 452-4076Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsCriticInfrastructure and Communities2006.02.23 -MinisterIndian Affairs and Northern Development2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20State - Infrastructure2004.07.19 - 2003.12.12Solicitor General of Canada1998.11.22 - 1997.06.11Committees (39 th Parliament)• Transport, Infrastructure andCommunitiesPolitical ExperienceProvincial• Senior Policy Advisor to New BrunswickPremier Frank McKenna• Assistant Deputy Minister in theDepartment of IntergovernmentalAffairs• Director of Official Languages

93Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Belinda StronachOfficial Opposition Critic for TransportationPersonal HistoryProfession• BusinesswomanFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthMay 2, 1966, inNewmarket, OntarioConstituency: Newmarket – AuroraProvince: OntarioPopulation: 105,955Municipalities: Newmarket, AuroraContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-9310Fax: (613) 992-9407Email: Stronach.B@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.belinda.caConstituency Offices16715 Yonge Street, Unit 1Newmarket, Ontario, L3X 1X4Tel.: (905) 836-7722Fax: (905) 836-491118 Wellington StreetAurora, Ontario, L4G 1H5Tel.: (905) 727-7788Fax: (905) 727-7783Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticTransport2006.02.23 -MinisterHuman Resources and SkillsDevelopment2006.02.05 - 2005.05.17Democratic Renewal2006.02.05 - 2005.05.17CriticInternational Trade2005.05.16 - 2004.07.22Committees (39 th Parliament)• Transport, Infrastructure andCommunitiesCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Foreign Affairs and International Trade• Subcommittee on International Trade,Trade Disputes and InvestmentPolitical ExperienceProvincial• Has served on the Ontario Task Forceon Productivity, Competitiveness andEconomic Progress

94Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaMr. Alan TonksOfficial Opposition Associate Critic forDemocratic ReformPersonal HistoryProfession• TeacherFamilyWife: CecileChildren: ThreeDate and placeof birthApril 2, 1943, inToronto, OntarioConstituency: York-South – WestonProvince: OntarioPopulation: 114,539Municipalities: TorontoContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-0777Fax: (613) 992-2949Email: Tonks.A@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.alantonks.comConstituency Office2534 Keele StreetToronto, Ontario, M6L 2N8Tel.: (416) 656-2526Fax: (416) 656-9908Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27PositionsCriticAssociate Critic, Democratic Reform2006.02.23 -Parliamentary SecretaryEnvironment2003.12.11 - 2003.01.13Committees (39 th Parliament)• Legislative Committee on Bill C-2• Natural ResourcesCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Environment and SustainableDevelopment Subcommittee on Agendaand Procedure of the StandingCommittee on Environment andSustainable DevelopmentPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Chair of the Greater Toronto AreaCaucus• Member of the Prime Minister’s CaucusTask Force on Urban Issues• 1997, Chairman and CEO of the GreaterToronto Services Board• 1988 to 1997, Chair of the Municipalityof Metropolitan Toronto• 1982 to 1998, Mayor of the City of York

95Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaThe Honourable Bryon WilfertOfficial Opposition Associate Criticfor Foreign AffairsPersonal HistoryProfession• TeacherFamilyWife: ElizabethDate and placeof birthJuly 14, 1952, inToronto, OntarioConstituency: Richmond HillProvince: OntarioPopulation: 109,394Municipalities: Richmond HillContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-3802Fax: (613) 996-1954Email: Wilfert.B@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.bryonwilfert.comConstituency Office225 East Beaver Creek Road, Suite 231Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3P4Tel.: (905) 709-5905Fax: (905) 709-5908Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsCriticAssociate Critic, Foreign Affairs2006.02.23 -Parliamentary SecretaryEnvironment2006.02.05 - 2004.07.20Finance2003.12.11 - 2002.02.19Committees (39 th Parliament)• Foreign Affairs and International Trade• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon Foreign Affairs and InternationalTradeCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Environment and SustainableDevelopment• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedurePolitical ExperienceMunicipal• 1996 to 1997, President of theFederation of Canadian Municipalities• 1995 to 1996, President of the CanadianParks and Recreation Association• 1985 to 1997, Municipal councillor forthe Town of Richmond Hill

96Opposition Critics,Liberal Party of CanadaMr. Borys WrzesnewskyjOfficial Opposition Associate Critic forForeign AffairsPersonal HistoryProfession• EntrepreneurFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthNovember 10, 1960, inToronto, OntarioConstituency: Etobicoke CentreProvince: OntarioPopulation: 111,792Municipalities: TorontoContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 947-5000Fax: (613) 947-4276Email: Wrzesnewskyj.B@parl.gc.caConstituency Office140 Larose Avenue, Unit 14Etobicoke, Ontario, M9P 3B2Tel.: (416) 249-7322Fax: (416) 249-6117Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticAssociate Critic, Foreign Affairs2006.02.23Committees (39 th Parliament)• Public AccountsCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Justice, Human Rights, Public Safetyand Emergency Preparedness• Public Accounts• Transport

97Key Parliamentary ContactsOpposition Critics: Bloc Québécois

99Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisPersonal HistoryProfession• Political adviser• EconomistFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthJune 4, 1969, inMontréal, QuébecM. Bernard BigrasEnvironment CriticConstituency: Rosemont –La Petite-PatrieProvince: QuébecPopulation: 103 458Municipalities: MontréalContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-0423Fax: (613) 992-0878Email: Bigras.B@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.bernardbigras.qc.caConstituency Office2105 Beaubien Street EastMontréal, Québec, H2G 1M5Tel.: (514) 729-5342Fax: (514) 729-5875Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsCriticEnvironment2006.02.10Bloc Québécois Caucus Chair1998.06.17 - 2000.01.01CriticEnvironment2000.12.20 -Cultural Communities1999.06.30 - 2000.12.19Citizenship and Immigration1999.06.30 - 2000.12.19Children and Youth1998.09.15 - 1999.06.29Environment- 1998.09.14Committees (39 th Parliament)• Environment and SustainableDevelopment – Vice-chairCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Environment and SustainableDevelopment – Vice-chair• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon Environment and SustainableDevelopmentPolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1994 to 1997, Political Advisor to theoffice of the minister responsible forIndustry and Commerce and Member ofthe National Assembly for RosemontOther• Founding member of a coalition opposingthe St. Lawrence Seaway Systemexpansion project• Set up a coalition with partners in orderto force the federal government to ratifythe Kyoto protocol on climatic changes

100Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisPersonal HistoryProfession• Executive director• BusinesswomanFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthAugust 21, 1953, inTrois-Rivières, QuébecM me Paule BrunelleIntergovernmental Affairs and PrivyCouncil CriticConstituency: Trois-RivièresProvince: QuébecPopulation: 92,206Municipalities: Trois-RivièresContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-2349Fax: (613) 995-9498Email: Brunelle.P@parl.gc.caConstituency Office214 Bonaventure StreetTrois-Rivières, Québec, G9A 2B1Tel.: (819) 371-5901Fax: (819) 371-5912Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticPrivy Council2006.02.10 -Intergovernmental Affairs2006.02.10 -Official Languages2005.09.08 - 2006.02.09Francophonie, International2005.09.08 - 2006.02.09Status of Women2004.08.06 - 2005.09.07Committees (39 th Parliament)• Official LanguagesCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Status of Women• Official Languages• Subcommittee on Solicitation Laws ofthe Standing Committee on Justice,Human Rights, Public Safety andEmergency Preparedness• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeof the Status of WomenOther• 1988 to 2004, Executive Director,Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste de laMauricie• 1984 to 1988, Director of Recreation,Champlain Township• Member of the Conseil régional enéconomie sociale (CRES)• Member of the board of directors of theSolidarité rurale Mauricie

101Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisPersonal HistoryProfession• Political advisor,• Project coordinator,• EngineerFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthMarch 6, 1941, inMontréal, QuébecM. Robert CarrierTransport Deputy CriticConstituency: Alfred-PellanProvince: QuébecPopulation: 99,841Municipalities: LavalContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-0611Fax: (613) 992-8556Email: Carrier.R@parl.gc.caConstituency Office3131 de la Concorde East, Suite 304Laval, Québec, H7E 4W4Tel.: (450) 661-4117Fax: (450) 661-5623Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticTransport Deputy Critic2006.02.10Committees (39 th Parliament)• Transport, Infrastructure andCommunitiesCommittees (38 th Parliament)• TransportPolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1980 to 1984, Project Manager,Ministère des Travaux publics et del'Approvisionnement• 1978 to 1979, Political Advisor, ministèredes Transports du Québec

102Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisPersonal HistoryProfession• School administratorFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthApril 8, 1953, inHérouxville, QuébecM. Paul CrêteIndustry CriticConstituency: Montagmy – L’Islet –Kamouraska – Rivière-du-LoupProvince: QuébecPopulation: 97,126Municipalities: Rivière-du-Loup,Montmagny, La Pocatière, L’Islet,Saint-Pascal, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli,Saint-Antonin, Cap-Saint-Ignace,Saint-Pamphile, Sainte-PerpétueContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-0265Fax: (613) 943-1229Email: Crete.P@parl.gc.caConstituency Office5 Iberville StreetRivière-du-Loup, Québec, G5R 1G5Tel.: (418) 868-1280Fax: (418) 868-1078Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsCriticIndustry2006.02.10 -Children and Youth2002 - 2002.06.26Human Resources Development1997.01.01 - 2002.06.26Pension Reform1998 -Transport- 1998Rural Solidarity- 1998Committees (39 th Parliament)• Industry, Science and Technology –Vice-chairCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Industry, Natural Resources, Scienceand Technology – Vice-chairPolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1990 to 1991, Chief editor of the reportpresented to the Commission surl’avenir politique et constitutionnel duQuébec by the Parti Québécois, easternQuébec region• 1987 to 1988, Regional President of theParti Québécois, eastern Québec region• 1979 to 1984, Advisor in HumanResources Management to the ministèrede l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries etde l’Alimentation• 1975 to 1979, Personnel SelectionOfficer within the Québec civil servicePolitical BackgroundMunicipal• 1991 to 1992, President of the Comitéd’aide au développement descollectivités de Kamouraska

103Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisM. Gilles DuceppeLeader of the Bloc QuébécoisPersonal HistoryProfession• Union organizerFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthJuly 22, 1947, inMontréal, QuébecConstituency: Laurier–Sainte-MarieProvince : QuébecPopulation: 100,488Municipalities: MontréalContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-6779Fax: (613) 954-2121Email: Duceppe.G@parl.gc.caConstituency Office1200 Papineau Avenue, Suite 350Montréal, Québec, H2K 4R5Tel.: (514) 522-1339Fax: (514) 522-9899Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.251990.08.13PositionsLeader of the Bloc QuébécoisLeader of the Official Opposition1997.03.15 - 1997.06.01Official Opposition House Leader andBloc Québécois House Leader1996.02.22 - 1997.03.15Leader of the Official Opposition(deputy)1996.01.15 - 1996.02.16Chief Opposition Whip1993.10.26 - 1996.02.21CriticPrime Minister1997.03.15 -Political BackgroundProvincial• 1991 to 1992, Member of the nationalexecutive of Mouvement-Québec• 1990 to 1991, Alternate member of theCommission sur l’avenir politique etconstitutionnel du Québec (Bélanger-Campeau Commission)Other• 1988 to 1993, Member of the executivecouncil of the Solidarité populaire Haut-Richelieu• 1983 to 1990, Union Counsellor to theConfédération des syndicats nationaux

104Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisM. Roger GaudetInfrastructure and Communities Deputy CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• Restaurant ownerFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthMarch 26, 1945, inSaint-Liguori, QuébecConstituency: MontcalmProvince: QuébecPopulation: 105,678Municipalities: Terrebonne, Mascouche,Saint-Lin-Laurentides, Sainte-Julienne,Saint Calixte, Saint-Jacques, Saint-Rochde-l’AchiganContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-0164Fax: (613) 992-5341Email: Gaudet.Ro@parl.gc.caConstituency Office2822 Sainte-Marie Road, P.O. Box 76060Mascouche, Québec, J7K 3N9Tel.: (450) 474-1044Fax: (450) 474-1585Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.282002.12.09PositionsCriticInfrastructure and CommunictiesDeputy Critic2006.02.10Public Works and Government Services2004.01.09 - 2004.08.05Committees (38 th Parliament)• Agriculture and Agri-Food• Veterans AffairsPolitical BackgroundMunicipa• 1989 to 2003, Mayor of Saint-Liguori• 1993 to 2002, Reeve of the MRCMontcalm• 1998 to 2002, Founding President ofthe Montcalm Local DevelopmentCentre• 1995 to 2002, Member of the board ofdirectors and executive of the QuébecFederation of Municipalities• 1995 to 2002, Treasurer of theLanaudière Regional DevelopmentCouncil• 1993 to 2002, Member of theLanaudière Reeve’s Table• 1985 to 1989, Municipal CouncillorOther• Since 1999, Second Vice-President ofthe Montcalm CLSC and CHSLD(Residential and Long-Term CareCentre)• 1999, Member of the QuébecTransportation InfrastructureCommittee

105Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisPersonal HistoryProfession• NotaryFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthNovember 7, 1957, inNotre-Dame-de-la-Paix,QuébecM. Mario LaframboiseTransport, Infrastructure and CommunitiesCriticConstituency: Argenteuil – Papineau –MirabelProvince: QuébecPopulation: 98,467Municipalities: Mirabel, Lachute,Brownsburg-Chatham, Pointe-Calumet,Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Saint-André-Avellin,Oka, Saint-André-d’Argenteuil, Thurso,Saint-Adolphe-d’HowardContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-0902Fax: (613) 992-2935Email: Laframboise.M@parl.gc.caConstituency Offices505 Bétanie Street, Suite 408Lachute, Québec, J8H 4A6Tel.: (450) 562-0737Fax: (450) 562-25275C Saint-Pierre StreetNotre-Dame-de-la-Paix, Québec, J0V 1P0Tel.: (819) 522-4007Fax: (819) 522-4003Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27PositionsCriticPublic Safety2006.02.10 -Transport2006.02.10Infrastructure and Communities2006.02.10Infrastructure2006.02.09 - 2004.08.06Transport2004.08.05 - 2000.12.20Committees (39 th Parliament)• Transport, Infrastructure andCommunities - Vice-ChairPolitical BackgroundProvincial• Respectively in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000:Member of Decision Table for theSummit on Private Forest, the Summiton Cultural Policy, the Forum onAgriculture and the Youth Summit organizedby the Government of QuébecPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• 1997 to 2000, President of the QuébecUnion of Municipalities• 1996 to 2000, Member of the Québec-Regions Round Table• 1991 to 2000, Member of the Québec-Municipalities Round Table• 1991 to 2000, President of theOutaouais Regional DevelopmentCouncil• Since 1990, Joint Chair of theCommittee for the Defence of Highways13 and 50• 1988 to 2000, Member of the board ofdirectors of the Québec Union ofMunicipalities• 1987 to 2000, Reeve of the regionalcounty municipality of Papineau• 1983 to 2000, Mayor of the municipalityof the Parish of Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix• 1999,Negotiator of the FiscalAgreement between the Government ofQuébec and the Municipalities• 1995 to 1997, First Vice-President of theQuébec Union of Municipalities• 1996,Member of the Municipalities-Regions Project for the Socio-EconomicSummit of the Government of Québec• 1993 to 1995, Treasurer of the QuébecUnion of Municipalities

106Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisPersonal HistoryProfession• Lecturer• Teacher• UnionistFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthAugust 24, 1940, in St-Hyacinthe, QuébecM me Francine LalondeForeign Affairs CriticConstituency: La Pointe-de-l’ÎleProvince: QuébecPopulation: 98,878Municipalities: MontréalContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-6327Fax: (613) 996-5173Email: Lalonde.F@parl.gc.caConstituency Office11975 Victoria Street, Suite 101Montréal, Québec, H1B 2R2Tel.: (514) 645-0101Fax: (514) 645-0032Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsCriticForeign Affairs2006.02.10Foreign Affairs1999.06.30 -Industry1999.06.29 - 1997Human Resources Development1997 - 1992Committees (39 th Parliament)• Foreign Affairs and International Trade– Vice-chair• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon Foreign Affairs and InternationalTradeCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Standing Committee on Foreign Affairsand International Trade – Vice-chair• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon Foreign Affairs and InternationalTradePolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1985, Minister assigned to the Status ofWomen in the Lévesque government

107Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisM. Yves LessardHuman Resources and SocialDevelopment CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• Union advisor• BusinessmanFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthJanuary 2, 1943, in St-Blaise-de-Blarville,QuébecConstituency: Chambly-BorduasProvince: QuébecPopulation: 104,995Municipalities: Beloeil, Chambly, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Saint-Basile-le-Grand,Marieville, Otterburn Park, Carignan,Richelieu, McMasterville, Saint-Mathiassur-RichelieuContact Details:House of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-6035Fax: (613) 995-6223Email: Lessard.Y@parl.gc.caConstituency Office:1 Robert StreetSt-Basile-le-Grand, Québec, J3N 1L7Tel.: (450) 441-7802Fax: (450) 441-3674Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticHuman Resources and SocialDevelopment2006.02.10 -Human Resources and SkillsDevelopment2003.12.12 - 2006.02.09Committees (39 th Parliament)• Human Resources, Skills Development,Social Development and the Status ofPersons with Disabilities• Subcommittee on the EmploymentInsurance Funds of the StandingCommittee on Human Resources, SkillsDevelopment, Social Development andthe Status of Persons with DisabilitiesCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Human Resources, Skills Development,Social Development and the Status ofPersons with Disabilities• Subcommittee on the EmploymentInsurance Funds of the StandingCommittee on Human Resources, SkillsDevelopment, Social Development andthe Status of Persons with Disabilities -Vice-ChairPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• 2001 to 2004, Municipal Councillor forSaint-Basile-le-Grand, responsible forthe Committee on Social Housing• 1991 to 1998, Spokesperson of theSaint-Basile-le-Grand citizens’ vigilancecommittee following the Saint-Basile-le-Grand fire of PCBs, storedby the government, which tookplace on August 23, 1988• Responsible for the file on thedevelopment of the city of Saint-Basile-le-Grand, including socialhousing and the revitalization of thedowntown core

108Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisPersonal HistoryProfession• Economist• Consultant ineconomic policiesand internationaltradeFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthApril 10, 1959, inMontréal, QuébecM. Yvan LoubierFinance CriticConstituency: Saint-Hyacinthe – BagotProvince: QuébecPopulation: 94,084Municipalities: Saint-Hyacinthe, ActonVale, Saint-Pie, Sainte-Madeleine, Saint-DominiqueContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-4585Fax: (613) 992-1815Email: Loubier.Y@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.yvanloubier.qc.caConstituency Office1920 Cascades Street WestSaint-Hyacinthe, Québec, J2S 3J5Tel.: (450) 771-0505Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsCriticFinance2006.02.10Finance2004.08.06 -Public Safety and EmergencyPreparedness2004.01.19 - 2004.08.05Intergovernmental Affairs2002.06.27 - 2004.08.05Indian Affairs and Northern Development2002.06.27 - 2004.08.05International Financial Institutions2000.12.20 - 2002.06.26Western Economic Diversification1998 - 1999.06.29Finance1993 - 2001Committees (39 th Parliament)• Finance – Vice-chair• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon FinanceCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Finance –Vice-chair• Subcommittee on Fiscal Imbalance –Chair• Subcommittee on Fiscal Imbalance –Chair• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon FinancePolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1991 to 1993, President of the PoliticalCommission and member of theExecutive Board of the Bloc Québécois• 1991 to 1992, Responsible for economicresearch and editor for Jean Campeau’sSouveraineté Québec Inc.• 1990 to 1991, Analyst and Editor for thenine non-aligned commissioners of theBélanger-Campeau Commission on thefuture of Quebec• 1988 to 1992, Consultant for the PartiQuébécois and Jacques Parizeau onthe issue of international commerceand for the GATT accord which hasbecome the WTO• Co-author of the electoral platform ofthe BQPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Since 2004, Co-chair of the ComitéInfo-Crime de la MRC d’Acton• Since 2001, Co-chair of the ComitéInfo-Crime de la MRC des Maskoutains• 1986 to 1991, Principal Economist andConsultant to the President of l'Uniondes producteurs agricoles, M. JacquesProulx

109Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisPersonal HistoryProfession• Lawyer• Lecturer• ProfessorFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthSeptember 23, 1941, inMontréal, QuébecM. Serge MénardPublic Safety CriticConstituency: Marc-Aurèle-FortinProvince : QuébecPopulation: 99,044Municipalities Laval, Sainte-Thérèse,Rosemère, Lorraine, Bois-des-FilionContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-2617Fax: (613) 992-6069Email: Menard.S@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.sergemenard.orgConstituency Office496 Adolphe-Chapleau BoulevardBois-des-Filion, Québec, J6Z 1K2Tel.: (450) 965-1188Fax: (450) 965-3221Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticPublic Safety2006.02.10 -Public Safety and EmergencyPreparedness2006.02.09 - 2004.08.06Committees (39 th Parliament)• Public Safety and National Security• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedureCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Aboriginal Affairs and NorthernDevelopment – Vice-chair• Justice, Human Rights, Public Safetyand Emergency Preparedness• Subcommittee on National Security• Subcommittee on Public Safety andNational Security – Vice-chairPolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1997 to 1998, Minister of Justice,Attorney General of Québec• 1996 to 1997, Minister responsible forthe Montréal region in the NationalAssembly

110Opposition Critics,Bloc QuébécoisM me Caroline St. HilaireInternational Cooperation CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• Administrator• Consultant• Executive managerFamilyto followDate and Place of BirthNovember 16, 1969, inLongueuil, QuébecConstituency: Longueuil – Pierre-BoucherProvince: QuébecPopulation: 96,403Municipalities: LongueuilContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-8514Fax: (613) 992-2744Email: St-Hilaire.C@parl.gc.caConstituency Office192 Saint-Jean Street, Suite 200Longueuil, Québec, J4H 2X5Tel.: (450) 928-4288Fax: (450) 928-4293Parliamentary HistoryDates Elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsCriticInternational Cooperation2006.02.10 -Transport2004.08.06 - 2006.02.09Sport2003.06.20 - 2004.08.05Amateur Sport2003 - 2003.06.19Persons with Hearing Disabilities2001.09.14 - 2004.08.05Persons with Disabilities2001.02.06 - 2001.09.13Amateur Sport1999.06.30 - 2000.12.19Status of Women- 2000.12.19Bloc Québécois Deputy House Leader2000.12.20 - 2004.08.05Committees (39 th Parliament)• Government Operations and EstimatesCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Transport – Vice-chair• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon Transport

111Key Parliamentary ContactsOpposition Critics: New Democratic Party

112Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMs. Catherine BellNatural Resources CriticWestern Diversification CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• Administrator• Cook• Labour and socialactivistFamilyPartner, Roger KishiDate and placeof birth1954 in Vancouver,British ColumbiaConstituency: Vancouver Island NorthProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 109,380Municipalities: Campbell River,Courtenay, Comox, Comox-Strathcona C,Comox-Strathcona B, Port Hardy, Comox-Strathcona A, Comox-Strathcona D,Comox-Strathcona J, Port McNeillContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-2503Fax: (613) 996-3306Email: Bell.C@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.catherinebellndp.caConstituency Office940 Island HighwayCampbell River, British Columbia,V9W 2C3Tel.: (250) 287-4902Fax: (250) 287-4904491A - 4 th StreetCourtenay, British Columbia, V9N 1G9Tel.: (250) 338-9381Fax: (250) 338-9361Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23PositionsCriticNatural Resources2006.02.14 -Western Economic Diversification2006.02.14 -Committees (39 th Parliament)• Natural Resources - Vice-ChairPolitical BackgroundProvincial• Member of the Social Planning andResearch Council of B.C.• Served on the Social Justice Committeeof the B.C. Federation of LabourMunicipal• Member and volunteer with Co-Development Canada (an organizationthat works to form partnershipsbetween groups in B.C. and in LatinAmerica in order to build alliances forsocial change), Comox Valley Coalitionto Save Social Programs, and ComoxValley Women to Women GlobalStrategies

113Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMr. Dennis BevingtonNorthern Development CriticNatural Resources Deputy Critic (for Energy)Personal HistoryProfession• Administrator• Businessman• ManagerFamilyMarried with twochildren and threegrandchildrenDate and placeof birth1953 in Fort Smith,Northwest TerritoriesConstituency: Western ArcticTerritory: Northwest TerritoriesPopulation: 37,360Municipalities: Yellowknife, Hay River,Inuvik, Fort Smith, Rae-Edzo,Fort Simpson, Tuktoyaktuk, Aklavik,Fort McPherson, Fort ProvidenceContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-4587Fax: (613) 992-1586Email: Bevington.D@parl.gc.caConstituency Office4908 – 49th StreetYellowknife, Northwest Territories,X1A 3S8Tel.: (867) 873-6995Fax: (867) 920-4233Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23PositionsCriticNatural Resources Deputy Critic - Energy2006.02.14 -Northern Development2006.02.14 -Political BackgroundProvincial• 2001 and 2002, Special Advisor onEnergy to the Premier of the NorthwestTerritoriesMunicipal• 1999 to 2001, federal government representativeon the Mackenzie ValleyEnvironmental Impact Review Board• 1995 to 1997, Co-Chair of theConstitutional Development SteeringCommittee for the Western Arctic• 1992 to 1997, Chair of the SteeringCommittee for the South SlaveResearch Centre• 1988 to 1997, Mayor of Fort Smith• Served on the Green Funds Council ofthe Federation of CanadianMunicipalities, responsible for theassessment of municipal projects underthe Green Infrastructure Program

114Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyThe Honourable Rev. Bill BlaikieNew Democratic Party Deputy LeaderDemocratic & Electoral Reform CriticLabour CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• ClergypersonFamilyWife: BrendaChildren: FourDate and placeof birthJune 19, 1951, inWinnipeg, ManitobaConstituency: Elmwood-TransconaProvince: ManitobaPopulation: 77,997Municipalities: WinnipegContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-6339Fax : (613) 995-6688Email: Blaikie.B@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.billblaikie.caConstituency Office4-1600 Regent Avenue WestWinnipeg, Manitoba, R2C 3B5Tel.: (204) 984-2499Fax: (204) 984-2502Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23 / 2004.06.28 / 2000.11.271997.06.02 / 1993.10.25 / 1988.11.211984.09.04 / 1980.02.18 / 1979.05.22PositionsCriticElectoral Reform2006.02.14 -Democratic Reform2006.02.14 -Labour2006.02.14 -Deputy Prime Minister2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22Public Health2005.01.30 - 2004.07.22Health2005.01.30-2004.07.22National Defence2006.02.05 - 2003.02.04Veterans Affairs2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04Prime Minister2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04International Trade2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04Globalization2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04Solicitor General2003.02.03 - 2001.02.23Parliamentary Reform2003.02.03 - 2001.01.23Justice2003.02.03 - 2001.01.23Leader of the Government in the Houseof Commons2003.02.03 - 1996.01.11Intergovernmental Affairs- 2003.02.03International Trade- 2001.01.22Veterans Affairs- 1998National Defence- 1998Foreign Affairs- 1998Parliamentary Leader of the NDP2004.06.27 - 2003.01.26NDP House Leader2003.02.05 - 1996.01.11NDP Deputy House Leader1993 - 1993.01.02Committees (38 th Parliament)• Health• National Defence• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure

115Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyPersonal HistoryProfessionTo followFamilyHusband, NDP LeaderJack Layton; two adultchildrenDate and placeof birth1957 in Hong KongMs. Olivia ChowChildren and Youth Critic (including childcareand child poverty)Toronto Waterfront CriticCitizenship and Immigration Deputy Critic(for Toronto)Constituency: Trinity – SpadinaProvince: OntarioPopulation: 106,094Municipalities: TorontoContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-2352Fax: (613) 992-6301Email: Chow.O@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.oliviachow.comConstituency Office144 Augusta AvenueToronto, Ontario, M5T 2L5Tel.: (416) 533-2710Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23PositionsCriticChildcare2006.02.14 -Child Poverty2006.02.14 -Children2006.02.14 -Youth2006.02.14 -Toronto Waterfront2006.02.14 -Political BackgroundMunicipal• Since 1997, Toronto’s first Children andYouth advocate• 1997, elected to Toronto City Council,Trinity-Spadina ward, and re-electedthree times afterward• 1991, elected as a Metro Councillor, firstAsian woman elected at the municipallevel in Toronto• 1985, elected as a school trustee• Voted best City Councillor seven timesby the readers of Now magazine• Voted best local politician four times bythe readers of Eye magazine• Chair of Community ServicesCommittee• Toronto Community HousingCorporation, Board Member• Association of Municipalities ofOntario, Board Member• Toronto Island Airport CommunityAdvisory Committee, Co-Chair• Toronto Police Services Board• Toronto Transit Commission, Vice-Chair

116Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMr. David ChristophersonPublic Accounts CriticRevenue Canada CriticInfrastructure and Communities CriticIndustry Deputy Critic (for Steel)Personal HistoryProfession• Director• Political assistant• Union officerFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthOctober 10, 1954, inHamilton, OntarioConstituency: Hamilton CentreProvince: OntarioPopulation: 118,186Municipalities: HamiltonContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-1757Fax: (613) 992-8356Email: Christopherson.D@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.davidchristopherson.comConstituency Office22 Tisdale Street SouthHamilton, Ontario, L8N 2V3Tel.: (905) 526-0770Fax: (905) 526-9943Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticInfrastructure and Communities2006.02.14 -National Revenue2006.02.14 -Public Accounts2005.02.31 -Labour2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Infrastructure and Communities2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Infrastructure2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Steel Policy2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22City and Community Infrastructure2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Committees (39 th Parliament)• Public Accounts• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedureCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Public Accounts• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedurePolitical BackgroundProvincial• 2001, elected Deputy Speaker of theOntario Legislature• 1999, appointed NDP House leader inthe Ontario Legislature• 1990, 1995 and 1999 Member of theOntario Legislature for Hamilton Centre• Served as Solicitor General in theOntario governmentMunicipal• Several terms as a Municipal Aldermanand Regional Councillor

117Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyPersonal HistoryProfession• Lawyer• Managing directorFamilyMarried to Maureenfor 35 years;Children: Heidi, Adamand EricDate and placeof birthDecember 26, 1947, inStoney Point, OntarioMr. Joe ComartinJustice CriticPublic Safety CriticConstituency: Windsor - TecumsehProvince: OntarioPopulation: 116,466Municipalities: Windsor, TecumsehContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 947-3445Fax: (613) 947-3448Email: Comartin.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.joecomartin.caConstituency Office1304 B Lauzon RoadWindsor, Ontario, N8S 3N1Tel.: (519) 988-1826Fax (519) 988-0152Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27PositionsNDP Deputy House Leader2006.02.27 -CriticPublic Safety2006.02.14 -Justice2006.02.4 -Public Safety and EmergencyPreparedness2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Great Lakes Ecosystem2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Solicitor General2005.04.03 - 2004.07.22Justice2004.07.22 -Multiculturalism2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04Energy2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04Environment2004.07.21 - 2001.01.23Natural Resources2003.02.03 - 2001.01.23Tourism2003.02.03 - 2001.01.23National Parks2003.02.03 - 2001.01.23Committees (39 th Parliament)• Justice and Human Rights• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon Justice and Human Rights• Public Safety and National Security -Vice-Chair• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon Public Safety and National Security -Vice-ChairPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• As a student worked with PollutionProbe and the Canadian EnvironmentalLaw Association• First Chairperson of the Children’sServices Committee of the City ofWindsor• Served on the City of Windsor’sEmergency and Health Services InquiryCommission• Founding member of five different nonprofithousing organizations in EssexCounty

118Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMs. Jean CrowderNDP Deputy WhipAboriginal CriticFisheries Deputy Critic (for Western Fisheries)Personal HistoryProfession• Human resourcesconsultant• ManagerFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthJuly 7, 1952, inMontréal, QuébecConstituency: Nanaimo – CowichanProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 116,754Municipalities: Nanaimo, NorthCowichan, Ladysmith, Cowichan Valley B,Nanimo A, Duncan, Cowichan Valley C,Cowichan Valley E, Nanaimo B, CowichanValley AContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 943-2180Fax: (613) 993-5577Email: Crowder.J@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.jeancrowder.caConstituency Office126 Ingram Street, Suite 101Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1P1Tel.: (250) 746-4896Fax: (250) 746-2354Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsWhipDeputy Whip of the NDP2006.02.27 -CriticAboriginal2006.02.14 -Fisheries Deputy Critic2006.02.14 -Health2006.02.13 - 2005.01.31Natural Resources2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Community Economic Development2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Status of Women2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Forestry2005.01.30 - 2004.07.22Committees (39 th Parliament)• Aboriginal Affairs and NorthernDevelopment – Vice-Chair• Private Members’ BusinessCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Status of Women – Vice-Chair• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure• HealthPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Two years as a municipal councillor forNorth Cowichan serving on committeeson Technical Planning, Administrationand Finance and Protective Services• Member of the Harbour Commissionand the Community Safety AdvisoryCommittee• Served on Duncan Chamber ofCommerce

119Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMr. Nathan CullenEnvironment Critic (including Parks)Personal HistoryProfession• Human resourcesconsultantFamilyWife: DianaDate and placeof birthJuly 13, 1972, inToronto, OntarioConstituency: Skeena – Bulkley ValleyProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 99,474Municipalities: Prince Rupert, Terrace,Kitimat, Bulkley-Nechako A, Smithers,Kitimat-Stikine E, Houston, KitimatStikine C (Part 1), Bulkley-Nechako B,Kitimat Stikine BContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 993-6654Fax: (613) 993-9007Email: Cullen.N@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.nathancullen.caConstituency Offices1283 Main Street, 2nd Floor, PO Box 4194Smithers, British Columbia, V0J 2N0Tel.: (250) 871-4140Fax: (250) 871-41414710 Lazelle Avenue, Suite 102Terrace, British Columbia, V8G 1T2Tel.: (250) 615-5339Fax: (250) 615-5344Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticEnvironment2006.02.14Youth2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Environment2004.07.22 -National Parks2004.07.22 -Committees (39 th Parliament)• Environment and SustainableDevelopmentCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Environment and SustainableDevelopment• Agenda and ProcedurePolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Worked in community and economicdevelopment throughout Latin America,North America and Africa• Leader in strategic planning and communicationtraining for the non-profit,private and public sectors (in BritishColumbia)

120Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMr. Paul DewarTreasury Board CriticNational Capital Commission CriticCrown Corporations CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• Labour and socialactivist• Teacher• Union officerFamilyWife: Julia SneydChildren: TwoDate and placeof birth1963 in Ottawa,OntarioConstituency: Ottawa CentreProvince: OntarioPopulation: 114,032Municipalities: OttawaContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-5322Fax: (613) 996-5323Email: Dewar.P@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.pauldewar.caConstituency Office1306 Wellington Street, Suite 304Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 3B2Tel.: (613) 946-8682Fax: (613) 946-8680Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23PositionsCriticNational Capital Commission2006.02.14 -Crown Corporations2006.02.14 -Treasury Board2006.02.14 -Political BackgroundProvincial• Constituency Assistant to MPP EvelynGigantesMunicipal• Vice-President, Ottawa CarletonElementary Teachers Federation• Organized the Community Forum onPublic Education• Actively involved with the Coalition for aHealthy Ottawa and the Partnership fora Pesticide Bylaw• Board Member, Ottawa CommunityImmigrant Services Organization

121Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyPersonal HistoryProfession• Community activist• Executive director• Financialadministrator• WorkerFamilyWife: MichelineChildren: teenage son,StefanDate and placeof birthApril 16, 1962, in NewWestminster, BritishColumbiaMr. Peter JulianTransportation CriticInternational Trade & Gateways CriticVancouver Olympics CriticConstituency: Burnaby – NewWestminsterProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 111,048Municipalities: Burnaby, NewWestminsterContact DetailsHouse of CommonsRoom 178 Confederation BuildingOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-4214Fax: (613) 947-9500Email: Julian.P@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.peterjulian.caConstituency Office7615 6th StreetBurnaby, British Columbia, V3N 3M6Tel.: (604) 775-5707Fax: (604) 775-5743Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticVancouver-Whistler Olympics2006.02.14 -Transport2006.02.14 -Pacific Gateway and International Trade2006.02.14 -Treasury Board2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Globalization2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Persons with Disabilities2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Persons with Hearing Disabilities2005.01.30 - 2004.07.22International Trade2004.07.22 -Committees (39 th Parliament)• International Trade• Transport, Infrastructure andCommunitiesCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Transport• Subcommittee on International Trade,Trade Disputes and Investment of theStanding Committee on Foreign Affairsand International Trade• Subcommittee on the Status of Personswith Disabilities of the StandingCommittee on Human ResourcesDevelopment and the Status of Personswith Disabilities• Subcommittee on the Status of Personswith Disabilities of the StandingCommittee on Human Resources, SkillsDevelopment, Social Development andthe Status of Persons with DisabilitiesPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Executive Director of the Council of theCanadians• Co-founder of the Burnaby-NewWestminster Council of Canadians

122Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyThe Honourable Jack LaytonNew Democratic Party LeaderPersonal HistoryProfession• Professor• City CouncillorFamilyWife: Olivia Chow, MP;Two adult children,Sarah and MikeDate and placeof birthJuly 18, 1950, inMontréal, QuébecConstituency: Toronto-DanforthProvince: OntarioPopulation: 109,713Municipalities: TorontoContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-7224Fax: (613) 995-4565Email: Layton.J@parl.gc.caConstituency Office1506 Danforth AvenueToronto, Ontario, M4J 1N4Tel.: (416) 405-8914Fax: (416) 405-8918Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.27PositionsLeader of the New Democratic Party2003.01.25 -CriticClimate Change2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Energy2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Prime Minister2004.07.22 -Political BackgroundMunicipal• Elected councillor to Toronto CityCouncil six times• Past President of the Federation ofCanadian Municipalities• Homelessness advocate

123Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMr. Tony MartinHuman Resources and Social DevelopmentCritic (including Social Policy)FedNor CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• Community-developmentworkerFamilyWife: Anna CelettiChildren: FourDate and placeof birthAugust 31, 1948, inDrogheda, CountyLough, IrelandConstituency: Sault Ste. MarieProvince: OntarioPopulation: 88,419Municipalities: Sault Ste. MarieContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel. : (613) 992-9723Fax : (613) 992-1954Email: Martin.T@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.tonymartin.caConstituency Office369 Queen Street East, Suite 100Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 1Z4Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticHuman Resources and SocialDevelopment - Social Policy2006.02.14 -FedNor2006.02.14 -Human Resources and SkillsDevelopment2006.02.13 - 2005.01.31Social Development2005.01.30 - 2004.07.22Families and Caregivers2005.01.30 - 2004.07.22Human Resources Development2005.01.30 - 2004.07.22Federal Economic Development Initiativefor Northern Ontario- 2004.07.22Committees (39 th Parliament)• Human Resources, Skills Development,Social Development and the Status ofPersons with Disabilities• Subcommittee on the EmploymentInsurance Funds of the StandingCommittee on Human Resources, SkillsDevelopment, Social Development andthe Status of Persons with DisabilitiesPolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1990, elected to Ontario ProvincialParliament (Sault Ste. Marie’s longestserving MPP)Municipal• Served on Catholic School Board as aTrustee• General Manager of a co-op housingconstruction company

124Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMr. Brian MasseIndustry Critic (including Auto policy)Borders CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• Professor• Program coordinatorFamilyWife: Terry Chow;daughter, Alexandria,son WadeDate and placeof birthJuly 9, 1968, inWindsor, OntarioConstituency: Windsor WestProvince: OntarioPopulation: 117,041Municipalities: WindsorContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel. : (613) 996-1541Fax : (613) 992-5397Email: Masse.B@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.brianmasse.caConstituency Office336-300 Tecumseh Road East, Plaza 300Windsor, Ontario N8X 5E8Tel.: (519) 255-1631Fax: (519) 255-7913Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282002.05.13PositionsCriticIndustry - including auto policy2006.02.14Borders2006.02.4Science and Research2006.02.14 -Consumer Affairs2006.02.14 -Competitiveness and the New Economy2006.02.14 -Customs2006.02.13-2004.07.22Science, Research and Development2006.02.13-2003.02.04Canada Border Services2004.07.22 -Auto Policy2004.07.22 -National Revenue2004.07.21-2003.02.04Canada-USA Border and Trade Issues2004.07.21-2003.02.04Industry2002.06.11 -Committees (39 th Parliament)• Industry, Science and TechnologyCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Industry, Natural Resources, Scienceand TechnologyPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• 1997, elected to Windsor City counciland re-elected in 2000• Served on committees: Chair of theWindsor Ethnic and Race RelationsCommittee, Vice Chair of the EssexRegion Conservation Authority, ViceChair of the Detroit River CanadianClean Up Committee, Planning AdvisoryCommittee, Windsor AdvisoryCommittee on Disability Issues, and theArt Gallery of Windsor• Board member for the WindsorHousing Authority, Riverfront PlanningCommittee, City Centre BusinessImprovement Association and SaanichTowne Business ImprovementAssociation

125Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyPersonal HistoryProfession• Community activist• TeacherFamilyDaughter, LindsayDate and placeof birthAugust 16, 1951, inLondon, OntarioMs. Irene MathyssenHousing CriticStatus of Women CriticConstituency: London – FanshaweProvince: OntarioPopulation: 107,341Municipalities: LondonContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-2901Fax: (613) 943-8717Email: Mathyssen.L@parl.gc.caWebsite: http://irenemathyssen.caConstituency Office1700 Dundas StreetLondon, Ontario, N5W 3C9Tel.: (519) 451-0099Fax: (519) 683-1462Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23PositionsCriticStatus of Women2006.02.14 -Housing2006.02.14 -Committees (39 th Parliament)• Status of Women - Vice-ChairPolitical BackgroundProvincial• 2004, elected a Vice-President to theOntario Executive of the NDP• 1990, as MPP in former Middlesexriding• Served as assistant to the chief governmentwhip, as Parliamentary Assistantto Ministers of Environment and asAssociate Minister of Culture, Tourismand Recreation• Member of the Ontario Health Coalition• Served on the Political ActionCommittee of District 11 of the OntarioSecondary School Teachers’ FederationMunicipal• Fought city hall over the privatization ofLondon Hydro

126Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMs. Alexa McDonoughForeign Affairs CriticInternational Development CriticInternational Cooperation CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• Social Worker• Social policyresearcherFamilyTwo sons (Justin andTravis) and threegrandchildrenDate and placeof birthAugust 11, 1944, inOttawa, OntarioConstituency: HalifaxProvince: Nova ScotiaPopulation: 88,931Municipalities: HalifaxContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-7614Fax: (613) 992-8569Email: McDonough.A@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.alexahfx.xaConstituency Office7071 Bayers Road, Suite 319AHalifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 2C2Tel.: (902) 426-8691Fax: (902) 426-8693Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsNew Democratic Party – Leader2003.01.24 - 1995.10.14CriticInternational Development2006.02.14 -International Cooperation2006.02.14 -Foreign Affairs2006.02.14CIDA2006.02.14 -Latin America and Africa2006.02.14 -Asia-Pacific2006.02.14 -Post-Secondary Education2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Latin America and Africa2005.01.30 - 2004.07.22Asia-Pacific2005.02.30 - 2004.07.22International Human Rights2004.07.21 - 2004.04.16International Development2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04CIDA2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04Foreign Affairs2003.02.04 -Central and Eastern Europeand Middle East2003 - 2002.04.18Prime Minister2003.02.03 - 1997.06.02Committees (39 th Parliament)• Foreign Affairs and International Trade• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon Foreign Affairs and InternationalTradePolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1981 to 1995, Member of the NovaScotia Legislative Assembly• 1981 to 1994, Leader of the Nova ScotiaNew Democrats (Canada’s first womanelected to lead a major party in aprovincial legislature)

127Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMs. Peggy NashPublic Works and Government Services CriticInfrastructure and Communities DeputyCritic (for Toronto)Personal HistoryProfession• UnionistFamilyPartner, Carl;Three sonsDate and placeof birthJune 28, 1951, inToronto, OntarioConstituency: Parkdale – High ParkProvince: OntarioPopulation: 106,559Municipalities: TorontoContact DetailsHouse of CommonsRoom 178 Confederation BuildingOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-2936Fax: (613) 995-1629Email: Nash.P@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.peggynash.caConstituency Office2849 Dundas Street WestToronto, Ontario, M6P 1Y6Tel.: (416) 769-5072Fax: (416) 769-8343Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23PositionsCriticPublic Works and Government Services2006.02.14 -Infrastructure and Communities DeputyCritic - Toronto2006.02.14 -Committees (39 th Parliament)• Government Operations and Estimates- Vice-Chair• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon Government Operations andEstimatesPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Internationally recognized Canadianspokesperson on labour market, policy,trade and the economy, human rightsand social policy• Supported Eva’s Phoenix, a communityproject to assist homeless youth• Winner of two gold awards from theSierra Club of Canada for environmentalleadership• Awarded 2004 Certificate of Honourfrom the City of Toronto for contributionto women’s equality

128Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMs. Penny PriddyHealth Critic (Including Public Health)Disabilities CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• Instructor• Nurse• City councillor• Provincial cabinetministerFamilyHusband: RobertChildren: two (sonand daughter) andgrandsonDate and placeof birth1944Constituency: Surrey NorthProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 106,904Municipalities: SurreyContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-2922Fax: (613) 992-0252Email: Penny.P@parl.gc.caConstituency Office14045 – 104th Avenue, Suite 102Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 1X4Tel.: (604) 586-2441Fax: (604) 586-2444Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23PositionsCriticDisabilities2006.02.14 -Health - Public Health2006.02.14 -Committees (39 th Parliament)• HealthPolitical BackgroundProvincial• 1991, elected Member of the BritishColumbia Legislative Assembly(re-elected in 1996)• Served as Minister of Women’s Equality,Minister of Tourism and Culture,Minister of Labour, Minister of Childrenand Families, Minister of Health andMinister of EducationMunicipal• 2002, Elected to Surrey City Council(member of the Finance, Police andAudit Committee, and the Parcel TaxRoll Review Panel, the Surrey PublicLibrary Board and the Lower MainlandTreaty Advisory Committee)• 1987 and 1988, Chairperson of theSurrey School Board• 1986, elected to Surrey School Board• Canada’s first Recreation IntegrationCoordinator for the City of Halifax• Member of the Surrey Chamber ofCommerce• Member of the Standing Committee onCommunity Safety and CrimePrevention and the Standing Committeeon Social Infrastructure of theFederation of Canadian Municipalities• Member of Canadian Women inMunicipal Government

129Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyPersonal HistoryProfession• TeacherFamilyThree children; threegrandchildrenDate and placeof birth1945 in St-Boniface,ManitobaMs. Denise SavoieIntergovernmental Affairs CriticPost-Secondary Education CriticLiteracy CriticHuman Resources Deputy Critic (for Training)Constituency: VictoriaProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 104,561Municipalities: Saanich, Victoria, OakBay, Capital G, Capital H (Part 1)Contact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-2358Fax: (613) 952-1458Email: Savoie.D@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.denisesavoie.caConstituency Office970 Blanshard StreetVictoria, British Columbia, V8V 3L5Tel.: (250) 363-3600Fax: (250) 363-8422Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.23PositionsCriticLiteracy2006.02.14 -Post Secondary Education2006.02.14 -Intergovernmental Affairs2006.02.14 -Human Resources Deputy Critic -Training2006.02.14 -Political BackgroundProvincial• 1995 to 1998, Member of the ProvincialCapital Commission BoardMunicipal• 1999 to 2005, Victoria City Councillorand Board member of the CapitalRegional District• Instrumental in establishing a regionalhousing trust, developing the greenwaysand trails network and spearheadingthe clean-up of Victoria Harbour• Worked with Youth to develop Victoria’snewly appointed Youth Council• Provided expertise to an internationalproject in Nicaragua to develop sustainableand effective political structures atthe municipal level• Capital Regional District – Chair,Roundtable on the Environment• Capital Regional District – Member ofthe Standing Committee onEnvironment and Vice-chair of the CoreArea Liquid Waste Management PlanCommittee

130Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyPersonal HistoryProfession• Political assistantFamilyPartner, Brian BurkeDate and placeof birthMarch 11, 1955, inOshawa, OntarioMr. Bill SiksayCitizenship and Immigration CriticGay, Lesbian, Bisexual and TransgenderedIssues CriticConstituency: Burnaby – DouglasProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 108,891Municipalities: BurnabyContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-5597Fax: (613) 992-5501Email: Siskay.B@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.burnabydouglasndp.comConstituency Office4453 HastingsBurnaby, British Columbia, V5C 2K1Tel.: (604) 291-8863Fax: (604) 666-0727Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.28PositionsCriticCitizenship and Immigration2006.02.14Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual andTransgendered Issues2006.02.14Western Economic Diversification2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Human Rights2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Citizenship and Immigration2004.07.22 -Committees (39 th Parliament)• Citizenship & Immigration (CIMM)• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedureCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Legislative Committee on Bill C-38• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure on Citizenship andImmigration• Joint Committee on Library ofParliamentPolitical BackgroundProvincial• Has served on provincial ridingassociations

131Opposition Critics,New Democratic PartyMr. Peter StofferFisheries & Oceans CriticVeterans Affairs CriticIndustry Deputy Critic (for Shipbuilding)Personal HistoryProfession• ManagerFamilyWife: AndreaChildren: two daughtersDate and placeof birthJanuary 6, 1956, inHeerlen, Limburg,NetherlandsConstituency: Sackville – Eastern ShoreProvince: Nova ScotiaPopulation: 83,655Municipalities: HalifaxContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-5822Fax: (613) 996-9655Email: Stoffer.P@parl.gc.caConstituency Office200 – 51 Cobequid RoadLower Sackville, Nova Scotia, B4C 2N1Tel.: (902) 865-2311Fax: (902) 865-4620Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsCriticFisheries and Oceans2006.02.14 -Veterans Affairs2006.02.14 -Industry Deputy Critic - Shipbuilding2006.02.14 -Seniors2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Shipbuilding2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Sport2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Veterans Affairs2004.07.22 -Natural Resources2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04Tourism2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04National Parks2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04Regional Development2004.07.21 - 2001.01.23Rural Development2004.07.21 - 2001.01.23Veterans Affairs2003.02.03 - 2001.01.23National Defence2003.02.03 - 2001.01.23Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2003.02.03 - 2001.01.23Canada Post Corporation- 2000.01.25Committees (39 th Parliament)• Fisheries and Oceans• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing committeeon Fisheries and Oceans• Veterans AffairsCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Fisheries and Oceans – Vice-Chair• Agenda and Procedure – Vice-Chair• Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs ofthe Standing Committee on NationalDefence and Veterans AffairsPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Member of the Community AdvisoryCommittee at the Halifax InternationalAirport

132Key Parliamentary ContactsHouse and Senate Leaders,Caucus Chairs

133House and Senate Leaders,Caucus ChairsThe Honourable Robert Douglas Nicholson (CPC)House Leader of the GovernmentMinister of Democratic ReformPersonal HistoryProfession• LawyerFamilyWife: Arlene(over 25 years)Children:Rob Jr. – universitygraduatePeter – attendinguniversityChristine – high schoolDate and placeof birthApril 29, 1952, inNiagara Falls, OntarioConstituency: Niagara FallsProvince: OntarioPopulation: 120,797Municipalities: Niagara Falls, Fort Erieand Niagara-on-the-LakeContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-1547Fax: (613) 992-7910Email: Nicholson.R@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.robnicholsonmp.comOffice of the Leader of the Governmentin the House of Commons4th floor – 14 Metcalfe StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A3Tel.: (613)952-4930Fax: (613)952-4936Website: www.pco-bcp.gc.ca/lgcConstituency Office2895 St. Paul AvenueNiagara Falls, Ontario, L2J 2L3Tel.: (905) 353-9590Fax: (905) 353-9588Scheduling Assistant(613) 952-4930Chief of StaffMaureen Murphy-Makin (613) 952-4942Senior Policy AdvisorDavid Prest (613) 995-7225Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.281988.11.211984.09.04MinisterDemocratic Reform2006.02.06 -For Small Business1993.06.25 - 1993.11.03For Democratic Reform1993.06.25 - 1993.11.03PositionsWhipConservative Party2005.01.28 - 2006.02.05Chief Opposition2005.01.28 - 2006.02.05Parliamentary SecretaryMinister of Justice and Attorney General1989.04.05 - 1993.06.24Leader of the Government in House ofCommons1989.04.05 - 1990.04.04CriticParliamentary Affairs2005.01.28 - 2006.02.05Transport2004.07.22 - 2005.01.27Committees (38 th Parliament)• TransportPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• Niagara Regional Council 1997,2000, 2003• Captured highest vote total of allregion’s politicians in 2003• Former School Board Trustee• Board of Directors, NiagaraPeninsula Conservation Authority• Member of advisory board atProject Share• Niagara Escarpment Commissioner(six years)

134House and Senate Leaders,Caucus ChairsThe Honourable Ralph GoodaleHouse Leader of the Official OppositionPersonal HistoryProfession• Barrister and solicitor• Broadcaster• Business executive• Businessman• LawyerFamilyWife: PamelaDate and placeof birthOctober 5, 1949, inRegina, SaskatchewanConstituency: WascanaProvince: SaskatchewanPopulation: 72,508Municipalities: Regina, Edenwold No. 158Contact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 947-1153Fax: (613) 996-9790Email: Goodale.R@parl.gc.caConstituency Office310 University Park DriveRegina, Saskatchewan, S4V 0Y8Tel.: (306) 585-2202Fax: (306) 585-2280Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.251974.07.08PositionsOfficial Opposition House Leader2006.02.10 -CriticLeader of the Government in theHouse of Commons2006.02.10 -MinisterFinance2006.02.05 - 2003.12.12Public Works and Government Services2003.12.11 - 2002.05.26Federal Interlocutor for Metis andNon-Status Indians2003.12.11 - 2002.01.15Canadian Wheat Board2003.12.11 - 1993.11.04Natural Resources2002.01.14 - 1997.06.11Agriculture and Agri-Food1997.06.10 - 1995.01.12Agriculture1995.01.11 - 1993.11.04Leader of the Government in the Houseof Commons2002.05.25 - 2002.01.15Parliamentary SecretaryPresident of the Privy Council1977.09.30 - 1976.10.01Transport1976.09.30 - 1975.10.10Political BackgroundProvincial• 1986 elected to the SaskatchewanLegislative Assembly• 1981 to 1988, Leader of theSaskatchewan Liberal Party

135House and Senate Leaders,Caucus ChairsM. Michel GauthierHouse Leader of the Bloc QuébécoisPersonal HistoryProfession• School administrator• TeacherFamilyto followDate and placeof birthFebruary 18, 1950, inQuébec, QuébecConstituency: Roberval – Lac-Saint-JeanProvince: QuébecPopulation: 60,574Municipalities: Dolbeau-Misstassini,Roberval, Saint-Félicien, Métabetchouan– Lac-à-la-Croix, Normandin, Saint-Bruno, Saint-Prime, Albanel, Hébertville,Saint-NazaireContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-2244Fax: (613) 992-9954Email: Gauthier.M@parl.gc.caConstituency Office755 St-Joseph Blvd, Suite 106Roberval, Québec, G8H 2L4Tel.: (418) 275-2768Fax: (418) 275-6535Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsHouse Leader2006.02.10 -CriticDemocratic Reform2006.02.10 -Leader of the OppositionLeader of the Official Opposition1997.03.14 - 1996.02.17House Leader / Parliamentary LeaderOfficial Opposition House Leader1996.02.17 - 1993.11.10BQ House Leader1997.06.04 -BQ House Leader1996.02.17 - 1993.11.10CriticDemocratic Renewal2006.02.09 - 2004.05.17Democratic Reform2005.05.16 - 2004.08.06Leader of the Government in the Houseof Commons1997.06.04 -Political BackgroundProvincial• 1981 to 1988, Member of the NationalAssembly (MNA) for RobervalMunicipal• 1988 to 1993, Director-general of theRoberval School Board

136House and Senate Leaders,Caucus ChairsPersonal HistoryProfession• Human resources coordinatorFamilyPartner: Kimberly ElliotSon: Lief EriksenDate and placeof birthFebruary 27, 1953, inAldershot, EnglandMs. Libby Davies (NDP)House Leader of the New Democratic PartyJustice Deputy Critic (for Substance Abuse,Prostitution Issues)Infrastructure and Communities DeputyCritic (for Greater Vancouver Area)Constituency: Vancouver EastProvince: British ColumbiaPopulation: 107,421Municipalities: VancouverContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 992-6030Fax: (613) 995-7412Email: Davies.L@parl.gc.caWebsite: www.libbydavies.caConstituency Office2412 Main Street EastVancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3E2Tel.: (604) 775-5800Fax: (604) 775-5811Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsNDP House Leader2003.02.06 -Justice Deputy Critic - Substance Abuse,ProstitutionInfrastructure and Communities DeputyCritic - Greater VancouverWhipDeputy Whip of the NDP2003.02.05 - 2000.02.01CriticMulticulturalism2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Social Programs2006.02.05 - 2003.12.12Housing2006.02.13 - 2003.02.04Public Housing2005.02.30 - 2004.10.01Human Resources and SkillsDevelopment2004.07.21 - 2003.12.12Homelessness2004.07.21 - 2003.12.12Human Resources Development2003.12.11 - 2003.02.04Homelessness2003.12.11 - 2003.02.04Citizenship and Immigration2003.06.14 - 2003.02.04Leader of the Government in the Houseof Commons2003.02.04 -Post Secondary Education2003.02.03 - 2002.06.11Social Programs- 2003.12.11Committees (38 th Parliament)• Subcommittee on Solicitation Laws ofthe Standing Committee on Justice,Human Rights, Public Safety andEmergency PreparednessPolitical BackgroundMunicipal• 1982, elected to Vancouver City Counciland served five consecutive terms• 1973, with late partner, Bruce Eriksen,were key figures in formation of theVancouver Downtown EastsideResidents’ Association

137House and Senate Leaders,Caucus ChairsThe Honourable Senator Marjory LeBretonLeader of the Government in SenatePersonal HistoryFamilyHusband:Douglas LeBretonChildren: (grown)• Linda Marlene(deceased)• Michael BruceDate and placeof birthJuly 4, 1940, in CityView (Nepean),OntarioProvince: OntarioSenatorial Division: OntarioContact DetailsLeader of the Government of SenateParliament Hill Centre Block, Room 275-SOttawa, Ontario K1A 0A4Tel.: (613) 947-0756Email: lebrem@sen.parl.gc.caScheduling AssistantLee Weese-Belliveau (613) 947-0756Chief of StaffSandra Melo (613) 943-0756Senior Policy AdvisorStephen Ball (613) 943-0756Parliamentary HistorySenate:June 1993 by PM Brian MulroneyPositionsChief Opposition WhipSenate Committees• Human Rights• Rules, Procedures and Rights ofParliament• Social Affairs• Science and Technology• Forestry and Agriculture• Internal Economy• Banking• Joint Parliamentary Committee onLibrary of Parliament• Special Senate Committee on thePearson Airport Agreements (1995)• Security and Intelligence (1997)Other• Tour coordinator forRt. Honourable Joe Clark• Office supervisor and director ofcorrespondence for the HonourableRobert Stanfield• Assistant to the Rt. HonourableJohn Diefenbaker

138House and Senate Leaders,Caucus ChairsThe Honourable Senator Daniel HaysLeader of the Opposition in the SenatePersonal HistoryProfession• Lawyer• FarmerFamilyWife: Kathy;Children: (from previousmarriage), CarolElizabeth, JanetMichelle, Sarah Louise;two grandchildrenDate and placeof birthApril 24, 1939, inCalgary, AlbertaSenatorial Division: CalgaryProvince: AlbertaContact DetailsThe Senate of CanadaParliament Hill Centre Block, Room 379-SOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A4Tel.: (613) 996-3485Email: hays@sen.parl.gc.caWebsite: http://sen.parl.gc.ca/dhaysConstituency Office1207 – 11 Avenue S.W., Suite 650Calgary, Alberta, T3C 0M5Tel.: (403) 244-3111Fax: (403) 244-3128Parliamentary HistoryDates appointed1984.06.29 by PM Pierre Trudeau, Lib.PositionsLeader of the Opposition in Senate2006.02.23Deputy Leader of the Governmentin the Senate1999.10.12Speaker of the Senate2001.26.01-Other• Former Director of the Calgary DistrictFoundation• Member of the Canadian TaxFoundation• 1994 to 1998, President of the LiberalParty of Canada

139House and Senate Leaders,Caucus ChairsMr. Rahim JafferConservative Caucus ChairPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• Entrepreneur• Legislative Assistantin the House ofCommonsFamilyTo followDate and placeof birthDecember 15, 1971, inKampala, UgandaConstituency: Edmonton – StrathconaProvince: AlbertaPopulation: 98,974Municipalities: EdmontonContact DetailsHouse of CommonsConservative Caucus Chair245 Wellington StreetOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-7325Fax:(613) 995-5342Email: Jaffer.R@parl.gc.caWebsite : www.rahimjaffer.comConstituency Office7616 Gateway BlvdEdmonton, Alberta, T6E 4Z8Tel: (780) 495-8404Fax: (780) 495-8403Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsCriticInfrastructure & Communities2006.02.05 - 2004.07.22National Revenue2004.07.21 - 2002.04.04Central & Eastern Europe andMiddle East2004.01.21 - 2002.04.04Deputy Prime Minister2002.04.03 - 2001.12.18National Revenue2001.12.17 - 2001.09.18Asia-Pacific2001.12.17 - 2001.06.18Environment2001.01.04 - 1998.10.08Industry1999.10.07 - 1998.06.16Committees (39 th Parliament)• Citizenship & ImmigrationCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Citizenship & Immigration

140House and Senate Leaders,Caucus ChairsMr. Raymond BoninLiberal Caucus ChairOfficial Opposition Associate Critic for NationalRevenuePersonal HistoryProfession• Professor –Community CollegeFamilyMarried with childrenDate and placeof birthNovember 20, 1942, inSudbury, OntarioConstituency: Nickel BeltProvince: OntarioPopulation: 89,859Municipalities: Greater Sudbury, WestNipissing, Markstay-Warren, French RiverContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-9107Fax: (613) 995-9109Email: Bonin.R@parl.gc.caConstituency Office1475 Highway 69 North, Unit 2Val Caron, Ontario, P3N 1M7Tel.: (705) 897-2222Fax: (705) 897-2223Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.25PositionsLiberal Caucus Chair2006.04.12 -Associate Critic, National Revenue2006.02.23 -Committees (39 th Parliament)• Government Operations and EstimatesCommittees (38 th Parliament)• Transport

141House and Senate Leaders,Caucus ChairsM. Louis PlamondonBloc Québécois Caucus ChairPersonal HistoryProfession• Businessman• ProfessorFamilyto followDate and placeof birthJuly 31, 1943, in Saint-Raymond de Portneuf,QuébecConstituency: Bas-Richelieu – Nicolet –BécancourProvince: QuébecPopulation: 92,650Municipalities: Sorel-Tracy, Bécancour,Nicolet, Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel, Saint-Léonard-d’Aston, Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel,Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, Saint-François-du-LacContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 995-9241Fax: (613) 995-6784Email: Plamondon.L@parl.gc.caConstituency Office307 Marie-Victorin RoadSorel-Tracy, Québec, J3R 1K6Tel.: (450) 742-0479Fax: (450) 742-1976702 Monseigneur Panet StreetNicolet, Québec, J3T 1C6Tel.: (819) 293-2041Fax: (819) 293-5522Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.021993.10.251988.11.211984.09.04PositionsBQ Caucus Chair2004.06.28 -BQ House Leader1993 - 1992CriticOfficial Languages2006.02.09 - 2004.08.06Agriculture and Agri-Food2004.08.05 - 2004.01.19Veterans Affairs2004.01.18 - 2000.12.20Official Languages, Francophonesoutside Québec- 2000.12.19Library of Parliament- 1999.06.29Political BackgroundMunicipal• 1981 to 1983, President of the Sorel-Tracy Chamber of Commerce• 1980 to 1984, Member of the Board ofDirectors of the Economic DevelopmentCorporation of Sorel-Tracy and the surroundingarea

142House and Senate Leaders,Caucus ChairsMs. Judy Wasylycia-LeisNDP Caucus ChairFinance and Financial Institutions CriticPersonal HistoryProfession• Organizer• Policy advisorFamilyHusband: RonChildren: two sonsDate and placeof birthAugust 10, 1951, inKitchener, OntarioConstituency: Winnipeg NorthProvince: ManitobaPopulation: 79,332Municipalities: WinnipegContact DetailsHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6Tel.: (613) 996-6417Fax: (613) 996-9713Email: Wasylycia-Leis.J@parl.gc.caWebsite:www.total.net/~judywl/judywl_home.htmConstituency Office573 Mountain AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba, R2W 1K8Tel.: (204) 984-1767Fax: (204) 984-1766Parliamentary HistoryDates elected2006.01.232004.06.282000.11.271997.06.02PositionsNDP Caucus Chair2006.02.14 -CriticFinance and Financial Institutions2006.02.14 -National Revenue2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Pensions2006.02.13 - 2004.07.22Financial Institutions2004.07.22 -Public Accounts2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04Crown Corporations2004.07.21 - 2003.02.04Finance2003.02.04 -Status of Women2004.07.21 - 2001.01.23Seniors2003.02.03 - 2001.02.23Health- 2003.02.03Status of Women- 1998.04.22Committees (39 th Parliament)• Finance• Subcommittee on Agenda andProcedure of the Standing Committeeon FinancePolitical BackgroundProvincial• Worked under Manitoba PremierHoward Pawley as coordinator of thePremier’s Secretariat and the ExecutiveCouncil policy group• Coordinator of the Women’s Directoratein the Manitoba government• 1990, served as NDP Health Critic andNDP Deputy Leader• 1986, Appointed to Provincial Cabinet –Minister of Culture, Heritage andRecreation with responsibility for theManitoba Lotteries Foundation andStatus of Women• 1986, Elected as the Member of theLegislative Assembly of Manitoba forthe constituency of St. John’s (re-electedin 1988 and 1990)• Former Co-Chair of Cho!ces, Manitoba’ssocial justice coalition

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