Overview of the Committee
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- Biographies
- Michael Barrett – Conservative Member (Ontario – Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes)
- Jacques Gourde – Conservative Member (Quebec – Lévis—Lotbinière)
- Rachael Harder – Conservative Member (Alberta – Lethbridge)
- Damien C. Kurek – Conservative Member (Alberta – Battle River—Crowfoot)
- Marie-Hélène Gaudreau – Bloc Québécois Member (Quebec – Laurentides—Labelle)
- Charlie Angus – New Democratic Party Member (Ontario – Timmins—James Bay)
- Elisabeth Brière – Liberal Member (Quebec – Sherbrooke)
- Han Dong – Liberal Member (Ontario – Don Valley North)
- Greg Fergus – Liberal Member – Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government (Hull—Alymer)
- Michael Levitt – Liberal Member (Ontario – York Centre)
- Brenda Shanahan – Liberal Member (Quebec – Châteauguay—Lacolle)
Biographies
Michael Barrett – Conservative Member (Ontario – Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes)
- Member of Parliamentary since a 2018 by-election
- Official Opposition Critic for Ethics
- Former member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST)
- Before entering politics, served as a Telecommunication Lineman in the Canadian Armed Forces and subsequently served as a Municipal Councillor in the Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal (Spencerville, ON)
- Advocate for improving mobile coverage to rural areas, support for farmers, lowering taxes, and improving services to seniors and veterans
Roles as Parliamentarian of interest to PCH
- None
Private Member’s Business of interest to PCH
- None
Question period of interest to PCH
43rd Parliament
- (08-07-20) Finance – Conflict of interest regarding the $900M contract with WE
- (20-07-20) Finance – Contract with WE Charity
- (21-07-20) Finance – Contract with WE Charity
Written questions of interest to PCH
- None
Jacques Gourde – Conservative Member (Quebec – Lévis—Lotbinière)
- Member of Parliament since 2006 (Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière: 2006-2015; Lévis—Lotbinière: 2015-present)
- Deputy Critic for Ethics
- Previously served as Parliamentary Secretary in various portfolios including Public Works and Government Service, and for Official Languages
- Returning ETHI member
- Fervent Quebec nationalist and supporter of open federalism and individual liberty
Roles as Parliamentarian of interest to PCH
41st Parliament
- Member – Standing Committee on Official Languages
40th Parliament
- Member – Standing Committee on Official Languages
- Member – Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
Private Member’s Business of interest to PCH
- None
Question period of interest to PCH
43rd Parliament
- (20-07-20) Finance – WE Charity
- (21-07-20) Finance – WE Charity
- (22-07-20) Finance – WE Charity
42nd Parliament
- (21-03-17) Celebrations and Commemorations – Canada 150, Funding by riding
- (22-03-17) Celebrations and Commemorations – Canada 150, Funding by riding
- (23-03-17) Celebrations and Commemorations – Canada 150, Funding by riding
- (24-03-17) Celebrations and Commemorations – Canada 150, Funding by riding
- (04-04-17) Celebrations and Commemorations – Canada 150, Change in form
- (06-04-17) Celebrations and Commemorations – Canada 150, Change in form
- (16-05-17) Official Languages – Appointment - Commissioner of Official Languages
- (28-11-17) Celebrations and Commemorations – Canada 150, Rink
- (31-05-19) Arts and Culture – Independence of the press
- (11-06-19) Arts and Culture – Independence of the press
Written questions of interest to PCH
42nd Parliament
- Q-924 – Canada 150 Fund administered by the Department of Canadian Heritage
Rachael Harder – Conservative Member (Alberta – Lethbridge)
- Member of Parliament since 2015
- Former member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (HESA), House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO) and former critic for the Status of Women
- Focused on issues related to western alienation, the expansion of the Canadian energy sector and work on pipelines.
- Staunch pro-life advocate, except in cases where a mother’s life may be in danger.
- Very active in her riding, she has served on the Lethbridge Community and Social Development Committee, the Lethbridge Youth Justice Committee, and the Canadian Mental Health Youth Anti-Stigma Leaders’ Steering Committee. She continues to plan events, raise money, and lend her voice to numerous causes throughout the Lethbridge region.
Roles as Parliamentarian of interest to PCH
- None
Private Member’s Business of interest to PCH
- None
Question period of interest to PCH
42nd Parliament
- (04-06-18) Sports – Discrimination and harassment in sports
Written questions of interest to PCH
- None
Damien C. Kurek – Conservative Member (Alberta – Battle River—Crowfoot)
- Member of Parliament since 2019, in the riding formerly held by Conservative MP Kevin Sorenson. He also previously worked for Mr. Sorenson in Ottawa when he was Minister of State (Finance), as well as more recently in his constituency office.
- Fifth-generation farmer. Worked seasonally in Alberta’s oil and gas sector for nearly a decade.
- Worked at the Saskatchewan Legislature in a number of policy, communications, and research roles.
Roles as Parliamentarian of interest to PCH
- None
Private Member’s Business of interest to PCH
- None
Question period of interest to PCH
43e Legislature
- (20-07-20) Finance – Conflict of interest and WE Charity
- (22-07-20) Finance – Conflict of interest and WE Charity
Written questions of interest to PCH
- None
Marie-Hélène Gaudreau – Bloc Québécois Member (Quebec – Laurentides—Labelle)
- Member of Parliament since 2019
- Critic for Access to Information, Privacy Protection, Ethics, and Social Cohesion
- Well-known businesswoman in the Hautes-Laurentides region
Roles as Parliamentarian of interest to PCH
- None
Private Member’s Business of interest to PCH
- None
Question period of interest to PCH
43rd Parliament
- (05-02-20) Multiculturalism – Court Challenges Program
- (06-02-20) Multiculturalism – Bill 21 in Quebec
- (21-07-20) Finance – Conflict of interest and WE Charity
- (22-07-20) Finance – Conflict of interest and WE Charity
Written questions of interest to PCH
- None
Charlie Angus – New Democratic Party Member (Ontario – Timmins—James Bay)
- Member of Parliament since 2004
- Placed second in the 2017 NDP Federal Leadership Race
- Critic for Ethics, Federal Economic Development for Northern Ontario, Indigenous Youth, Income Inequality and Affordability, and Deputy Critic for Labour
- Returning ETHI member
- Also a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Official Languages (LANG)
- Chose to run for office after experience with community organizing around local issues
- Fervent proponent of government accountability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
Roles as Parliamentarian of interest to PCH
41st Parliament
- Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
40th Parliament
- Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
39th Parliament
- Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
38th Parliament
- Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
Private Member’s Business of interest to PCH
40th Parliament, 3rd Session
- C-499, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (audio recording devices)
- C-398, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (Internet neutrality)
40th Parliament, 2nd Session
- C-398, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (Internet neutrality)
39th Parliament, 2nd Session
- C-552, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (Internet Neutrality)
Question period of interest to PCH
42nd Parliament, 1st Session
- (19-11-18) Official languages - Francophones in a minority situation
- (20-11-18) Official languages - Franco-Ontarian communities
- (21-11-18) Official languages - French services in Ontario
- (22-11-18) Official languages - Cuts in French language services in Ontario
Written questions of interest to PCH
- None
Elisabeth Brière – Liberal Member (Quebec – Sherbrooke)
- Member of Parliament since 2019
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages
- Advocate for environmental protection, gender equality, small business growth, and immigration
Roles as Parliamentarian of interest to PCH
- None
Private Member’s Business of interest to PCH
- None
Question period of interest to PCH
- None
Written questions of interest to PCH
- None
Han Dong – Liberal Member (Ontario – Don Valley North)
- Member of Parliament since 2019
- Former Liberal member of the Ontario Legislature (Trinity – Spadina, 2014-2018) and served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Training, Colleges, and Universities
- Also a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)
- Worked with Toronto-based high-tech company dedicated to building safer communities and served as the leader of the Chinatown Gateway Committee established by Mayor John Tory
Roles as Parliamentarian of interest to PCH
- None
Private Member’s Business of interest to PCH
- None
Question period of interest to PCH
- None
Written questions of interest to PCH
- None
Greg Fergus – Liberal Member – Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government (Hull—Alymer)
- Member of Parliament since 2015. Also a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PACP).
- Former member of the Standing Committee on Finance (FINA)
- Current and Former Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government.
- Former Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
Roles as Parliamentarian of interest to PCH
- None
Private Member’s Business of interest to PCH
- None
Question period of interest to PCH
- None
Written questions of interest to PCH
- None
Michael Levitt – Liberal Member (Ontario – York Centre)
- Member of Parliament since 2015. Returning member, and previous chair, of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE).
- A first-generation Canadian, immigrated to Canada from Scotland with his mother at age thirteen.
- Founding member of the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee, a multi-partisan organization dedicated to activating the grassroots Jewish community in the political process.
Roles as Parliamentarian of interest to PCH
- None
Private Member’s Business of interest to PCH
- None
Question period of interest to PCH
- None
Written questions of interest to PCH
- None
Brenda Shanahan – Liberal Member (Quebec – Châteauguay—Lacolle)
- Member of Parliament since 2015. Former member of the House of Commons Standing Committees on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) and Public Accounts (PACP).
- Former member of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP).
- Has been involved in a number of organizations such as Amnesty International and the Canadian Federation of University Women.
Roles as Parliamentarian of interest to PCH
- None
Private Member’s Business of interest to PCH
- None
Question period of interest to PCH
43rd Parliament
- (21-07-20) Diversity and Inclusion – Racism
Written questions of interest to PCH
- None
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