Philip Lawrence
MP
Member of Parliament
for Northumberland—Peterborough South
Assumed office
October 21, 2019
Preceded byKim Rudd
Personal details
Political partyConservative Party of Canada
SpouseNatasha Lawrence
ResidenceOrono, Ontario[1]
Alma mater
ProfessionFinancial Planner, Lawyer

Philip Lawrence MP is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Northumberland—Peterborough South in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2019 Canadian federal election.[2] He was appointed Shadow Minister of National Revenue in the Conservative Party's shadow cabinet on Sept. 8, 2020.[3]

Background

Lawrence started his studies in Political Science at Brock University where he earned his BA. He went on to attend Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business to obtain his law degree and MBA. He started his practice in law with a focus on taxation and corporations. In 2008 he joined one of Canada's largest financial institution becoming the third generation in his family to work in Financial Services.[4] He was 40 years of age in a statement published Sept. 22, 2018.[5]

Lawrence also chose to contribute to his profession by volunteering at the Financial Planning Standards Council. He participated in developing the examination questions, and eventually moved to the disciplinary committee, where he continues to serve.[4]

Politics

In February 2020, he proposed a private member's bill, Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel). The bill would have exempted natural gas and propane used by farmers from carbon taxes.[6]

In April 2021, he sponsored an e-petition brought forward by an anti-LGBT pastor aiming to water down Bill-6, which would bring a federal conversion therapy ban into force in Canada.[7]

In mid-May 2021, he sent a letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness stating that "the government's failure to secure the border and prevent the further spread of variants has cost Canadians their lives and livelihoods."[8]

Personal life

Lawrence is the son of James and Leslie Lawrence. Leslie was a teacher, while James worked in insurance and financial services, bringing Philip on as an associate during his university studies. The family had lived in Regina, Saskatchewan and the Durham area before settling in Pelham Ontario. In 2004 he married Natasha, who is an Occupational Therapist. The couple moved to a farm in Orono, Ontario in January 2013, where they had their two children, James and Margaret. He is a member of the Newcastle Lions Club and a Director in the Northumberland-Peterborough South Conservative Party riding association.[4]

Electoral record

2021 Canadian federal election: Northumberland—Peterborough South
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Philip Lawrence 31,015 44.5 +4.8
Liberal Alison Lester 23,336 33.5 -2.7
New Democratic Kim McArthur-Jackson 9,809 14.1 +0.2
People's Nathan Lang 3,813 5.5 +3.4
Green Christina Wilson 1,764 2.5 -5.5
Total valid votes 69,737
Total rejected ballots 459
Turnout 70,196 69.98
Eligible voters 100,308
Source: Elections Canada[9]
2019 Canadian federal election: Northumberland—Peterborough South
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Philip Lawrence 27,385 39.7 +0.14 $68,864.16
Liberal Kim Rudd 24,977 36.2 -6.31 $83,715.67
New Democratic Mallory MacDonald 9,615 13.9 -0.9 $8,871.55
Green Jeff Wheeldon 5,524 8.0 +4.87 none listed
People's Frank Vaughan 1,460 2.1 – $1,643.34
Total valid votes/expense limit 68,961 100.0  
Total rejected ballots 484
Turnout 69,445 71.7
Eligible voters 96,841
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +3.23
Source: Elections Canada[10][11]

References

  1. ^ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Archived from the original on April 24, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Canada election results: Northumberland—Peterborough South". Global News. October 21, 2019. Archived from the original on September 25, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  3. ^ MacDonald, Valerie (September 9, 2020). "MP Appointed to O'Toole Shadow Cabinet". Cobourg Now - News Magazine. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "About Philip Lawrence". Northumberland—Peterborough South. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  5. ^ Dickens, Sue (September 22, 2018). "Federal MP Hopeful Announces Nomination Bid". Cobourg Now - News Magazine. Archived from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  6. ^ MacDonald, Valerie (December 30, 2020). "Year End Perspective: MP Philip Lawrence". TrentHillsNow.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  7. ^ "Conservative MP Sponsored Petition From Anti-LGBTQ Pastor Who is Calling For Civil Disobedience to Oppose Conversion Therapy Bill". Pressprogress.ca. June 1, 2021. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  8. ^ "Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Philip Lawrence calls on minister to secure border". Toronto Star. May 14, 2021. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  9. ^ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Archived from the original on December 8, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  10. ^ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  11. ^ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 30, 2019.

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