Alex Ruff

ConservativeBruce—Grey—Owen SoundOntario

1098Votes Cast

20Speeches

2Bills Sponsored

Background

Born: 1974
Education: Graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1997 with an honours degree in space science.
Career: Retired Colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
Political Experience: Elected to represent the riding of Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2019 federal election and re-elected in both the 2021 Canadian federal election and 2025 Canadian federal election.
Notable: Grew up on a farm just outside of Tara, ON. He is the eldest of five boys.

Public Profile

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Business & Financial Interests

Before entering politics, Alex Ruff had a 25-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces. He served in various roles, including commanding the 1st Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment, and retired at the rank of Colonel. His public disclosures primarily list his Member of Parliament employment income.

Key Relationships & Connections

Alex Ruff was endorsed by his predecessor, Larry Miller, who served as the Conservative Member of Parliament for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound for 15 years before retiring in 2019. This endorsement was seen as a significant factor in Ruff securing the party's nomination for the riding.

Public Controversies

In May 2022, during a debate in the House of Commons, Ruff reportedly told Liberal MP Jennifer O'Connell to "check your blood pressure." The comment was criticized by other MPs as being inappropriate and unparliamentary. Ruff later issued an apology in the House for his remark.

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House Seat

2025 Election Results — Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound

Alex Ruff won with 35,484 votes (53.0%)

Alex Ruff(Conservative)35,484 (53.0%)

Anne Marie Watson(Liberal)26,837 (40.1%)

Christopher Neudorf(NDP-New Democratic Party)2,069 (3.1%)

Natasha Akiwenzie(Green Party)1,447 (2.2%)

Ann Gillies United Party of Canada (UP)554 (0.8%)

Pavel Smolko(People's Party)520 (0.8%)

Total votes cast: 66,911

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Recent Activity

Jun 18, 2026

NayVoting on Bill C-30, a proposed law to carry out parts of the spring economic update from April 28, 2026.

Jun 18, 2026

DebateCardiac Safety

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the family-run Tyson Downs Association for donating a new AED SaveStation at Harrison Park in Owen Sound. Tyson Downs was an exceptional 18-year-old athlete and lacrosse player who passed away suddenly in 2023 as the result of cardiac arrest. Yesterday, this new SaveStation was officially unveiled just outside the Harrison Park Inn in Owen Sound. It houses

Jun 17, 2026

NayDebating proposed law Bill C-26, which would let the government spend money to increase the number of homes available.

Jun 17, 2026

NayThis vote is about Bill C-267, a proposed law to create a country-wide plan to make electronics and important home appliances last longer.

Jun 17, 2026

YeaThis vote is about changing the plan for how Bill C-22, a proposed law about lawful access, will be handled.

Jun 17, 2026

NayThis vote sets the rules for quickly processing Bill C-22, a proposed law about lawful access.

Jun 17, 2026

NayThe House is considering changes the Senate suggested for proposed law Bill C-9, which is about hate speech, hate crimes, and getting into religious or cultural places.

Jun 17, 2026

YeaThis vote is about withdrawing Bill C-9, a proposed law to change the Criminal Code regarding hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious or cultural places.