Andrew Scheer
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Andrew Scheer worked in the insurance industry in Regina, Saskatchewan. Public records from his time as Conservative Party leader showed he held a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for his children. As a former Speaker of the House of Commons and Leader of the Official Opposition, a significant portion of his financial background is tied to his political career and the associated salaries and benefits.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Andrew Scheer has numerous connections within the party. He served as Speaker of the House of Commons while Stephen Harper was Prime Minister. During his successful 2017 leadership campaign, his campaign manager was Hamish Marshall, a figure also reportedly connected to the conservative media outlet The Rebel Media. Scheer narrowly defeated Maxime Bernier for the party leadership, establishing a significant political rivalry.
Potential Conflicts of Interest
In 2019, it was reported that the Conservative Party of Canada had been paying for the difference in cost for his children to attend a private Catholic school in Ottawa, compared to what it would have cost in his home riding of Regina. The practice was approved by the party's fundraising arm. While the issue sparked debate about the use of party funds, the federal Ethics Commissioner's office stated it did not have the jurisdiction to investigate the matter because it involved party funds, not public money.
Public Controversies
During the 2019 federal election campaign, several controversies involving Andrew Scheer received media attention. It was revealed that he held dual Canadian-American citizenship, which he had not previously disclosed publicly. He stated that he had begun the process of renouncing his American citizenship before the election. Scheer also faced scrutiny over past statements. A 2005 speech he gave in the House of Commons opposing the legal recognition of same-sex marriage was widely circulated, leading to questions about his current views on the issue. Additionally, questions were raised about his past professional credentials, with reports suggesting he had not completed the full accreditation process to be an insurance broker before he was first elected as a Member of Parliament.
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Andrew Scheer won with 27,024 votes (64.0%)
Total votes cast: 42,244
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