Anna Roberts
- Born
- November 11, 1957
- Career
- Worked for over 30 years in the banking industry
- Political Experience
- Elected as the Conservative Member of Parliament to represent the riding of King—Vaughan in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 Canadian federal election. Served as a critic in the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet of the 44th Parliament of Canada, having been named the Conservatives' Shadow Minister for Seniors and Status of Women.
- Notable
- Daughter of Italian immigrants. Has spent over 30 years volunteering with local organisations like the Salvation Army, the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, and the King City Lodge Nursing Home.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Anna Roberts was reportedly the owner and operator of a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise. Her professional background also includes working as an executive assistant to Deb Schulte, the former Liberal Member of Parliament for the same riding of King—Vaughan. This provided her with experience in constituency office operations and parliamentary affairs.
Key Relationships & Connections
Anna Roberts has a notable professional connection to her predecessor, Deb Schulte, a Liberal MP for whom she worked as an executive assistant. This cross-party work experience is a specific part of her background. Within the Conservative Party, she has been appointed by leader Pierre Poilievre to serve in the shadow cabinet, holding roles such as the Shadow Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth.
Public Controversies
During the 2021 federal election campaign, Anna Roberts faced criticism for comments she made in an online interview. According to media reports, she referred to the COVID-19 pandemic as a "great experiment" and questioned the scientific basis for vaccine mandates for children. The comments drew attention from opposing parties and were reported in the media as controversial.
Where Anna falls on key policy spectrums
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Anna Roberts won with 41,682 votes (61.5%)
Total votes cast: 67,747
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Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I have an official cake for the—
Okay. As a frontline family physician, are you seeing an increase in women seeking care for menopause-related symptoms? Are there sufficient health care resources available to meet the demand?
Hormone therapy improves the quality of life for many women. A documentary report in Quebec helped make bioidentical hormones accessible to anyone who wants them. What is the current situation in the rest of Canada? Dr. Prévost, do you know?
Sure. Hormone therapy improves the quality of life for many women. We heard that from the previous panel as well. A documentary report in Quebec helped make bioidentical hormones accessible to anyone who wants them. What is the current situation in the rest of Canada? Is that applied across all provinces or just in Quebec?
Do you think that male doctors or female doctors are better equipped to deal with this issue?
If a woman has to have a hysterectomy because of endometriosis and other issues, would that trigger early menopause?
Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you to the witnesses. My first question is for Dr. Prévost. Have any studies been conducted on the adverse consequences of medication interacting with other medication that a woman is taking?
Thank you for saying that—and not because I'm a senior. Voices: Oh, oh! Anna Roberts: We're all going to get there one day. We need to ensure that for the seniors in this country. They built this country. We learned from our seniors to be the people we are today. I have to say that we're not doing justice for them. What can we do to support shelters? Better yet, the perpetrators should be