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.
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Anna Roberts won with 41,682 votes (61.5%)
Total votes cast: 67,747
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Madam Speaker, the important thing we have to understand today is that we are concerned about the future of this country. If we do not protect our children, we will not have a future for them. That is what we are looking for. We are looking to protect our children, and I think my colleague did a wonderful job of explaining that. What do you think we need to do to ensure that—
Madam Speaker, that is actually a really good question. Here is the situation. All kids want to have what the other children have. We know that. It is part of nature. However, one thing that we have to really understand is that we need to hold these big tech companies responsible. I am going to tell a sad story. I met with a mother whose child is autistic and was groomed through the Internet.
Madam Speaker, I am rising today to address an issue that has been on the minds of concerned parents both in King—Vaughan and across this country. In this increasingly digital and connected world, it has become more important than ever to ensure that our children are able to access the Internet in a safe manner that is beneficial to their well-being. We are at a tipping point where access to
Mr. Speaker, today's interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada are another blow to Canadians already struggling to survive. For seniors on a fixed income, this increase means choosing among mortgage payments, keeping a car on the road and putting food on the table. Maria, a senior from Vaughan, was forced from her home because she could no longer afford it. She now rents a basement from another
Madam Speaker, I apologize. What can we do to ensure that tech companies take accountability in protecting the future of our country?
Madam Speaker, I know the Scarborough area well. I would ask the member how he would explain that to Amanda Todd's mother. Amanda Todd's mother right now is grieving the loss of her daughter. We could protect those children, but we have a responsibility as parliamentarians and as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, mothers and fathers to work to ensure that these tech companies become just as
Madam Speaker, I think what we need to do is sit down as parliamentarians in committee, go over the bill line by line, and find ways that we can ensure that these tech companies become responsible and are accountable to protect our children. Without our children, this country has no future.
Madam Speaker, last week, we spent some time at the North York food bank, and one of the statistics that shocked all of us was that 57% of postgraduate students use the food bank. What is the reason? It is because they cannot find a job. Winnipeg North My colleague fromtoots his horn about his government's progress, but it is not happening. There are not enough jobs for young people, and they
Madam Speaker, the interpretation is sketchy. It is on and off.
Madam Speaker, last week I had to sit down with a group of seniors who said to me, “You know, Anna, when we came to this country, we were promised a future. We were promised an opportunity to be able to retire with security and dignity.” That is not happening today, and the reason it is not happening is that seniors are expected to live on a budget. We have to make the difference between
Madam Speaker, I cannot speak for what Elon Musk wants to do, but I can tell the member one thing. The Conservatives on this side of the House are concerned about Canadians. Every single one of us, in every single one of our ridings, hears about the importance of affordability. Our concern right now is to give them a Thanksgiving and cut the taxes. Let us make it happen for everybody.
Madam Speaker, I have to admit that my colleague is out of touch. He is not listening to Canadians in this country. He is not listening to Maria. He is not listening to the seniors who cannot afford to eat three meals a day. They are lucky if they can afford one meal a day. Where is the affordability that the Liberals have created? They have not. They continue to spend money foolishly, sending
Madam Speaker, it is always an honour to rise in this House on behalf of the residents of King—Vaughan. Today, we are discussing something Canadians already understand because they are living it every day. Canada is in an affordability crisis. I hear it constantly in my community: Seniors worry about how long their savings will last; families are spending more on groceries and housing; and young
C-292, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victim protection) moved for leave to introduce Bill. She said: Mr. Speaker, I am please to rise to introduce my bill focused on strengthening protection for survivors of human trafficking and on addressing serious gaps in our justice system. The statistics are troubling, but behind every number is a person overlooked, a person whose experiences did not
Madam Speaker, I am not sure whether the member was in the House this week, but we were discussing the opportunity to cut the diesel tax. We discussed cutting taxes abroad. We have single seniors who are paying 10 times more in taxes than a couple earning the same amount of money. We expect those taxes to go down, but as long as the Liberal government continues to blow our money, we are never