Chris Bittle

LiberalSt. CatharinesOntario

1096Votes Cast

20Speeches

0Bills Sponsored

Background

Born: February 17, 1979 — Niagara Falls
Education: Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, Queen's University; Bachelor of Laws, University of Windsor
Career: Civil litigator at Lancaster, Brooks and Welch LLP; Chair of Quest Community Health Centre; Instructor at Niagara College; Seminar leader at Brock University
Political Experience: Elected MP for St. Catharines in 2015; Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change; Chair of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Notable: Youngest MP to hold the Deputy House Leader position in the House of Commons; Apologized to Michael Geist for accusing him of racism.

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2025 Election Results — St. Catharines

Chris Bittle won with 34,750 votes (52.0%)

Chris Bittle(Liberal)34,750 (52.0%)

Bas Sluijmers(Conservative)27,013 (40.4%)

Karen Orlandi(NDP-New Democratic Party)4,021 (6.0%)

Dennis Wilson(People's Party)522 (0.8%)

Christopher Reilly(Independent)306 (0.5%)

Taha Alexander Haj-Ahmad(Centrist)198 (0.3%)

Total votes cast: 66,810

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Recent Activity

Jun 18, 2026

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

Jun 17, 2026

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

Jun 17, 2026

YeaThis 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

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

Jun 17, 2026

NayThis 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.

Jun 17, 2026

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

Jun 16, 2026

YeaVote to begin the day's scheduled work.

Jun 16, 2026

NayA proposal to end the House's meeting for the day.

Jun 16, 2026

YeaThis vote is to stop the debate on Government Business No. 11.

Jun 16, 2026

NayThis vote is about a change to the plan for reviewing Bill C-26, a proposed law to spend money on building more homes.

Jun 16, 2026

YeaThis vote decides how Parliament will deal with Bill C-26, a proposed law to spend money on housing.

Jun 16, 2026

DebateNo. 137

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 31st report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, entitled “Challenges Regarding Special Ballot Voting”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report.

Jun 15, 2026

YeaThis vote decides if they should stop debating Government Business No. 12.

Jun 15, 2026

YeaA vote to start the scheduled business for the day.

Jun 15, 2026

NayThis vote is about a proposed change to Bill C-30, a proposed law that would carry out parts of the spring economic update from April 28, 2026.

Jun 15, 2026

NayThis vote is about changing the way Parliament handles proposed law C-30, which aims to carry out parts of the spring economic update from April 28, 2026.

Jun 15, 2026

YeaThis vote is about speeding up the process for Bill C-30, a proposed law about the spring economic plan presented to Parliament on April 28, 2026.

Jun 15, 2026

YeaThis vote sets a time limit for discussing Bill C-9, a proposed law that changes the Criminal Code about hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious or cultural places.

Jun 12, 2026

YeaSetting a time limit for discussing Bill C-14, a proposed law that changes rules for bail and sentencing.