Chris Malette

LiberalBay of QuinteOntario

174Votes Cast

20Speeches

0Bills Sponsored

Background

Family: Married to Sandi Wight, two daughters
Career: Journalist, editor, and photographer for 36 years, primarily for The Belleville Intelligencer, retiring in 2013
Political Experience: Municipal councillor for Belleville, Ontario from 2018 to 2025, elected MP for Bay of Quinte in 2025
Notable: Appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence in June 2025

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Environment and Sustainable Development(ENVI)

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National Defence(NDDN)

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2025 Election Results — Bay of Quinte

Ryan Williams won with 29,130 votes (44.7%)

Chris Malette(Liberal)32,846 (50.4%)

Ryan Williams(Conservative)29,130 (44.7%)

Kate Crothers(NDP-New Democratic Party)2,373 (3.6%)

Erica Charlton(Green Party)833 (1.3%)

Total votes cast: 65,182

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Recent Activity

Sep 23, 2026

YeaThis proposed law, Bill C-266, is about creating a national plan for skilled jobs and letting workers move more easily across Canada.

Sep 23, 2026

DebateTragedy in Belleville

Mr. Speaker, my city of Belleville is hurting. The good people of my riding, Bay of Quinte, are angry, confused, hurt and looking for answers in the near tragedy that unfolded Sunday at the Sons of Jacob Synagogue, two blocks from my home. Belleville police Constable Jeff Smith was wounded after an interaction with the gunman. My thoughts are with the Smith family and all members of the

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

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

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

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.