Chris Warkentin
- Born
- November 20, 1978 — Grande Prairie
- Education
- Peace River Bible Institute; studied business and marketing at Grande Prairie Regional College
- Career
- Owned and operated a custom home building company
- Political Experience
- Served on the board of his local Conservative constituency association; involved with the Reform Party of Canada and the Canadian Alliance; elected MP for Peace River in 2006, 2008 and 2011; elected MP for Grande Prairie-Mackenzie in 2015; Chair of the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Committee from 2011 to 2015; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada in February 2015; Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture after October 2015; Official Opposition Deputy House Leader in September 2016
- Notable
- Raised on the family farm east of Grande Prairie, near the Hamlet of DeBolt in the MD of Greenview
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Chris Warkentin owned and operated a custom home-building company in the Grande Prairie region. This background in small business and construction is often part of his public profile. His public disclosures to the Ethics Commissioner have listed assets such as a sole proprietorship named 'Warkentin Homes' and rental properties. These disclosures provide a formal record of his financial interests outside of his role as a Member of Parliament.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a long-serving MP first elected in 2006, Chris Warkentin has worked under several Conservative leaders, including Stephen Harper, Andrew Scheer, Erin O'Toole, and Pierre Poilievre. He has held various roles within the party, including Deputy House Leader of the Official Opposition, which placed him in a key strategic position. He is considered part of the social conservative wing of the Conservative Party and has been associated with groups that advocate for related causes.
Public Controversies
In 2013, Chris Warkentin faced media scrutiny over his housing expense claims. Reports indicated that he claimed a secondary residence allowance for living in Ottawa, while his wife and children also reportedly lived with him in the National Capital Region. Warkentin stated at the time that he had followed all the rules set out by the Board of Internal Economy, which governs MP spending, and that his primary residence remained in his Alberta constituency. The issue was part of a broader media investigation into the housing expenses of several MPs and senators.
Where Chris falls on key policy spectrums
Your Money
People & Society
How We're Governed
Land & Community
Chris Warkentin won with 47,904 votes (81.7%)
Total votes cast: 58,652
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