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Conservative

David Bexte

ConservativeBow RiverAlberta
173Votes Cast
20Speeches
1Bills Sponsored
Background
Career
Energy executive, farmer
Political Experience
Elected Member of Parliament for Bow River in the 2025 Canadian federal election
Public Profile

Based on publicly available information — may contain inaccuracies

Business & Financial Interests

Before entering federal politics, David Bexte worked as a journalist and political commentator. He is known for his work with right-wing media outlets, including serving as the Alberta correspondent for The Western Standard and previously working for Rebel News.

Key Relationships & Connections

David Bexte's professional background connects him to organizations like Rebel News, founded by Ezra Levant, and The Western Standard. In his pursuit of the Conservative nomination for Bow River, he successfully challenged the long-serving incumbent Member of Parliament, Martin Shields, who had held the seat since 2015.

Public Controversies

During his nomination and subsequent by-election campaigns, David Bexte faced public scrutiny over his past social media activity. Media reports highlighted previous posts that were criticized by opponents as being transphobic. He was also reportedly criticized for sharing content considered to be misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines.

Committee Memberships
Where David Stands

Where David falls on key policy spectrums

They vote

Your Money

Taxes & Government SpendingBusiness & Worker RulesEnergy & the Economy

People & Society

HealthcareImmigrationIndigenous PeoplesIdentity & Human RightsEducation & ChildcareDrug Policy

How We're Governed

National Security & DefencePolitical & Electoral ReformCrime & Public SafetyFirearms

Land & Community

Environment, Climate & ResourcesHousing & Cost of LivingRural Communities & Culture
They vote
Riding
House Seat
2025 Election Results — Bow River
David Bexte(Conservative)44,605 (78.9%)
Bentley Barnes(Liberal)9,562 (16.9%)
Louisa Gwin(NDP-New Democratic Party)1,689 (3.0%)
Tom Lipp(Christian Heritage Party)402 (0.7%)
Aaron Patton United Party of Canada (UP)296 (0.5%)

Total votes cast: 56,554

How does David Bexte's voting record line up with your values?

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Recent Activity
Jun 17, 2026
DebateNo. 138

Mr. Speaker, I rise to table the Conservatives' dissenting report to the flood damage report. Canadians do not need another report telling them that floods, fires, droughts and storms are costly. They see it when basements flood, roads wash out and communities are forced to evacuate. What they need are flood maps and, when they are finished, warnings that arrive on time, infrastructure that

Jun 16, 2026
DebatePublic Safety

C-22 Mr. Speaker, Canadians are less safe today than they were a decade ago. Violent crime has risen by 55% since 2015. Liberal weak-on-crime policies have left Canadians feeling less secure. Police need effective tools to stop dangerous criminals. With proper judicial authorization, lawful access is key to investigating serious crimes. That is why Conservatives are prepared to support part 1 of

Jun 16, 2026
InterjectionPost-Secondary Education

Mr. Speaker, the minister avoided the answer. Veterinarians and animal health technicians play a critical role in the Canadian agriculture system, and they are in short supply. Neither vets nor animal health techs are covered under the Canada student loan forgiveness program, unlike other professionals. Can the minister explain why these vital professions are not being treated the same?

Jun 16, 2026
DebatePost-Secondary Education

Mr. Speaker, talk about avoiding the answer. Veterinarians and animal health technicians play a critical role in — Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

Jun 16, 2026

Thank you, Chair. I appreciate the opportunity to speak to this. I think it's very important that this take priority in our studies. The statutory reviews serve a very important purpose in ensuring that legislation remains whole, that legislation remains relevant, that legislation fulfills its intended functions and that it maintains its responsiveness to a changing world. This act needs to be