Doug Shipley
- Born
- June 10, 1966
- Political Experience
- Barrie City Councillor for Ward 3 (2010-2019), elected to House of Commons in 2019
- Notable
- Associate Shadow Minister for Public Safety (2022), Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics in 2019, Doug Shipley served as a city councillor for the City of Barrie, Ontario, starting in 2010. Prior to his time in municipal politics, he reportedly owned and operated a local business, Shipley's Restaurant and Catering, for over two decades.
Public Controversies
In 2021, media reports indicated that Doug Shipley claimed expenses for a secondary residence in Ottawa while also owning a condominium in the city. This practice, while permitted under House of Commons rules for MPs whose primary residence is more than 100 kilometers from Parliament Hill, has drawn public scrutiny for several parliamentarians. Shipley reportedly stated that he was following all the rules set out for Members of Parliament.
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Doug Shipley won with 33,949 votes (51.7%)
Total votes cast: 65,709
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Mr. Speaker, I was very fortunate about a year ago to be able to go out to this great member's area. I remember flying in on that plane and looking out the window and seeing those beautiful fields of golden canola growing. I know it is near and dear to the production of agriculture out there. I wonder if the member who just spoke could relay exactly what this motion would do if and when passed.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the passing of former Barrie mayor Janice Laking, a true community champion who passed away last week at the age of 96. Janice devoted her life to serving our community, first as a high school teacher and guidance councillor at Barrie North Collegiate Institute, then as a Barrie city councillor, and later as Barrie mayor from 1988 to 2000. As mayor, she led