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Conservative

John Barlow

ConservativeFoothillsAlberta
1000Votes Cast
20Speeches
1Bills Sponsored
Background
Born
1971
Political Experience
Canadian Member of Parliament from 2014 until present
Public Profile

Based on publicly available information — may contain inaccuracies

Business & Financial Interests

Before entering federal politics, John Barlow had a career in journalism. He reportedly worked for more than 15 years in the newspaper industry, serving as an editor for several community newspapers, including the Okotoks Western Wheel. Following his journalism career, he worked for the Alberta Wheat Commission as the director of communications and market development. This role involved working on behalf of Alberta's wheat farmers.

Key Relationships & Connections

As the Conservative Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security, John Barlow maintains relationships with major agricultural organizations, industry leaders, and farming groups across Canada. He has served in various shadow cabinet roles under Conservative leaders Andrew Scheer, Erin O'Toole, and Pierre Poilievre, indicating his connection to the party's senior leadership.

Committee Memberships
Where John Stands

Where John falls on key policy spectrums

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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
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House Seat
2025 Election Results — Foothills

John Barlow won with 54,874 votes (76.3%)

John Barlow(Conservative)54,874 (76.3%)
John Bruinsma(Liberal)13,706 (19.1%)
Kaitte Aurora(NDP-New Democratic Party)1,923 (2.7%)
Paul O'Halloran(People's Party)796 (1.1%)
Emma Hoberg(Green Party)589 (0.8%)

Total votes cast: 71,888

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Recent Activity
May 27, 2026
DebateDon Seaman

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the remarkable life of the iconic Albertan Don Seaman. His influence in Alberta and all of Canada will be felt for generations, especially by his friends and family and by the business leaders he mentored. A visionary pioneer of Alberta's energy sector, Don helped build Canada's economy, but his impact will reach far beyond business. In the true spirit of

May 25, 2026
QuestionSpring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act

Mr. Speaker, I find it interesting that our Liberal colleague does not believe that Canadians are going without and having to skip meals. We know that the facts tell a very different story. There was the Great Depression, World War I, World War II and the global recession, and never had a Canadian government had to borrow money to help Canadians buy groceries, but that has happened twice in the

May 6, 2026
QuestionInternational Trade

Mr. Speaker, Canadian farmers expect the government to defend them at the negotiation table, not leave them behind, yet the Liberals constantly fail farmers in trade disputes. Canadian beef and pork exports to Europe and the United Kingdom dropped to zero last year, yet the Liberals are rushing into a Mercosur agreement despite the risk to Canadian cattle, pork and poultry. Mercosur countries do

May 6, 2026
InterjectionCommittees of the House

Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, in reference to the study that is being tabled by my colleague, I think it is very important to highlight that of the recommendations in that report, which were unanimously supported by all parties, there is a recommendation to reverse the closures of those—