John Brassard
- Born
- May 11, 1964
- Career
- Former firefighter
- Political Experience
- City councillor for the Barrie City Council; Elected to House of Commons in 2015; Deputy Whip of the Official Opposition in the 42nd and 43rd Commons; Opposition House Leader (2022); Chair of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics in the 45th Canadian Parliament
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, John Brassard was a firefighter with the City of Barrie for over 20 years. He also served as a city councillor for the City of Barrie from 2006 until his election as a Member of Parliament in 2015. His public disclosures primarily relate to his salary and pension as an MP.
Public Controversies
In February 2022, during the 'Freedom Convoy' protests in Ottawa, Brassard was reportedly among a group of Conservative MPs who were photographed with a supporter near a flag that had a swastika drawn on it. Following public criticism, Brassard and the other MPs issued statements condemning the symbol and stated they were unaware of it when the photo was taken. Brassard also faced criticism for reading an email from a constituent in the House of Commons that reportedly contained misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. He defended his actions by stating he was representing the views of a person in his riding.
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Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded division.
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