Julie Dzerowicz
- Born
- Toronto, Ontario
- Education
- Bachelor of Commerce, McGill University (1994); MBA, University of British Columbia; London Business School
- Career
- Senior policy advisor in the Ontario government; Chief of Staff (2011); Investment banking, commercial banking, and biotechnology; Co-founded Project Neutral; Founding board member of JUMP Math; Vice-Chair of the Ontario Liberal Party’s 2011 platform committee
- Political Experience
- First elected to Parliament in 2015, re-elected in 2019, 2021, and 2025. Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (since 2025), Chair of Canada-NATO Parliamentary Association, and elected Chair of the Toronto Caucus of Liberal MPs.
- Notable
- Introduced Private Member’s Motion M-126 (Portugal Day). Introduced Bill C-273 (guaranteed basic income). Member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and serves as one of its vice presidents. Called for an arms embargo on Israel (March 2024). Her office was vandalized in June 2024.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Julie Dzerowicz had a career in the financial sector. She reportedly worked as a senior manager and director at the Bank of Montreal (BMO). She also co-founded a non-profit organization called Project Step-Up, which aimed to connect students with business leaders for networking and mentorship opportunities. According to public disclosures, Dzerowicz has assets that include rental properties. This has been noted in media reports that have examined real estate ownership among Members of Parliament, particularly in the context of debates around housing affordability.
Potential Conflicts of Interest
In 2021, reports emerged that a senior staff member in Julie Dzerowicz's parliamentary office was also listed as a key contact for her re-election campaign. This led to accusations that parliamentary resources were being used for partisan campaign activities, which is against the rules for Members of Parliament. The New Democratic Party (NDP) formally requested that the federal Ethics Commissioner investigate the matter. The complaint alleged that using a publicly paid staffer for campaign work constituted an improper use of public funds and a potential conflict of interest.
Public Controversies
Julie Dzerowicz faced public criticism in 2023 over her handling of a virtual town hall meeting about the federal government's drug policies and a local request to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. Some attendees and community groups reported that their microphones were muted and that they were prevented from asking critical questions or expressing dissenting views. The incident led to accusations that the MP was stifling debate on a contentious local issue. In response, Dzerowicz's office stated that the format was intended to keep the meeting orderly and that all submitted questions were addressed, but critics maintained that the process was not open or transparent.
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Julie Dzerowicz won with 35,364 votes (57.8%)
Total votes cast: 61,174
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