Lisa Hepfner

LiberalHamilton MountainOntario

1094Votes Cast

20Speeches

1Bills Sponsored

Background

Born: June 17, 1971
Career: Television news journalist for CHCH News
Political Experience: Elected to represent the riding of Hamilton Mountain in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 Canadian federal election. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth (September 2023 - March 2025). Re-elected in 2025, chair of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Notable: Honoured with a YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Award for politics and public affairs in 2011. Presented Private Member's Bill C-223, the Keeping Children Safe Act, an amendment to the Divorce Act.

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Business & Financial Interests

Before entering federal politics, Lisa Hepfner had a long career in broadcast journalism. For over two decades, she worked as a television news reporter and anchor for CHCH News in Hamilton, Ontario. In this role, she covered local news, politics, and community events in the Hamilton area.

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2025 Election Results — Hamilton Mountain

Lisa Hepfner won with 27,302 votes (45.6%)

Lisa Hepfner(Liberal)27,302 (45.6%)

Ken Hewitt(Conservative)24,857 (41.5%)

Monique Taylor(NDP-New Democratic Party)7,044 (11.8%)

Bing Wong(People's Party)497 (0.8%)

Rolf Gerstenberger(Marxist-Leninist)193 (0.3%)

Total votes cast: 59,893

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Recent Activity

Jun 18, 2026

YeaVoting on Bill C-30, a proposed law to carry out parts of the spring economic update from April 28, 2026.

Jun 17, 2026

YeaDebating proposed law Bill C-26, which would let the government spend money to increase the number of homes available.

Jun 17, 2026

YeaThis vote is about Bill C-267, a proposed law to create a country-wide plan to make electronics and important home appliances last longer.

Jun 17, 2026

YeaThe House is considering changes the Senate suggested for proposed law Bill C-9, which is about hate speech, hate crimes, and getting into religious or cultural places.

Jun 17, 2026

YeaThis vote sets the rules for quickly processing Bill C-22, a proposed law about lawful access.

Jun 17, 2026

NayThis vote is about withdrawing Bill C-9, a proposed law to change the Criminal Code regarding hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious or cultural places.

Jun 17, 2026

NayThis vote is about changing the plan for how Bill C-22, a proposed law about lawful access, will be handled.

Jun 17, 2026

QuestionGovernment Business No. 13—Proceedings on Bill C‑22

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for her speech. I served with her on the veterans committee in the last Parliament. I know she was a great source of support for many veterans, including women veterans. I want to thank her for her service and wish her all the best in her retirement.

Jun 16, 2026

NayThis vote is about a change to the plan for reviewing Bill C-26, a proposed law to spend money on building more homes.

Jun 16, 2026

NayA proposal to end the House's meeting for the day.

Jun 16, 2026

YeaThis vote decides how Parliament will deal with Bill C-26, a proposed law to spend money on housing.

Jun 16, 2026

YeaThis vote is to stop the debate on Government Business No. 11.

Jun 16, 2026

YeaVote to begin the day's scheduled work.

Jun 16, 2026

DebateNo. 137

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the eighth report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, entitled “The Effects of Influencers and Social Media Content on Children and Adolescents”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report. While I have the floor, I move: That the

Jun 15, 2026

YeaThis vote decides if they should stop debating Government Business No. 12.

Jun 15, 2026

YeaA vote to start the scheduled business for the day.

Jun 15, 2026

NayThis vote is about a proposed change to Bill C-30, a proposed law that would carry out parts of the spring economic update from April 28, 2026.

Jun 15, 2026

NayThis vote is about changing the way Parliament handles proposed law C-30, which aims to carry out parts of the spring economic update from April 28, 2026.

Jun 15, 2026

YeaThis vote is about speeding up the process for Bill C-30, a proposed law about the spring economic plan presented to Parliament on April 28, 2026.

Jun 15, 2026

YeaThis vote sets a time limit for discussing Bill C-9, a proposed law that changes the Criminal Code about hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious or cultural places.