Randy Hoback
- Born
- December 19, 1967 — Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
- Family
- Married with two children
- Education
- Business administration certificate from the University of Saskatchewan and Chartered Director's designation from McMaster University and the Conference Board of Canada
- Career
- Worked for farm machinery manufacturer Flexicoil and later Case New Holland from 1986 to 2000, purchased the family farm in 2000
- Political Experience
- Elected to represent the electoral district of Prince Albert in 2008. Re-elected in 2011, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2025. Chairman of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association (WCWGA). Member of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, a member of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-food, and the Standing Committee on Finance. Chair of the Standing Committee on International Trade. Chair of the Saskatchewan Conservative Caucus. Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on International Trade. Chair and President of ParlAmericas.
- Property
- Family farm
- Notable
- Endorsed Peter MacKay in the 2020 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Randy Hoback was a farmer and businessman. He reportedly owned and operated a farm near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan for many years. His professional background also includes working in management for the farm equipment manufacturer Flexi-Coil Ltd. and later owning a farm implement dealership. According to public records, he holds a professional designation as a Chartered Director, indicating training in corporate governance.
Public Controversies
In 2014, Randy Hoback's parliamentary expenses received media scrutiny. Reports at the time highlighted that his travel and hospitality claims were among the highest in the Conservative caucus for a six-month period. In response, Hoback stated that the expenses were necessary and directly related to his work as the chair of the Standing Committee on International Trade, which involved significant travel and stakeholder meetings.
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Randy Hoback won with 27,763 votes (71.5%)
Total votes cast: 38,844
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Essex Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the hon. member for, who has been a breath of fresh air since he came to this House. He has done a great job. He represents the people of his riding. I have been to his riding and met first-hand all the wonderful people in that area. I want them to know they have a great member. I look forward to working with him for years to come. In
Mr. Speaker, I understand where the member is coming from. Actually, it depends on the demographics. If someone is in rural Saskatchewan, they are not wealthy, by any means. They are a hard-working family with a middle-class income. Reducing fuel costs for them makes a difference. They do drive. If they are going for groceries, they are driving 50 kilometres one way. That is the reality in
Mr. Speaker, I know the sincerity of the hon. member's heart. His approach to it is one way of approaching it. Is it the right way? Is it the most efficient way? That is where we would differ. The need is there. There is no question about it. However, I would like to make sure that families have good jobs, high-paying jobs, so they do not have to go to the federal government for a food program.
Mr. Speaker, I am kind of curious, with the member's location and where she lives, in regard to the privatization of airports, in particular Billy Bishop airport and the expansion of the runway. What is the Liberal Party's opinion on the expansion of the runway at Billy Bishop airport and its possible privatization?
Mr. Speaker, I have worked with my colleague on the trade committee in the past, and I know she is someone who understands trade and how important it is for Canadian products to get to the world market. The concern I have in her speech is that she talked about the importance of trade, but she did not mention the fact that if we cannot get the product to market, how do we actually achieve those
Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize the communities across Saskatchewan and in my riding of Prince Albert that are facing serious flooding. This week, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency reported that 34 communities are under local states of emergency, with 20 active flooding incidents. Families are dealing with flooded roads, damaged property and the uncertainty that comes with rapidly