Rob Moore
- Born
- 1974
- Education
- Lawyer
- Political Experience
- politician
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Rob Moore worked as a lawyer. According to disclosures filed with the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, he has reported owning rental properties in New Brunswick from which he earns income. He has also disclosed interests in a numbered corporation.
Key Relationships & Connections
Rob Moore served as a cabinet minister in the Conservative government led by former Prime-Minister Stephen Harper. During that time, he held roles including Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). This placed him in a senior position within Harper's government and caucus.
Potential Conflicts of Interest
In 2014, when he was the minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), reports emerged that he attended a partisan fundraising event hosted at the home of a board member of an organization that had received significant funding from ACOA. The Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner reviewed the matter but did not launch a formal investigation, reportedly concluding that while it did not break the rules, ministers should use caution in such situations.
Public Controversies
During his time as the regional minister for New Brunswick, Rob Moore faced public criticism over patronage appointments. One notable instance involved the appointment of a former Conservative staffer to the board of the Saint John Port Authority. Opposition parties and media reports questioned the qualifications of the appointee and suggested the decision was based on partisan connections rather than merit.
Where Rob falls on key policy spectrums
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Rob Moore won with 25,411 votes (53.4%)
Total votes cast: 47,611
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