Sean Casey
- Born
- 1963
- Political Experience
- Canadian politician
Based on publicly available information — may contain inaccuracies
Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics in 2011, Sean Casey was a lawyer in Charlottetown. He worked for the law firm Stewart McKelvey, eventually becoming a partner. His practice focused on corporate and commercial law. According to public disclosures filed with the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, Casey has reported owning rental properties in Charlottetown. He has also disclosed various investments, including publicly traded securities in a variety of sectors.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a long-serving Member of Parliament, Casey has held several key roles connecting him to senior government figures. He has served as the Parliamentary Secretary to multiple ministers, including the Minister of Justice and Attorney General under both Jody Wilson-Raybould and David Lametti, and later to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pascale St-Onge. He is part of a small and historically influential Prince Edward Island Liberal caucus, working closely with other PEI MPs like veteran cabinet minister Lawrence MacAulay.
Potential Conflicts of Interest
In 2017, the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner investigated Sean Casey after he wrote a letter to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The letter supported a broadcast application from a company where his sister was a senior executive. The Commissioner's report concluded that while Casey's actions created an appearance of a conflict of interest, he did not technically violate the Conflict of Interest Act. The Commissioner noted that Casey should have been more careful to avoid the situation.
Public Controversies
In 2021, Casey's comments regarding the Indigenous-led lobster fishery in Nova Scotia drew public criticism. During a committee meeting discussing the dispute between Mi'kmaq and non-Indigenous fishers, he reportedly stated that calling Mi'kmaq fishers 'poachers' was not helpful, but also expressed concern about the scale of the 'moderate livelihood' fishery. Some Indigenous leaders and community members criticized his remarks as unhelpful and insensitive to the treaty rights at the heart of the dispute.
Where Sean falls on key policy spectrums
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Sean Casey won with 13,656 votes (64.8%)
Total votes cast: 21,089
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