Tanveer Shahnawaz
LiberalBeaches—East YorkOntario
1Votes Cast
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0Bills Sponsored
Background
- Born
- 1995 — Crescent Town, East York, Toronto
- Education
- Degree in political science, University of Toronto Scarborough
- Career
- Worked for Nathaniel Erskine-Smith for approximately a decade, serving as manager of his constituency office and special adviser. Co-chair of the Taylor-Massey and Oakridge Community Response Team. Involved in establishing mobile vaccination clinics and advocating for stronger gun-control measures.
- Political Experience
- Elected MP for Beaches—East York in a by-election on August 31, 2026. Volunteered on Nathaniel Erskine-Smith's 2015 federal campaign.
- Notable
- Of Bangladeshi descent; active in Toronto's Bangladeshi community.
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2025 Election Results — Beaches—East York
Nate Erskine-Smith won with 39,804 votes (67.7%)
Nate Erskine-Smith(Liberal)39,804 (67.7%)
Jocelyne Poirier(Conservative)13,830 (23.5%)
Shannon Devine(NDP-New Democratic Party)4,027 (6.9%)
Jack Pennings(Green Party)748 (1.3%)
Diane Joseph(Independent)161 (0.3%)
Elizabeth Rowley(Communist)146 (0.2%)
Steve Rutchinski(Marxist-Leninist)39 (0.1%)
Total votes cast: 58,755
Recent Activity
Sep 23, 2026
Sep 21, 2026
QuestionThe Economy
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise in the House on behalf of the people of Beaches—East York for the first time. They sent me here to help bring down costs for families, protect workers and businesses, and build a more prosperous Canada for all. Can the Minister of Industry please update the House on the work being done to attract new investment, diversify markets and build a stronger economy?