Tom Kmiec
- Born
- July 31, 1981 — Gdańsk, Poland
- Family
- Raising his three children: Maximillian, Jolie, and Enoch.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Concordia University in Montreal; master's degree in American Government with a concentration in Terrorism and Homeland Security from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
- Career
- Manager of policy and research with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and worked for the Human Resources Institute of Alberta.
- Political Experience
- Member of Parliament for Calgary Shepard, first elected in 2015; Deputy speaker of the House of Commons since 2025
- Notable
- Fluently bilingual in both of Canada's official languages; holds Dual-citizenship with Poland.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Tom Kmiec worked in policy and human resources. He reportedly held positions as a manager of policy and research for the Human Resources Institute of Alberta. He also has a background working for think tanks, including the Fraser Institute and the Institute for Public Sector Accountability. His professional experience focused on policy analysis and public sector management.
Key Relationships & Connections
Tom Kmiec is associated with the social conservative wing of the Conservative Party of Canada. He has reportedly received support and endorsements from anti-abortion advocacy groups such as the Campaign Life Coalition. Given his Polish heritage, he has also been involved in advocacy related to Poland and Eastern European affairs within Parliament.
Public Controversies
Tom Kmiec sponsored a private member's bill, Bill C-225, known as "Cassie and Molly's Law." The bill proposed making it a separate criminal offense to injure or kill a fetus during a crime against a pregnant woman. The bill generated significant public controversy. Supporters argued it was about protecting pregnant women and recognizing the loss of a wanted pregnancy due to a violent act. However, critics, including pro-choice advocates and some legal experts, argued that it could grant legal rights to a fetus and potentially reopen the abortion debate in Canada. The bill was ultimately defeated in the House of Commons in 2016.
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Tom Kmiec won with 44,363 votes (68.0%)
Total votes cast: 65,249
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