Wayne Long
- Born
- April 13, 1963
- Political Experience
- Elected to Parliament in 2015, re-elected three times. Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and financial institutions in 2025.
- Notable
- Outspoken support of the Energy East oil pipeline project. Publicly called on Trudeau to resign after the Liberals lost the Toronto—St. Paul's by-election. Endorsed Mark Carney in the 2025 Liberal Party of Canada leadership election.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Wayne Long had a career in business. He was reportedly the president of the Saint John Sea Dogs, a team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He also held senior management positions with seafood companies, including St. John's Fish Exchange Ltd. and Scotiaview Seafood Inc. His professional background is primarily in sales and marketing.
Public Controversies
In November 2023, Wayne Long was reportedly the only Liberal MP to vote in favour of a Conservative Party motion to exempt all forms of home heating from the federal carbon tax. This vote went against the official position of the Liberal government. Following the vote, he was removed from his positions on two parliamentary committees. Long publicly stated that he voted in the best interest of his constituents. Throughout his time in office, he has also been a vocal supporter of the now-cancelled Energy East pipeline project. This position sometimes put him at odds with his own party's environmental policies and priorities.
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Wayne Long won with 26,129 votes (58.1%)
Total votes cast: 44,967
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