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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Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we are going to continue to focus on affordability measures for Canadians. The groceries and essentials benefit will put up to $1,900 in the pockets of families. We cut the taxes, and they voted against it, of course, for 22 million Canadians. We paused the federal excise tax on gas. We will continue to focus on and deliver for Canadians. That side can
Mr. Speaker, let us just think about this for Canadians. That member and that party voted against targeting the Canada child benefit to families that need it the most. They think a family that makes $500,000 should get the same as a single mother who makes $20,000 a year. They voted against a school food program; voted against feeding hungry children. They voted against a dental program that
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for University—Rosedale for her strong advocacy on the disability tax credit and automatic federal benefits. We are going to build a strong, resilient economy for all Canadians. We are attracting outside investment. We are going to build Canada strong. We are cutting taxes for 22 million Canadians. The groceries and essentials benefit is offering $1,900 for
Mr. Speaker, do members know what a good leader does? A good leader does not raise his hands up, blame everybody else and offer nothing constructive as a solution. On this side of the House, let us look at some economic facts: the best net debt-to-GDP in the G7, the fastest-growing economy in the G7 and the best credit rating in the G7. Prime Minister On this side of the House, we have awith
Mr. Speaker, the leader, as Canadians know, has no credibility when it comes to the economy. He has never worked one day in it. On this side of the House, we have a plan. We have a plan to build Canada strong. At the Canada investment summit, there was $500 billion in investments. Non-U.S. exports are set to double over the next decade. Foreign direct investment is at levels not seen in decades.
Leader of the Opposition Mr. Speaker, I will say that in 8,100 days, thedid build six affordable houses. My riding's hockey team, the Saint John Sea Dogs, has gone to almost as many Memorial Cups as that. Prime Minister Conservative leader On this side of the House, we have a plan to build our economy. We have a plan to direct investment in major projects and to increase jobs. We have awith
leader Mr. Speaker, that member'shas been in the House for 8,100 days. He has produced nothing but negativity and divisiveness, and he never has a plan. leader When someone is a leader, they can throw their hands up and deny and blame everyone else. A real leader is going to get things done. What about half a trillion dollars through the Canada investment summit? What about non-U.S. exports
Mr. Speaker, we have always supported and will always support veterans, including with respect to employment opportunities. The process the CRA undertook was independent, which resulted in the contract going to a Canadian subsidiary with over 10,000 workers. Let us talk facts. This contract was about for 60 employees, of whom 33 have been rehired, including 12 veterans.
Mr. Speaker, we cannot talk about specific cases. The member knows that. Let us be clear that fraud is a crime and that anyone who commits fraud will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This could include up to 14 years in prison, and extensive fines and penalties of up to 200%. There are new measures in place to ensure fraud and scams are detected, including secondary reviews of large
Mr. Speaker, that member knows better too. It is simply not true. The contract was awarded after a rigorous process that included technical criteria. As I mentioned, contracting is done free of political interference. Maybe on that side 12 years ago they had political interference. On this side, we do not do that. We are talking 60 employees. Thirty-three were rehired. Twelve of them are
Mr. Speaker, the member knows that abuse of the tax system is illegal, and the CRA will always take enforcement action when tax fraud occurs. We all know we cannot comment on specific cases, but Canadians can be assured that when it comes to fraud, every action is on the table to hold fraudsters to account. We have implemented additional safeguards to help ensure greater consistency and accuracy
Mr. Speaker, the member knows better. Let us be clear. This government will always stand with veterans. That is why veterans are prioritized when it comes to hiring at the CRA and across the public service. When it comes to operational security matters at the CRA, they are handled independently by the experts at the agency, not politicians. We will always stand with veterans.
Mr. Speaker, the member knows that politicians are not involved in decisions like that. That being said, the process resulted in the selection of a qualified Canadian supplier headquartered in Mississauga that employs nearly 8,000 Canadians across the country. Building on this, the CRA has launched a policy direction on prioritizing Canadian suppliers and content in a strategic procurement.
Mr. Speaker, the member knows full well that politicians are never involved in decisions like that. The CRA process was handled independently by experts. That being— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
Mr. Speaker, the member knows better than that. This is a Canadian firm. It employs 8,000 Canadians. We are always going to stand with veterans who have defended our country, including with respect to employment opportunities. The CRA process is independent and does not involve politicians. The member knows that. We are always going to do what is right. This company is Canadian. It employs
Mr. Speaker, I am not sure what it was like 11 years ago, but on this side of the House, politicians are not involved in those decisions— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
Mr. Speaker, the member also knows that the decision was objective. It was transparent. This is a Canadian supplier hiring 8,000 Canadians across the country. We stand behind the decision. The criteria were met. The company was hired.