Ziad Aboultaif
- Born
- September 10, 1966
- Family
- Married to Elizabeth since 1991, two sons
- Career
- Co-owner and co-managed Axxess Furniture Inc., an Edmonton-based furniture distribution business, for 12 years.
- Political Experience
- First elected to represent the riding of Edmonton Manning in the House of Commons in the 2015 federal election. Shadow minister of National Revenue (2015-2017), shadow minister for International Development (2 years), shadow minister for Digital Government (1 year). Re-elected in 2019, 2021 and 2025.
- Notable
- Originally from Lebanon, immigrated to Canada in 1990. Made a partial-liver donation to his son in 2003. Holds Dual-citizenship with Lebanon. Alberta Centennial Medal, Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal, Uzbekistan's 30th National Anniversary Medal, and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Fellow at the Royal Canadian Geographic Society.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Ziad Aboultaif was a business owner in Edmonton, Alberta. He reportedly owned and operated a car dealership, A-Z Auto, for many years. His background is in business and entrepreneurship, and he has spoken about his experience as a small business owner in the House of Commons.
Public Controversies
In May 2021, Aboultaif faced criticism and calls for an apology after making comments in the House of Commons during a debate on a bill to ban conversion therapy. He was accused of linking the LGBTQ community with "the failed experiment of communism," a remark that was condemned by political opponents and LGBTQ advocates as harmful and inappropriate. Aboultaif later stated his words were taken out of context. He also sponsored a private member's bill, C-210, concerning organ donation, which passed in 2019. While the bill's intent to make it easier for Canadians to register as organ donors was widely supported, some aspects of the bill and its wording reportedly drew criticism from some medical experts and advocacy groups who raised concerns about potential pressure on individuals and the role of the federal government in a provincial jurisdiction.
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Ziad Aboultaif won with 26,445 votes (53.1%)
Total votes cast: 49,807
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