Philip Lawrence (politician)

Philip Lawrence MP is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Northumberland—Peterborough South in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2019 Canadian federal election.[2] He was appointed Shadow Minister of National Revenue in the Conservative Party's shadow cabinet on Sept. 8, 2020.[3]

Philip Lawrence
MP
Member of Parliament
for Northumberland—Peterborough South
Assumed office
October 21, 2019
Preceded byKim Rudd
Personal details
Political partyConservative Party of Canada
Spouse(s)Natasha Lawrence
ResidenceOrono, Ontario[1]
ProfessionFinancial Planner, Lawyer

Background

Philip started his studies in Political Science at Brock University where he earned his BA. He went on to attend Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of business to obtain his law degree and MBA. He started his practice in law with a focus on taxation and corporations. In 2008 he joined one of Canada's largest financial institution becoming the third generation in his family to work in Financial Services. He was 40 years of age in a statement published Sept. 22, 2018.[4]

Philip also chose to contribute to his profession by volunteering at the Financial Planning Standards Council. He participated in developing the examination questions, and eventually moved to the disciplinary committee, where he continues to serve.

Politics

In February 2020, he proposed a private member's bill, Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel). The bill would have exempted natural gas and propane used by farmers from carbon taxes.[5]

In April 2021, he sponsored an e-petition brought forward by an anti-LGBT pastor aiming to water down Bill-6, which would bring a federal conversion therapy ban into force in Canada.[6]

In mid-May 2021, he sent a letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness stating that "the government’s failure to secure the border and prevent the further spread of variants has cost Canadians their lives and livelihoods."[7]

Personal life

Philip is the son of James (Jim) and Leslie Lawrence. Jim worked in insurance and financial services, bringing Philip on as an associate during his university studies. Leslie was a teacher. The family spent brief periods in Regina, Saskatchewan and the Durham area before settling in the small town of Pelham Ontario.

In 2004 Philip married Natasha. Natasha is an Occupational Therapist. They moved to a farm in Orono, Ontario in January 2013, where they had their two children, James (age 4) and Margaret (age 3). Philip enjoys riding his horses and working in his garden. He is a member of the Newcastle Lions Club and a Director in the Northumberland-Peterborough South Conservative Party riding association.

Electoral record
2019 Canadian federal election: Northumberland—Peterborough South
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativePhilip Lawrence27,38539.7+0.14$68,864.16
LiberalKim Rudd24,97736.2-6.31$83,715.67
New DemocraticMallory MacDonald9,61513.9-0.9$8,871.55
GreenJeff Wheeldon5,5248.0+4.87none listed
People'sFrank Vaughan1,4602.1–$1,643.34
Total valid votes/expense limit 68,961100.0  
Total rejected ballots 484
Turnout 69,44571.7
Eligible voters 96,841
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +3.23
Source: Elections Canada[8][9]

References
  1. "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  2. "Canada election results: Northumberland—Peterborough South". Global News. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  3. MacDonald, Valerie (9 September 2020). "MP Appointed to O'Toole Shadow Cabinet". Cobourg Now - News Magazine. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  4. Dickens, Sue (22 September 2018). "Federal MP Hopeful Announces Nomination Bid". Cobourg Now - News Magazine. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  5. https://trenthillsnow.com/2020/12/30/year-end-perspective-mp-philip-lawrence/
  6. https://pressprogress.ca/conservative-mp-sponsored-petition-from-anti-lgbtq-pastor-who-is-calling-for-civil-disobedience-to-oppose-conversion-therapy-bill/
  7. https://www.thestar.com/local-northumberland/news/2021/05/14/northumberland-peterborough-south-mp-philip-lawrence-calls-on-minister-to-secure-border.html
  8. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  9. "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved 30 October 2019.



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