Alex Nuttall

Alex Nuttall
MP
Nuttall in 2017
Official Opposition Critic for Youth, Sport and Persons with Disabilities
Assumed office
August 30, 2017
Leader Andrew Scheer
Preceded by Rachael Harder
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by new district
Barrie City Councillor
In office
2006–2014
Preceded by Tom Moore
Succeeded by Mike McCann
Constituency Ward 10
Personal details
Born (1985-08-10) August 10, 1985
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Political party Conservative
Spouse(s) Married
Children 2
Alma mater Redeemer University College
Profession Financial services

Alexander "Alex" Nuttall MP (born August 10, 1985) is a Canadian politician who was elected as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada to represent the federal electoral district of Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte during the 2015 Canadian federal election.[1]

Early life and career

Prior to his election to the House of Commons, Nuttall served as a city councillor on the Barrie City Council from 2006 until 2014. In 2006, Nuttall received 45.2% of the vote in Ward 10,[2] and in 2010 he was re-elected with 82.7% of the vote.[3]

In 2010, Nuttall sought the Ontario PC Party nomination for Barrie in order to be the candidate for the Ontario general election, 2011. Nuttall ended up losing the nomination to Rod Jackson who went on to win the riding in the general election.[4]

During his time as a city councillor, Nuttall was employed in the financial services industry.[5] Nuttall is married with two children.

Federal politics

Following the 2015 Federal Election, Nuttall was appointed as the Official Opposition Critic for Economic Development for Southern Ontario on November 20, 2015.[6] On April 8, 2016, Nuttall also accepted the role of Official Opposition Critic Deputy Critic for Innovation, Science and Economic Development, as well as Official Opposition Critic for the New Sharing Economy.[7] On August 30, 2017, Nuttall was named Official Opposition Critic for Youth, Sports, and Persons with Disabilities.[8]

During first half of the 42nd Parliament, Nuttall served on the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.[5] Beginning in Fall 2017, he became a member of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

Electoral history

Canadian federal election, 2015: Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeAlex Nuttall21,09141.74−12.81–
LiberalBrian Tamblyn21,00541.57+24.63–
New DemocraticEllen White5,20210.29−9.73–
GreenMarty Lancaster2,6485.24−0.85–
LibertarianDarren Roskam4010.79––
IndependentRam Faerber1880.37––
Total valid votes/Expense limit 50,535100.00 $207,179.91
Total rejected ballots 1810.36–
Turnout 50,71667.44–
Eligible voters 75,207
Conservative hold Swing -18.72
These results were subject to a judicial recount,[9] and modified from the validated results in accordance with the Judge's rulings. The margin of Alex Nuttall over Brian Tamblyn decreased from 108 votes to 86 votes as a result of the recount.[10]
Source: Elections Canada[11][12][13]

References

  1. ↑ Cheryl Browne (2015-10-20). "Nuttall wins Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte". Barrie Examiner. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  2. ↑ John Sisson, City Clerk (2006-11-13). "City of Barrie: Final Summary or Vote" (PDF). The City of Barrie. Retrieved 2006-11-20.
  3. ↑ Dawn A. McAlpine, City Clerk (2010-10-29). "City of Barrie: Final Summary or Vote" (PDF). The City of Barrie. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
  4. ↑ "Controversy in Nuttall nomination bid". simcoe.com. Barrie Advance. 9 December 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  5. 1 2 "ParlInfo Has Moved". lop.parl.ca. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  6. ↑ "Conservatives Announce Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet and Critics | Conservative Party of Canada - Canada's Official Opposition". Conservative.ca. 2015-11-20. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  7. ↑ "Statement by the Leader of the Official Opposition on the intention of MP Maxime Bernier to seek the Conservative Party of Canada leadership | Conservative Party of Canada - Canada's Official Opposition". Conservative.ca. 2016-04-08. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  8. ↑ "OFFICIAL OPPOSITION SHADOW MINISTRY" (PDF). Ottawa, ON: Conservative Party of Canada. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  9. ↑ "Recount for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte riding to be held next week". CTV News Barrie. October 30, 2015.
  10. ↑ Ian McInroy (6 November 2015). "Conservative candidate Alex Nuttall keeps seat for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte after official recount". Barrie Examiner. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  11. ↑ "Voter Information Service - Who are the candidates in my electoral district?". www.elections.ca. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  12. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine.
  13. ↑ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
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