Dan Ruimy

Dan Ruimy
MP
Chairman of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology
Assumed office
February 16, 2016
Preceded by David Sweet
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by Randy Kamp
Personal details
Born 1962
Montreal, Quebec
Political party Liberal
Residence Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Profession Small Business Owner; Politician

Dan Ruimy MP is a Canadian politician, who was elected to represent the riding of Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election.[1][2]

Early life

Ruimy was born in Montreal in 1962. His parents Andre and Jacqueline Ruimy ran Cantor's Bakery in Côte-des-Neiges and a grocery store at Habitat 67.[3]

After 27 years working for various food and beverage companies, Ruimy settled in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, where he opened a book cafe.[3]

Politics

Ruimy was elected as a Member of Parliament for the riding of Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge in the Canadian federal election, 2015. After being sworn in as an MP, Ruimy said that his major priorities involved "homelessness, affordable housing, helping struggling seniors, and providing assistance to youth trying to find jobs".[3]

He currently serves as the Chair of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology and sits on the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalDan Ruimy17,67333.89+28.51–
ConservativeMike Murray16,37331.40-23.45–
New DemocraticBob D'Eith15,45029.63-5.26–
GreenPeter Tam2,2024.22-0.66–
IndependentSteve Ranta5161.0––
Total valid votes/Expense limit 52,150100.00 $203,584.34
Total rejected ballots 1210.23–
Turnout 52,27172.92–
Eligible voters 71,682
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +25.98
Source: Elections Canada[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.news1130.com/2015/10/20/liberals-pitt-meadows-maple-ridge/
  2. ↑ http://www.mrtimes.com/news/322109581.html
  3. 1 2 3 Kramer, Lauren. "B.C. JEWISH MP ENJOYS BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER". Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  4. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge, 30 September 2015
  5. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived August 15, 2015, at the Wayback Machine.
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