Deb Schulte
Deborah "Deb" Schulte PC MP (born c. 1960) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of King—Vaughan in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 Canadian federal election.[1][2] A graduate of Princeton University, Schulte has a degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering. She is the current Minister of Seniors.
Deb Schulte PC MP | |
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Minister of Seniors | |
Assumed office November 20, 2019 | |
Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
Preceded by | Filomena Tassi |
Member of the Canadian Parliament for King—Vaughan | |
Assumed office October 19, 2015 | |
Preceded by | riding created |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue | |
In office August 31, 2018 – September 11, 2019 | |
Minister | Diane Lebouthillier |
Preceded by | Kamal Khera |
Chair of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development | |
In office February 4, 2016 – September 19, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Harold Albrecht |
Succeeded by | John Aldag |
York Regional Councillor for the City of Vaughan | |
In office December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2014 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1959/1960 (age 60–61) |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) | David Schenck |
Residence | Vaughan, Ontario |
Education | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University |
Background
From 2010-2014, she served as a Local and Regional Councillor for the City of Vaughan, Ontario, serving on both Vaughan City Council and York Regional Council. Prior to entering politics, Schulte worked for Bombardier Aerospace in management for twenty-two years.[3] Prior to entering politics, she was a well-known community activist. She lives in Vaughan with her husband Dave and their two sons, Daniel and Derek.[3]
Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue.[4]
Committees
Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member Standing Committee on Finance[4]
Parliamentary Associations and Interparliamentary Groups
Executive Member of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group. Member of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association, Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association, Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly, Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association and Canadian Section of ParlAmericas.[4]
Private Members Motions
During the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session, Member of Parliament Deb Schulte drafted Bill M-64 (Italian Heritage Month) in 2016 and it was passed on May 17, 2017. The text of the motion states that, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Italian-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Italian language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Italian heritage for future generations by declaring June, every year, Italian Heritage Month.[5]
Electoral record
Federal elections
2019 Canadian federal election | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
Liberal | Deb Schulte | 28,725 | 45.00 | -2.38 | ||||
Conservative | Anna Roberts | 27,584 | 43.20 | -1.00 | ||||
New Democratic | Emilio Bernardo-Ciddio | 4,297 | 6.70 | +0.17 | ||||
Green | Ann Raney | 2,511 | 3.90 | +2.00 | ||||
People's | Anton Strgacic | 731 | 1.10 | +1.10 | ||||
Total valid votes/Expense limit | 63,848 | 100.0 | ||||||
Total rejected ballots | 598 | 0.93 | ||||||
Turnout | 64,446 | 64.94 | ||||||
Eligible voters | 99,246 | |||||||
Liberal hold | Swing | -2.38 | ||||||
Source: Elections Canada[6] |
2015 Canadian federal election | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
Liberal | Deb Schulte | 25,938 | 47.40 | +19.90 | – | |||
Conservative | Konstantin Toubis | 24,170 | 44.17 | -12.95 | – | |||
New Democratic | Natalie Rizzo | 3,571 | 6.53 | -5.78 | – | |||
Green | Ann Raney | 1,037 | 1.90 | -0.84 | – | |||
Total valid votes/Expense limit | 54,716 | 100.00 | $221,143.16 | |||||
Total rejected ballots | – | – | – | |||||
Turnout | – | – | – | |||||
Eligible voters | 83,550 | |||||||
Source: Elections Canada[7][8] |
Municipal elections
2014 Vaughan election, Local & Regional Councillor[9] | ||
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Michael Di Biase (incumbent) | 29 296 | 0.00 |
Mario Ferri | 27 647 | 0.00 |
Gino Rosati (incumbent) | 26 283 | 0.00 |
Deb Schulte (incumbent) | 22 206 | 0.00 |
Richard T. Lorello | 12 577 | 0.00 |
Carrie Liddy | 9 602 | 0.00 |
Max Power | 6 668 | 0.00 |
2010 Vaughan election, Local & Regional Councillor[10] | ||
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Gino Rosati (incumbent) | 21 284 | 12.65 |
Michael DiBiase | 20 668 | 12.29 |
Deb Schulte | 20 593 | 12.24 |
Mario Ferri (incumbent) | 20 149 | 11.98 |
Robert Craig | 18 361 | 10.92 |
Joyce Frustaglio (incumbent) | 18 331 | 10.90 |
Richard T. Lorello | 16 183 | 9.62 |
Joanna Cacciola-Lionti | 8 828 | 5.25 |
Domenic De Luca | 8 188 | 4.87 |
John R. Harvey | 5 336 | 3.17 |
Carrie Liddy | 4 886 | 2.90 |
Mario Di Nardo | 4 147 | 2.47 |
Krystof Klabouch | 1 243 | 0.74 |
2006 Vaughan election, Ward 2 | ||
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Tony Carella (incumbent) | 6 359 | 43.6 |
Frank Cipollone | 3 786 | 25.9 |
Deb Schulte | 2 751 | 18.9 |
Aurelio E. Acquaviva | 907 | 6.2 |
Mario Di Nardo | 486 | 3.3 |
Paul Donofrio | 291 | 2.0 |
External links
References
- "Former Vaughan councillor wins federal Liberal nomination in new King-Vaughan riding". Yorkregion.com. 2015-03-09. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
- "Liberals win the riding of King-Vaughan | CTV Barrie News". Barrie.ctvnews.ca. 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
- "Deb Schulte". Liberal Party of Canada. Liberal Party of Canada.
- https://www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Deborah-Schulte(88799)/CurrentRoles
- https://www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Deborah-Schulte(88799)/Motions
- "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- "Voter Information Service - Who are the candidates in my electoral district?". Elections.ca. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
- "Elections Canada Online | Final Candidates Election Expenses Limits". Elections.ca. 2015-10-19. Archived from the original on 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
- "2014 Municipal Election Results" (PDF). Vaughan.ca. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
- "Local and Regional Councillor" (PDF). Vaughan.ca. Retrieved 2015-11-25.