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.[1]

Philip Lawrence

MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Northumberland—Peterborough South
Assumed office
October 21, 2019
Preceded byKim Rudd
Personal details
Political partyConservative Party of Canada
Spouse(s)Natasha Lawrence
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.

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

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 and they were soon blessed with 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.

Election results
2019 Canadian federal election: Northumberland—Peterborough South
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativePhilip Lawrence27,38539.7+0.14
LiberalKim Rudd24,97736.2-6.31
New DemocraticMallory MacDonald9,61513.9-0.9
GreenJeff Wheeldon5,5248.0+4.87
People'sFrank Vaughan1,4602.1–
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[2][3]
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References
  1. "Canada election results: Northumberland—Peterborough South". Global News. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  2. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  3. "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 30, 2019.



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