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Liberal

Bardish Chagger

LiberalWaterlooOntario
1007Votes Cast
20Speeches
1Bills Sponsored
Background
Born
April 6, 1980
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Waterloo
Career
Executive assistant to Andrew Telegdi; Director of special events for the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
Political Experience
MP for Waterloo since 2015; Minister of Small Business and Tourism (2015-2018); Government House Leader (2016-2019); Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Youth (2019-2021); Chair of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Notable
First woman to serve as Government House Leader; involved in the WE Charity scandal
Where Bardish Stands

Where Bardish falls on key policy spectrums

They vote

Your Money

Taxes & Government SpendingBusiness & Worker RulesEnergy & the Economy

People & Society

HealthcareImmigrationIndigenous PeoplesIdentity & Human RightsEducation & ChildcareDrug Policy

How We're Governed

National Security & DefencePolitical & Electoral ReformCrime & Public SafetyFirearms

Land & Community

Environment, Climate & ResourcesHousing & Cost of LivingRural Communities & Culture
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Riding
House Seat
2025 Election Results — Waterloo

Bardish Chagger won with 37,579 votes (59.5%)

Bardish Chagger(Liberal)37,579 (59.5%)
Waseem Botros(Conservative)20,571 (32.6%)
Héline Chow(NDP-New Democratic Party)2,617 (4.1%)
Simon Guthrie(Green Party)1,599 (2.5%)
Douglas Ross(People's Party)348 (0.6%)
Val Neekman(Independent)179 (0.3%)
Santa Claus Chatham(Parti Rhinocéros Party)119 (0.2%)
Hans Roach(Independent)105 (0.2%)
Jamie Hari(Independent)76 (0.1%)

Total votes cast: 63,193

Recent Activity
Mar 25, 2026
DebateNo. 099

Mr. Speaker, dozens of constituents from the riding of Waterloo have signed the petition I am presenting, and many of these applicants have lived in Canada for several years, maintaining lawful status, contributing to the economy and the research sector, and repeatedly passing previous security verifications. Many of these constituents are actually Iranian nationals holding Canadian masters [more]

Mar 24, 2026
QuestionPoints of Order

Mr. Speaker, I would ask for you to review some of the exchanges that have taken place during question period today. As per the Standing Orders, you will recognize that unparliamentary language, when it becomes personal, is not welcome in this chamber. I can understand it when we are referring to legislation and to policies, but when we are referring to hon. members with certain terminology, [more]

Mar 23, 2026
QuestionCombatting Hate Act

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the member's comments, and I appreciate him acknowledging that Canadians need to pay attention to this debate. It is interesting, because Canadians should know that the debate we are currently having in the House is on the removal of a short title. Constituents within the riding of Waterloo would want to know what was so appalling about the short title that the [more]

Mar 23, 2026
InterjectionCombatting Hate Act

Mr. Speaker, there is a long-standing tradition that members are all honourable members in this chamber, and if something was to take place, members have the ability to rise and withdraw or retract. It is not for any member in this chamber to police what happens in here. Mr. Speaker, I think you are doing a good job and that you should have confidence in the job that you do.

Mar 23, 2026
InterjectionCombatting Hate Act

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Maybe it would be suitable for us to be reminded of what the debate taking place right now is on. Clearly, that—

Mar 23, 2026
QuestionCombatting Hate Act

Mr. Speaker, the member had a point of order earlier. He was concerned about the same old members asking questions, and he really wanted a question from the MP for Waterloo, so here I am asking a question on behalf of constituents from the riding of Waterloo, who think this is important legislation. I agree. House leader We have received many emails regarding this legislation from all sides. It [more]