John Nater

ConservativePerth—WellingtonOntario

1007Votes Cast

6Speeches

0Bills Sponsored

Background

Born: February 14, 1984 — Logan Township (now part of the Township of West Perth)
Education: Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management from Carleton in 2007; Master of Public Administration from Queen's University in 2008; PhD candidate at Western University in political science (as of 2014)
Career: Volunteer intern and special assistant for MP Gary Schellenberger; executive assistant to MPP Randy Pettapiece; grievance analyst with the Correctional Service of Canada; policy analyst at the Treasury Board of Canada; lecturer at King's University College (2012-2014)
Political Experience: West Perth councilor (2010-2014); Member of Parliament for Perth—Wellington (2015-present)
Notable: Known for expertise in parliamentary procedure; Assistant Deputy Speaker and Assistant Deputy Chair of Committee of the Whole (2025)

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2025 Election Results — Perth—Wellington

John Nater won with 33,972 votes (53.0%)

John Nater(Conservative)33,972 (53.0%)

David Mackey(Liberal)26,142 (40.8%)

Kevin Kruchkywich(NDP-New Democratic Party)2,909 (4.5%)

Wayne Baker(People's Party)1,069 (1.7%)

Total votes cast: 64,092

Recent Activity

Mar 26, 2026

YeaThe House agreed with the Public Accounts Committee's report from March 23, 2026.

Mar 25, 2026

YeaBill C-243: This proposed law would change how parole is reviewed for people in prison.

Mar 25, 2026

YeaBill C-246: This proposed law would change the rules for sentencing people who commit sexual crimes, so they serve their sentences one after the other.

Mar 25, 2026

YeaBill C-242 is being discussed to change the laws about crime and the Department of Justice.

Mar 25, 2026

YeaBill C-9 would go back to committee to rethink part of the proposed law about hate and religion to protect religious expression and freedom.

Mar 25, 2026

NayBill C-9 would change the rules about hate speech, hate crimes, and access to religious or cultural places.

Mar 25, 2026

YeaBill C-220 would change the rules about how a person's immigration status affects their punishment for a crime.

Mar 24, 2026

YeaThis asks the government to support a plan to help the Canadian car industry by removing taxes, making trade easier, and protecting North American supply chains.

Mar 23, 2026

NayThis vote is about agreeing with changes to proposed law Bill C-9, which deals with hate speech, hate crimes, and access to religious or cultural places.

Mar 11, 2026

NayBill C-233: This is the second time MPs are reading a proposed law to change the rules about what goods Canada can buy and sell with other countries, and after this reading it will go to a committee for a closer look.

Mar 10, 2026

NayStop talking about this topic and vote on it now.

Mar 10, 2026

NayThis is about how the House of Commons will discuss and vote on Bill C-9, which changes the rules about hate speech, hate crimes, and getting into religious or cultural places, and sets a strict timeline for voting.

Mar 9, 2026

DebateRick Sinnamon

Mr. Speaker, the motto of the Lions Club is “We Serve”. Rick Sinnamon truly lived that motto. He served for 33 years with the Ontario Provincial Police. He was involved with countless service clubs and community organizations, including the Mount Forest Lions Club, the Mount Forest Legion, the Mount Forest Minor Hockey Association, the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, the Mount Forest [more]

Feb 25, 2026

YeaThis vote is about whether the government should cut healthcare and other benefits for asylum seekers to save money and prioritize citizens, while also tracking and reporting spending and deporting criminals.

Feb 25, 2026

NayBill C-244 is a proposed law that would make changes to how Canada protects the environment and deals with old or dangerous ships.

Feb 25, 2026

YeaBill C-237 is a proposed law that would make changes to the rules about fishing for groundfish in the Atlantic ocean.

Feb 25, 2026

NayThis is a change to Bill C-15, a proposed law about parts of the government's budget from November 4, 2025.

Feb 25, 2026

NayThis is a change to Bill C-15, a proposed law about parts of the government's budget from November 4, 2025.

Feb 25, 2026

YeaThis is about a change to Bill C-15, a proposed law that spends money from the budget presented in Parliament on November 4, 2025.

Feb 25, 2026

YeaThis is a change to Bill C-15, a proposed law about parts of the government's budget from November 4, 2025.