Peter Fragiskatos
- Born
- April 30, 1981
- Family
- Lives in London North Centre with his wife, Katy, and his daughter, Ava.
- Education
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Western Ontario; Master of Arts, Queen's University; PhD, University of Cambridge
- Career
- Political science professor at Huron University College and King's University College at the University of Western Ontario.
- Political Experience
- First elected to represent the riding of London Centre in the House of Commons in the 2015 federal election. Re-elected in 2019, 2021, and 2025.
- Notable
- Appointed to the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians in 2021. Appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue on December 3, 2021.
Where Peter falls on key policy spectrums
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Mr. Speaker, if the Conservatives want to talk about past policy, that is their prerogative. What we are focused on, from start to finish, is making sure that this country's present, and especially its future, is on a sustainable footing; that we build this country up; that we focus on the economy; and that we look to the immigration system as one way to make that happen. I will absolutely [more]
Mr. Speaker, the member will be aware of the landmark 2013 Supreme Court decision, the Pham decision. That decision makes very clear that when it comes to assessing the criminal actions of individuals, whether they are foreign nationals or Canadians, public safety always takes precedence. If the individual has concerns with the decision of the court, that decision is a court decision. It is not a [more]
Mr. Speaker, I have already gone over the achievements of the government on the immigration file. We will continue that work. Furthermore, Conservatives have a tendency, unfortunately, to count permits and not people. They will count the original permit that is issued and then the renewal, so a double counting often happens. As far as creative math is concerned, we will put that aside. leader [more]
Mr. Speaker, personal attacks again speak for themselves. I am honoured to work with every single member of caucus who time and again devotes themselves to their constituency. As far as London or any Canadian community is concerned, we continue to see immigration as a fundamental building block in this country. Of course, transformations and policy are needed. That is exactly what we are devoted [more]
Mr. Speaker, personal attacks speak for themselves. I have great respect, in fact, for the member. We have had the pleasure of working together on the House of Commons committee responsible for immigration. He understands that, fundamentally, immigration has played a very important role in the history of this country, and that needs to continue. He also understands, as our side does, that [more]
We need to hear the answers, and there's a decorum that we all should abide by.
I have a point of order, Chair.
I have a point of order, Chair.
We should focus, of course, on policy and not turn this into personal issues.
Questions are being asked. We just need the minister to put on record the answer. We're not hearing the answer.
Members have time to ask questions. Of course I respect that, but let's focus on policy.