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David McGuinty

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The Honourable
David McGuinty
PC MP
McGuinty in 2012
Minister of Public Safety
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 20, 2024
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byDominic LeBlanc
Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians
In office
November 6, 2017 – December 20, 2024
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byPosition established
Member of Parliament
for Ottawa South
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 28, 2004
Preceded byJohn Manley
Personal details
Born
David Joseph McGuinty

(1960-02-25) February 25, 1960 (age 64)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Political partyLiberal
SpouseBrigitte Bélanger
Parent
RelativesDalton McGuinty (brother)
Residence(s)Playfair Park, Ottawa
Alma mater
Profession
  • Businessman
  • lawyer
  • professor
WebsiteOfficial website

David Joseph McGuinty PC MP (born February 25, 1960) is a Canadian lawyer and politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Ottawa South since 2004. He currently serves as the minister of public safety and formerly served as the first chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, an executive agency allowing legislator oversight of the Canadian intelligence community.

A member of the Liberal Party of Canada, he has been elected or reelected seven times, most recently in the 2021 federal elections. McGuinty is the brother of former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty (born 1955) and the son of former Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Dalton McGuinty Sr. (1926–1990).

Early life

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David McGuinty was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario in a family of twelve. His parents are politician and professor Dalton McGuinty Sr. and full-time nurse Elizabeth McGuinty (née Pexton). Being the son of a Francophone mother and an Anglophone father, McGuinty is bilingual. He earned a Diploma in Agriculture from the Kemptville College of Agriculture, a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at the University of Ottawa, specialized diplomas in Civil and Comparative Law at Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec, a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Ottawa, and finally a Master of Laws at the London School of Economics and Political Science.[1]

An environmental lawyer by profession, he has long been closely involved in Liberal politics. He was chosen to serve as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Prime Minister's National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy, a government think-tank concerned with sustainable development.[1][2]

Political career

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Elections

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Main article: Ottawa South

In government (2004-2006)

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While not invited to join Paul Martin's Cabinet, McGuinty served on the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development.[3] He also served as chairman of the Liberal Party's National Capital Region Caucus.[4]

In opposition (2006-2015)

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McGuinty in 2008

On May 30, 2006, interim Liberal leader Bill Graham appointed McGuinty as the Official Opposition critic for Transport.

In the 2006 Liberal leadership contest, McGuinty endorsed the candidacy of Michael Ignatieff.

With the election of Stephane Dion as leader of the Liberal Party McGuinty became the critic for Environment in January 2007.[5]

With the appointment of Michael Ignatieff as leader of the party, McGuinty was named Environment and Energy critic when Ignatieff announced his shadow cabinet on January 22, 2009.[3][6] In September 2010, McGuinty was promoted to the role of Opposition House Leader.[7]

Following the resignation of Michael Ignatieff, Interim leader Bob Rae named McGuinty as the Liberal Party's Critic for Natural Resources in June 2011, a demotion from his previous position as Opposition House Leader.[8]

Leadership aspirations

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As the younger brother of former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, David McGuinty has been rumoured to be a potential leadership candidate at some point.

In 2008, following the failed leadership of Stephane Dion and his pending resignation, McGuinty was considered a potential candidate to succeed him but announced in November 2008, that he would not seek the leader and instead endorsed Michael Ignatieff, Dion later appointed him as the critic for International Trade.[9][10]

In 2011, when Ignatieff led the Liberal Party to their worst result in its history, McGuinty's name was again mentioned as a possible candidate to succeed Ignatieff.[11][12]

At the Liberal Party's biennial convention in January 2012, McGuinty announced he was considering a bid for the leadership of the party and that he would make his decision over the coming months.[13] However, on November 15, 2012, McGuinty confirmed he would not be seeking the Liberal leadership.[14]

International work

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In 2012 McGuinty was elected to head the Canadian chapter of an international alliance of lawmakers, Globe International, that presses governments to address global environment and economy challenges. He received all-party support to become the president of Globe Canada on June 12.[15]

In 2012 McGuinty was invited by the National Democratic Institute to join their Pre-Election Assessment Mission to Ukraine.[16]

Oil and Gas criticism

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On November 20, 2012, following a meeting of the Natural Resources Committee, McGuinty stated, among other things, that Conservative MPs were "shilling" for the oil and gas industry, did not belong in the national legislature, and should "go back to Alberta."[17]

The Conservative response was critical, as exemplified by Prime Minister Stephen Harper who said: "I find it shameful, I guess not surprising, but shameful, that 30 years after the National Energy Program, these anti-Alberta attitudes are so close to the surface in the Liberal party."[18] Interim leader Bob Rae apologized on behalf of the Liberal Party and said McGuinty was away on family business for the following week.[19]

The following day McGuinty resigned as Natural Resources critic. He apologized saying, "As member of Parliament for Ottawa South, I would like to unreservedly and unequivocally apologize for comments which I made with respect to parliamentary colleagues from the province of Alberta. My words in no way reflect the views of my party or leader, and I offer my apology to them as well as my colleagues from Alberta. I hold all parliamentarians in high esteem, and I regret my choice of words, as I can understand the offence they have caused."[18][20]

Attendance record

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In early 2014, McGuinty was accused of being a "part-time" Member of Parliament by the Conservative Riding Association, who were subsequently unable to explain how they calculated McGuinty's time in the House of Commons, given that the House does not keep attendance records.[21]

Back in government (2015-)

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NSICOP Chair

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In 2017, McGuinty was appointed as the first chair to the new established National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP).[22] In 2024, as the chair of NSICOP, a report was released on foreign interference in Canada's elections and society.[23] It stated that the interference came from foreign governments such as China, India and Iran.[24] McGuinty stated that he welcomed Canadians having discussions on foreign interference. However, he took issue that much of the attention was focused on the revelations that some Member of Parliament worked with foreign governments and not other aspects of interference like the media.[25] McGuinty, also stated that political party leaders should not be partisan on the topic of foreign interference.[26]

Minister of Public Safety

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Following a cabinet reshuffle, McGuinty was appointed Minister of Public Safety in the 29th Canadian Ministry on December 20, 2024.[27] This is his first cabinet stint after 20 years in Parliament.[28]

Personal life

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McGuinty is the son of former Ontario MPP Dalton McGuinty Sr., and the brother of former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty. He is married to Brigitte Bélanger and has four children.[29]

Electoral record

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2021 Canadian federal election: Ottawa South
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal David McGuinty 29,038 48.81 -3.51 $90,172.30
Conservative Eli Tannis 15,497 26.05 +1.54 $109,078.40
New Democratic Huda Mukbil 11,514 19.35 +3.36 $30,779.59
People's Chylow Hall 1,898 3.19 +2.09 $5,112.54
Green Les Schram 1,401 2.35 -3.22 $1,305.45
Communist Larry Wasslen 144 0.24 +0.09 $0.00
Total valid votes/Expense limit 59,529 99.04 – $118,434.85
Total rejected ballots 575 0.96 +0.09
Turnout 60,069 66.71 -4.39
Eligible voters 90,041
Liberal hold Swing -2.52
Source: Elections Canada[30]
2019 Canadian federal election: Ottawa South
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal David McGuinty 34,205 52.32 -7.74 $80,576.61
Conservative Eli Tannis 16,025 24.51 +0.21 $106,966.51
New Democratic Morgan Gay 10,457 16.00 +4.42 none listed
Green Les Schram 3,645 5.58 +2.66 $3,248.53
People's Rodrigo André Bolaños 717 1.10 – none listed
Independent Ahmed Bouragba 141 0.22 – $0.00
Communist Larry Wasslen 99 0.15 -0.06 none listed
Independent Sarmad Laith 87 0.13 – none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 65,376 99.13 –
Total rejected ballots 574 0.87 +0.33
Turnout 65,950 71.10 -2.46
Eligible voters 92,759
Liberal hold Swing -3.98
Source: Elections Canada[31][32]
2015 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal David McGuinty 38,831 60.06 +16.05 $119,103.32
Conservative Dev Balkissoon 15,711 24.30 -8.98 $89,467.46
New Democratic George Brown 7,480 11.57 -6.59 $18,683.33
Green John Redins 1,888 2.92 -0.11 $3,221.56
Progressive Canadian Al Gullon 366 0.57 – –
Libertarian Damien Wilson 237 0.37 – $97.29
Communist Larry Wasslen 136 0.21 – –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 64,649 99.46   $225,034.63
Total rejected ballots 351 0.54 –
Turnout 65,000 73.56 –
Eligible voters 88,368
Liberal hold Swing +12.52
Source: Elections Canada[33]
2011 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal David McGuinty 25,963 44.01 -5.89 –
Conservative Elie Salibi 19,634 33.28 -0.09 –
New Democratic James McLaren 10,712 18.16 +9.71 –
Green Mick Kitor 1,787 3.03 -3.74 –
Progressive Canadian Al Gullon 513 0.87 -0.19 –
Pirate Mike Bleskie 382 0.65 n.a. –
Total valid votes 58,991 100.00 –
Total rejected ballots 279 0.47 -0.12
Turnout 59,270 69.11%
Liberal hold Swing -5.80
Source: Elections Canada[34]
2008 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal David McGuinty 29,035 49.90 +5.75 $82,793
Conservative Elie Salibi 19,417 33.37 -4.06 $89,808
New Democratic Hijal De Sarkar 4,920 8.45 -4.78 $5,110
Green Qais Ghanem 3,939 6.77 +2.03 $20,330
Progressive Canadian Al Gullon 620 1.06 +0.62 $92
Libertarian Jean-Serge Brisson 244 0.41 –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 58,175 100.00 $89,843
Total rejected ballots 346 0.59 +0.11
Turnout 58,521 66.82 -4.89
Liberal hold Swing +4.91
2006 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal David McGuinty 27,158 44.15 +0.33 $78,559
Conservative Allan Cutler 23,028 37.43 +2.62 $74,021
New Democratic Henri Sader 8,138 13.23 -0.41 $30,456
Green John Ford 2,913 4.74 -1.00 $2,095
Progressive Canadian Brad Thomson 273 0.44 -0.2 $2,743
Difference 4,124 6.71 -2.29
Rejected Ballots 298 0.5 -0.1
Turnout 61,808 71.71 +2.00
Liberal hold Swing +2.29
2004 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal David McGuinty 25,956 43.82 -7.5 $74,148
Conservative Alan Riddell 20,622 34.81 -5.3 $57,520
New Democratic Monia Mazigh 8,080 13.64 +6.9 $73,230
Green John Ford 3,398 5.73 n/a $2,205
Marijuana John Akpata 495 0.83 -0.5
Progressive Canadian Brad Thomson 375 0.63 n/a $2,743
Independent Raymond Aubin 225 0.37 n/a $988
Marxist–Leninist Saroj Bains 79 0.13 -0.1
Difference 5,334 8.95 -17.9
Rejected Ballots 361 0.61 +0.2
Turnout 59,591 69.67 +7.7
Liberal hold Swing +2.2

References

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