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] He was appointed Shadow Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, Inter-Provincial Trade in the Conservative Party's shadow cabinet in 2025.[2]
Philip Lawrence | |
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| Member of Parliament for Northumberland—Clarke Northumberland—Peterborough South (2019–2025) | |
| Assumed office October 21, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Rudd |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Conservative Party of Canada |
| Spouse | Natasha Lawrence |
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| Profession | Financial Planner, Lawyer |
In the past, he has also served in the shadow cabinet as Shadow Minister of National Revenue,[3] Associate Shadow Minister for Finance and Middle Class Prosperity (Tax Reform), and Shadow Minister for Federal Economic Development Agency for Eastern, Central, and Southern Ontario.[4]
Background
editLawrence 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 institutions, becoming the third generation in his family to work in financial services.[5] He was 40 years of age in a statement published Sept. 22, 2018.[6]
Lawrence 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.[5]
Politics
editIn February 2020, he proposed a private member's bill, Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel). The bill would have exempted natural gas and propane used by farmers from carbon taxes.[7]
In April 2021, he sponsored an e-petition brought forward by an anti-LGBT pastor aiming to water down Bill-6, which would bring a federal conversion therapy ban into force in Canada.[8]
In mid-May 2021, he sent a letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness stating that "the government's failure to secure the border and prevent the further spread of variants has cost Canadians their lives and livelihoods."[9]
Personal life
editLawrence is the son of James and Leslie Lawrence. Leslie was a teacher, while James worked in insurance and financial services, bringing Philip on as an associate during his university studies. The family had lived in Regina, Saskatchewan and the Durham area before settling in Pelham Ontario. In 2004 he married Natasha, who is an Occupational Therapist. The couple moved to a farm in Orono, Ontario in January 2013, where they had their two children. He is a member of the Newcastle Lions Club and a Director in the Northumberland-Peterborough South Conservative Party riding association.[5]
Electoral record
edit| 2025 Canadian federal election: Northumberland—Clarke | ||||||||
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| ** Preliminary results — Not yet official ** | ||||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| Conservative | Philip Lawrence | 34,084 | 48.85 | +4.86 | ||||
| Liberal | John Goheen | 32,062 | 45.95 | +11.93 | ||||
| New Democratic | Ava Becker | 2,057 | 2.95 | –11.00 | ||||
| Green | Christina Marie Wilson | 623 | 0.89 | –1.68 | ||||
| People's | Lisa Bradburn | 510 | 0.73 | –4.75 | ||||
| Independent | Jody Ledgerwood | 270 | 0.39 | N/A | ||||
| Christian Heritage | John Wesselius | 167 | 0.24 | N/A | ||||
| Total valid votes/expense limit | ||||||||
| Total rejected ballots | ||||||||
| Turnout | 69,773 | 73.49 | ||||||
| Eligible voters | 94,937 | |||||||
| Conservative notional hold | Swing | –3.54 | ||||||
| Source: Elections Canada[10][11] | ||||||||
| 2021 Canadian federal election: Northumberland—Peterborough South | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| Conservative | Philip Lawrence | 31,015 | 44.5 | +4.8 | $102,345.39 | |||
| Liberal | Alison Lester | 23,336 | 33.5 | -2.7 | $114,472.38 | |||
| New Democratic | Kim McArthur-Jackson | 9,809 | 14.1 | +0.2 | $7,800.16 | |||
| People's | Nathan Lang | 3,813 | 5.5 | +3.4 | $7,035.54 | |||
| Green | Christina Wilson | 1,764 | 2.5 | -5.5 | $3,692.08 | |||
| Total valid votes | 69,737 | |||||||
| Total rejected ballots | 459 | |||||||
| Turnout | 70,196 | 69.98 | ||||||
| Eligible voters | 100,308 | |||||||
| Source: Elections Canada[12] | ||||||||
| 2019 Canadian federal election: Northumberland—Peterborough South | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| Conservative | Philip Lawrence | 27,385 | 39.7 | +0.14 | $68,864.16 | |||
| Liberal | Kim Rudd | 24,977 | 36.2 | -6.31 | $83,715.67 | |||
| New Democratic | Mallory MacDonald | 9,615 | 13.9 | -0.9 | $8,871.55 | |||
| Green | Jeff Wheeldon | 5,524 | 8.0 | +4.87 | none listed | |||
| People's | Frank Vaughan | 1,460 | 2.1 | – | $1,643.34 | |||
| Total valid votes/expense limit | 68,961 | 100.0 | ||||||
| Total rejected ballots | 484 | |||||||
| Turnout | 69,445 | 71.7 | ||||||
| Eligible voters | 96,841 | |||||||
| Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +3.23 | ||||||
| Source: Elections Canada[13][14] | ||||||||
References
edit- ↑ "Canada election results: Northumberland—Peterborough South". Global News. October 21, 2019. Archived from the original on September 25, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- ↑ McGibbon, Zach. "Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Phillip Lawrence receives new shadow minister role". Quinte News. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ↑ MacDonald, Valerie (September 9, 2020). "MP Appointed to O'Toole Shadow Cabinet". Cobourg Now - News Magazine. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ↑ "Peterborough-area Conservative MPs Ferreri, Lawrence given new shadow cabinet roles - Peterborough | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "About Philip Lawrence". Northumberland—Peterborough South. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- ↑ Dickens, Sue (September 22, 2018). "Federal MP Hopeful Announces Nomination Bid". Cobourg Now - News Magazine. Archived from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ↑ MacDonald, Valerie (December 30, 2020). "Year End Perspective: MP Philip Lawrence". TrentHillsNow.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- ↑ "Conservative MP Sponsored Petition From Anti-LGBTQ Pastor Who is Calling For Civil Disobedience to Oppose Conversion Therapy Bill". Pressprogress.ca. June 1, 2021. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- ↑ "Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Philip Lawrence calls on minister to secure border". Toronto Star. May 14, 2021. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- ↑ "Voter information service". Elections Canada. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Election Night Results - Electoral Districts". Elections Canada. April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ↑ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ↑ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 30, 2019.