Wilfrid Greaves MP is a Canadian academic and politician from the Liberal Party of Canada.[1] He was elected Member of Parliament for Victoria in the 2025 Canadian federal election.[2] Prior to his election, Greaves was an associate professor of political science at the University of Victoria.[3] Greaves is the son and grandson of diplomats in Canada's foreign service.[4]

Will Greaves
Member of Parliament
for Victoria
Assumed office
April 28, 2025
Preceded byLaurel Collins
Personal details
PartyLiberal
Children1
EducationBishop's University (B.A.),
University of Calgary (M.A.),
University of Toronto (Ph.D.)
ProfessionAssociate professor
Websitewillgreaves.com

Electoral record

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2025 Canadian federal election: Victoria
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalWill Greaves41,12854.28+27.00125,500.20
New DemocraticLaurel Collins18,87724.91–19.02113,060.85
ConservativeAngus Ross12,87016.99+3.2775,896.79
GreenMichael Doherty2,3503.10–8.1020,831.70
People'sDavid Mohr2780.37–2.731,093.92
RhinocerosCody Fraser1090.14N/A-
Christian HeritageMary Moreau830.11N/A550.00
IndependentSteve Filipovic730.10N/A279.78
Total valid votes/expense limit 75,768100.00-146,326.64
Total rejected ballots 370
Turnout 76,13875.14
Eligible voters 101,326
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +23.01
Source: Elections Canada[5][6][7]

References

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  1. "Parliament of Canada". Our Commons. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  2. "Liberal candidate Will Greaves dominates in Victoria". Times Colonist. April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  3. "UVic professor will carry federal Liberal banner in Victoria riding". Victoria News. February 26, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  4. "It's time for Liberals on Vancouver Island says Victoria candidate Will Greaves". Island Social Trends. April 11, 2025.
  5. "Voter information service". Elections Canada. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  6. "Official Voting Results - General Election (April 28, 2025)". Elections Canada. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  7. "Candidate Campaign Returns". Elections Canada. Retrieved April 20, 2026.