Deb Schulte

Deborah "Deb" Schulte PC MP (born 1960) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of King—Vaughan in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 Canadian federal election.[1][2] A graduate of Princeton University, Schulte has a degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering. She is the current Minister of Seniors.

The Honourable

Deb Schulte

PC MP
Minister of Seniors
Assumed office
November 20, 2019
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byFilomena Tassi
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for King—Vaughan
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded byriding created
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue
In office
August 31, 2018 – September 11, 2019
MinisterDiane Lebouthillier
Preceded byKamal Khera
Chair of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development
In office
February 4, 2016 – September 19, 2018
Preceded byHarold Albrecht
Succeeded byJohn Aldag
York Regional Councillor for the City of Vaughan
In office
December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2014
Personal details
Born1960 (age 60–61)
NationalityCanadian
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)David Schenck
ResidenceVaughan, Ontario
EducationMechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University

Background

From 2010-2014, she served as a Local and Regional Councillor for the City of Vaughan, Ontario, serving on both Vaughan City Council and York Regional Council. Prior to entering politics, Schulte worked for Bombardier Aerospace in management for twenty-two years.[3] Prior to entering politics, she was a well-known community activist. She lives in Vaughan with her husband Dave and their two sons, Daniel and Derek.[3]

Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue.[4]

Committees

Parliamentary Secretary — Non-Voting Member Standing Committee on Finance[4]

Parliamentary Associations and Interparliamentary Groups

Executive Member of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group. Member of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association, Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association, Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly, Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association and Canadian Section of ParlAmericas.[4]

Private Members Motions

During the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session, Member of Parliament Deb Schulte drafted Bill M-64 (Italian Heritage Month) in 2016 and it was passed on May 17, 2017. The text of the motion states that, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Italian-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Italian language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Italian heritage for future generations by declaring June, every year, Italian Heritage Month.[5]

Electoral record

Federal elections
2019 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalDeb Schulte28,72545.00-2.38
ConservativeAnna Roberts27,58443.20-1.00
New DemocraticEmilio Bernardo-Ciddio4,2976.70+0.17
GreenAnn Raney2,5113.90+2.00
People'sAnton Strgacic7311.10+1.10
Total valid votes/Expense limit 63,848100.0  
Total rejected ballots 5980.93
Turnout 64,44664.94
Eligible voters 99,246
Liberal hold Swing -2.38
Source: Elections Canada[6]
2015 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalDeb Schulte25,93847.40+19.90–
ConservativeKonstantin Toubis24,17044.17-12.95–
New DemocraticNatalie Rizzo3,5716.53-5.78–
GreenAnn Raney1,0371.90-0.84–
Total valid votes/Expense limit 54,716100.00 $221,143.16
Total rejected ballots –––
Turnout –––
Eligible voters 83,550
Source: Elections Canada[7][8]

Municipal elections
2014 Vaughan election, Local & Regional Councillor[9]
Candidate Votes %
Michael Di Biase (X)29,29621.82
Mario Ferri27,64720.59
Gino Rosati (X)26, 28319.57
Deb Schulte (X)22,20616.54
Richard T. Lorello12,5779.37
Carrie Liddy9,6027.15
Max Power6,6684.97
2010 Vaughan election, Local & Regional Councillor[10]
Candidate Votes %
Gino Rosati (incumbent)21 28412.65
Michael DiBiase20 66812.29
Deb Schulte20 59312.24
Mario Ferri (incumbent)20 14911.98
Robert Craig18 36110.92
Joyce Frustaglio (incumbent)18 33110.90
Richard T. Lorello16 1839.62
Joanna Cacciola-Lionti8 8285.25
Domenic De Luca8 1884.87
John R. Harvey5 3363.17
Carrie Liddy4 8862.90
Mario Di Nardo4 1472.47
Krystof Klabouch1 2430.74
2006 Vaughan election, Ward 2
Candidate Votes %
Tony Carella (incumbent)6 35943.6
Frank Cipollone3 78625.9
Deb Schulte2 75118.9
Aurelio E. Acquaviva9076.2
Mario Di Nardo4863.3
Paul Donofrio2912.0

References
  1. "Former Vaughan councillor wins federal Liberal nomination in new King-Vaughan riding". Yorkregion.com. 2015-03-09. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
  2. "Liberals win the riding of King-Vaughan | CTV Barrie News". Barrie.ctvnews.ca. 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
  3. "Deb Schulte". Liberal Party of Canada. Liberal Party of Canada.
  4. https://www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Deborah-Schulte(88799)/CurrentRoles
  5. https://www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Deborah-Schulte(88799)/Motions
  6. "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  7. "Voter Information Service - Who are the candidates in my electoral district?". Elections.ca. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
  8. "Elections Canada Online | Final Candidates Election Expenses Limits". Elections.ca. 2015-10-19. Archived from the original on 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
  9. "2014 Municipal Election Results" (PDF). Vaughan.ca. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
  10. "Local and Regional Councillor" (PDF). Vaughan.ca. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
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