Marty Morantz

Martin B. Morantz MP (born April 7, 1962) is a Canadian lawyer, businessperson, philanthropist and politician from Winnipeg. He was elected to represent the riding of Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley in the House of Commons of Canada as their Member of Parliament in the 2019 Canadian Federal Election. Morantz ran as the Conservative candidate, unseating Liberal incumbent Doug Eyolfson in the riding.

Marty Morantz
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley
Assumed office
October 21, 2019
Preceded byDoug Eyolfson
City Councillor for Charleswood-Tuxedo-Whyte Ridge, Winnipeg, Manitoba
In office
2014–2018
Preceded byPaula Havixbeck
Succeeded byKevin Klein
Personal details
Born (1962-04-07) April 7, 1962[1]
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Political partyConservative Party of Canada
ResidenceWinnipeg[2]
Professionlawyer

Prior to serving in the House of Commons, Morantz served as City Councillor for the Charleswood-Tuxedo-Whyte Ridge ward on Winnipeg City Council from 2014 to 2018 after his win in the 2014 Winnipeg municipal election.[3] During his time on City Council, Morantz chaired both the Finance and Infrastructure committees and also served on the Executive Policy Committee.[4]

In 2011, Morantz secured the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba nomination in River Heights. He ran an unsuccessful bid in the 2011 Manitoba General Election against incumbent, the then Manitoba Liberal Party leader, Jon Gerrard.

Early life and education

Morantz attended the University of Manitoba, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies. Following this he attended Osgoode Hall in Toronto to acquire his law degree. He spent twenty-three years as a partner at a downtown Winnipeg law firm.[5]

In 2009, Morantz became President of Jernat Investments Ltd., a property investment and financial services firm with holdings primarily in multi-unit apartment buildings.[6]

Morantz has also served on the boards of many community groups, including those focused on autism advocacy and research, assisted living, and numerous groups in the Jewish community.[7]

Parliamentary Work

Morantz currently serves as a member of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, and was previously a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. In 2020, he served as the Conservative Shadow Minister for National Revenue, focused on CRA-related matters.[8]

Electoral record

2019 Canadian federal election
2019 Canadian federal election: Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeMarty Morantz18,81540.7+1.66
LiberalDoug Eyolfson16,39835.5-16.52
New DemocraticKen St. George6,55614.2+8.17
GreenKristin Lauhn-Jensen2,1784.7+1.78
People'sSteven Fletcher1,9754.3–
Christian HeritageMelissa Penner1660.4–
IndependentBrian Ho1400.3–
Total valid votes/Expense limit 46,228100.0
Total rejected ballots 256
Turnout 46,48471.1
Eligible voters 65,375
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +9.13
Source: Elections Canada[9][10]

2014 Winnipeg municipal election
Charleswood-Tuxedo
Candidate Votes %
Marty Morantz6,28134.94
Evan Duncan5,81232.33
Luc Lewandoski2,95016.41
Nadine Stiller1,95610.88
Kevin Nichols9785.44

2011 Manitoba provincial election
2011 Manitoba general election: River Heights
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalJon Gerrard4,74245.91−5.15$35,683.03
     Progressive Conservative Marty Morantz 3,384 32.76 +7.65 $37,469.17
New DemocraticDan Manning1,83517.76−2.01$10,119.45
GreenElizabeth May Cameron3703.57−0.48$498.55
Total valid votes 10,358
Rejected and declined votes 29
Turnout 10,387 72.51 +3.17
Electors on the lists 14,325
Source: Elections Manitoba[11]

References
  1. "Marty Morantz - Charleswood - Tuxedo". Winnipeg Free Press. September 26, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  2. "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  3. Thorpe, Ryan (October 21, 2019). "Morantz goes from city council to Ottawa". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  4. "City Councillor Marty Morantz plunges into federal politics". www.jewishpostandnews.ca. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  5. "City Councillor Marty Morantz plunges into federal politics". www.jewishpostandnews.ca. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
  6. "About your MP". Charleswood-St James-Assiniboia-Headingley. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
  7. "About your MP". Charleswood-St James-Assiniboia-Headingley. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
  8. "Canada Revenue Agency still giving incorrect information on tax issues". National Post. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  9. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  10. "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  11. "Election Returns: 40th General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2018.


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