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Membership of the Standing Committee on Health (HESA)

43rd Parliament, 2nd Session (September 2020 - Present)

Chair

  • Ron McKinnon

Vice-Chairs

  • Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner
  • Luc Thériault

Members

  • John Barlow
  • Don Davies
  • Chris d’Entremont
  • Mike Kelloway
  • Larry Maguire
  • Jennifer O’Connell
  • Marcus Powlowski
  • Sonia Sidhu
  • Tony Van Bynen

Clerk of the Committee

  • Jean-François Pagé (613-995-4108)
  • Johane Boulet, Committee Assistant

From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament

  • Sonya Norris, Analyst
    Library of Parliament
  • Tu-Quynh Trinh, Analyst
    Library of Parliament

Demographic

Ron McKinnon LIB BC First elected 2015 CHAIR
Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner CON AB First elected 2011 Vice-Chair, New Member of HESA
Luc Thériault BLOC QC First elected 2015 Vice Chair
John Barlow CON AB First elected 2014 New Member of HESA
Don Davies NDP BC First elected 2008 Member
Chris d’Entremont CON NS First elected 2019 New Member of HESA
Mike Kelloway LIB NS First elected 2019 Member
Larry Maguire CON MB First elected 2013 New Member of HESA
Jennifer O’Connell LIB ON First elected 2015 New Member of HESA
Marcus Powlowski LIB ON First elected 2019 Member
Sonia Sidhu LIB ON First elected 2015 Member
Tony Van Bynen LIB ON First elected 2019 Member
  • 6 Liberals, 4 Conservatives, 1 New Democrat, 1 Bloquiste, and 0 Green;
  • 4 from Ontario, 2 from Alberta, 2 from Nova Scotia, 2 from British Columbia, 1 from Manitoba, 1 from Quebec;
  • 5 MPs are new members to the HESA committee.
  • There are 7 returning members of HESA from the previous session.
  • 4 of the MPs were elected this past election.
Ron McKinnon

Ron McKinnon

Liberal

Elected (2015, 2019)

Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam (BC)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Chair of the HESA
  • Member of the Liaison Committee (LIAI).

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Mr. McKinnon worked as a meteorological technician for Environment Canada’s Atmospheric Environment Service (1970s).
  • He obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta, and an honours diploma in Computer Technology from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
  • Mr. McKinnon is a former political blogger advocating for electoral reform.
  • Successful business owner and computer systems analyst, specializing in document management systems and development services to major firms in Canada, the US, and overseas.

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • Previously a member of the JUST Committee (42-1).
Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner

Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner

Conservative

Elected (2011, 2015, 2019)

Calgary Nose Hill (AB)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Vice-Chair of HESA
  • Critic for Health.

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Hon. Rempel Garner served in a senior managerial capacity at the University of Calgary. Prior to this, she was engaged as a managerial consultant in Calgary, applying her knowledge of intellectual property management within a professional service framework in the areas of strategic planning, project management, process reengineering, and marketing where she gained insight in the health and educational sectors.
  • Hon. Rempel Garner worked in the technology commercialization division of the University of Manitoba, where she assisted in administering commercialization strategies for a portfolio of over 200 emerging technologies.
  • She holds a degree in Economics.

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • Our Office met with Michelle to discuss a variety of topics relating to privacy in 2020;
  • Former Critic for Industry; Economic Development;
  • Former Vice-Chair and Member of the INDU Committee (43-1);
  • Former Vice-Chair and Member of the CIMM Committee (42-1).
Luc Thériault

Luc Thériault

Bloc Québécois

Elected (2015, 2019)

Montcalm (QC)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Vice-Chair of HESA;
  • Vice-Chair of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (AMAD);
  • Critic for Health and Medical Assistance in Dying, and Democratic Institutions.

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Mr. Thériault previously served as the MNA for the riding of Masson from 2003 to 2007 under the Parti Québécois.
  • Mr. Thériault has taught for several years at Collège de Maisonneuve.
  • Mr. Thériault holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in philosophy from L'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM).

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • Former Member of the Committee on Electoral Reform (42-1).
John Barlow

John Barlow

Conservative

Elected (2014, 2015, 2019)

Foothills (AB)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Member of HESA.

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Prior to being elected to office, Mr. Barlow had a distinguished career in Journalism. John served as the Associate Publisher and Editor for the Okotoks Western Wheel, and Senior Editor Southern Alberta for Greatwest supervising newspapers in Airdrie, Cochrane, Canmore, Okotoks and Rockyview County
  • Mr. Barlow is a member of several industry organizations, including the Journalism Advisory Boards at SAIT and Mount Royal University.
  • After high school he studied Political Science at the University of Regina, and transferred over to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to study Journalism where he graduated in 1993 with Honours.

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • Former Vice-Chair of HUMA (42-1).
Don Davies

Don Davies

NDP

Elected (2008, 2011, 2015, 2019)

Vancouver Kingsway (BC)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Member of HESA;
  • Member of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP); and
  • Critic for Health, Deputy Critic for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Before joining Parliament, Mr. Davies worked as a lawyer, labour representative, and policy advisor. He has worked with private sector businesses to improve their human resources practices and served on many public bodies dealing with health and safety, employment standards, and transportation policy.
  • Mr. Davies education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Degree in Law.

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • Previously served as Official Opposition Critic for International Trade, Citizenship and Immigration and Multiculturalism, and Public Safety and National Security;
  • Former Vice-Chair of HESA (42-1);
  • Former Vice-Chair of the International Trade Committee (41-2 and 41-1);
  • Former Vice-Chair and Member of the Citizenship and Immigration Committee (41-1);
  • Former Vice-Chair and Member of the Public Safety and National Security Committee (40-3 and 40-2).
Chris d’Entremont

Chris d’Entremont

Conservative

Elected (2019)

West Nova (NS)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Member of HESA;
  • Critic for Intergovernmental Affairs and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Mr. d’Entremont was first elected in 2003 as a MLA for Argyle-Barrington under the Progressive Conservative banner, and held his seat in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly until 2019 having won four consecutive elections.

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • Former Vice-Chair of the Official Languages Committee (43-1).
Mike Kelloway

Mike Kelloway

Liberal

Elected (2019)

Cape Breton—Canso (NS)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Member of HESA;
  • Member of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST).

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Mr. Kelloway studied Community Studies at cape Breton University and later studied at the University of Calgary where he pursued graduate studies in Education.
  • Mr. Kelloway has worked as a youth worker and entrepreneur, and a College lecturer. He is currently a special project administrator at the Nova Scotia Community College.

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • n/a
Larry Maguire

Larry Maguire

Conservative

Elected (2013, 2015, 2019)

Brandon—Souris (MB)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Member of HESA.

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Mr. Maguire farmed at Elgin until 2002 before moving to Virden.
  • Mr. Maguire was first elected as a Progressive Conservative member in 1999 in Manitoba Legislature and re-elected in 2003, 2007 and 2011.
  • Mr. Maguire attended the University of Manitoba graduating with a degree in Agriculture.

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • Former Member of the Justice and Human Rights Committee (43-1);
  • Former Member of the Canadian Heritage Committee (42-1);
  • Former Member of the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee (41-2);
  • Former Member of the Public Safety and National Security Committee (41-2).
Jennifer O’Connell

Jennifer O’Connell

Liberal

Elected (2015, 2019)

Pickering—Uxbridge (ON)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Member of HESA;
  • Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health.

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Ms. O’Connell is a three-term City and Regional Councillor.
  • She is the former Deputy Mayor for the City of Pickering and member of the Durham Region Finance and Administration Committee.
  • Ms. O’Connell spent 4 years as the Chair of the Waterfront Committee and Vice-Chair of the Sustainable Pickering Committee.
  • She is a former legal assistant and volunteer at a labour law firm.
  • Graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Degree in Political Science.

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • Former Member of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) (February 2020 to March 2021);
  • Former Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance (Youth Economic Opportunity) (42P);
  • Former Member of the Finance Committee (42-1).
Marcus Powlowski

Marcus Powlowski

Liberal

Elected (2019)

Thunder Bay—Rainy River (ON)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Member of HESA;
  • Member of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN).

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Prior to election, Mr. Powlowski served in a number of roles as a medical doctor, including most recently working as a physician in the Emergency Room at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre. He also practiced medicine for two years in northern First Nations communities and for seven years Swaziland, The Gambia, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu.
  • Mr. Powlowski worked as a consultant in health legislation for the World Health Organization.
  • In addition to practicing medicine, Mr. Powlowski also earned a law degree (LL.B, University of Toronto), Masters of Public Health in Health Law and Policy (Harvard University), and a Masters of Law (Georgetown University, Washington D.C.), and has taught at several universities, including Lakehead University and the University of San Francisco.

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • n/a
Sonia Sidhu

Sonia Sidhu

Liberal

Elected (2015, 2019)

Brampton South (ON)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Member of HESA;
  • Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO).

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Before politics, Ms. Sidhu worked as a healthcare professional for 18 years.
  • She has a passion for diabetes awareness and prevention.
  • Ms. Sidhu holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and has worked as a volunteer on political campaigns at all three levels of government.

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • n/a
Tony Van Bynen

Tony Van Bynen

Liberal

Elected (2019)

Newmarket—Aurora (ON)

 

CURRENT ROLE(S) IN THE 43rd PARLIAMENT:

  • Member of HESA.

PRIOR TO ELECTION:

  • Mr. Van Bynen served as the Mayor of Newmarket for 12 years.
  • Mr. Van Bynen had a 30-year career in banking, and past service as the President of the Chamber of Commerce. He has delivered innovative solutions to help local businesses owners have a path to success, including creating the Envi broadband network so businesses have ultra-high speed connectivity.

AREAS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE OPC:

  • n/a
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