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Phil McColeman

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Phil McColeman
McColeman in 2016
Official Opposition Critic for the Treasury Board
In office
October 16, 2016 – August 30, 2017
LeaderRona Ambrose
Andrew Scheer
Preceded byPierre Poilievre
Succeeded byGérard Deltell
Member of Parliament
for Brantford—Brant
(Brant; 2008–2015)
In office
October 14, 2008 – September 20, 2021
Preceded byLloyd St. Amand
Succeeded byLarry Brock
Personal details
Born (1954-03-15) March 15, 1954 (age 70)
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Political partyConservative
SpouseNancy (August 23, 1975-present)
Residence(s)Brantford, Ontario

Phil McColeman (born March 15, 1954) is a former Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 2008 to 2021 as a member of the Conservative Party. He represented the riding of Brant from 2008 to 2015 and, following the 2012 federal electoral district redistribution, he represented the riding of Brantford—Brant from 2015 to 2021.[1] On 8 January 2021, he announced that he would not seek re-election in the 2021 federal election.[2]

Prior to entering politics, McColeman ran a construction business for 24 years. He is also a former president of the Brantford Homebuilders’ Association.[3]

Electoral record

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2019 Canadian federal election: Brantford—Brant
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Phil McColeman 26,849 40.27 -0.62 $85,964.44
Liberal Danielle Takacs 20,454 30.68 -0.01 $112,425.11
New Democratic Sabrina Sawyer 13,131 19.70 -5.14 $10,388.48
Green Bob Jonkman 4,257 6.39 +3.89 none listed
People's Dave Wrobel 1,320 1.98 none listed
Veterans Coalition Jeffrey Gallagher 394 0.59 none listed
Independent John Turmel 146 0.22 -0.04 $0.00
Independent Leslie Bory 115 0.17 $2,115.19
Total valid votes/expense limit 66,666 99.26
Total rejected ballots 497 0.74 +0.31
Turnout 67,163 61.84 -3.39
Eligible voters 108,602
Conservative hold Swing -0.30
Source: Elections Canada[4][5]
2015 Canadian federal election: Brantford—Brant
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Phil McColeman 25,874 40.89 -7.52 $141,798.50
Liberal Danielle Takacs 19,422 30.70 +11.80 $76,160.00
New Democratic Marc Laferriere 15,715 24.84 -4.11 $65,824.80
Green Kevin Brandt 1,582 2.50 -0.70 $6,475.96
Libertarian Rob Ferguson 515 0.81
Independent John C. Turmel 164 0.26
Total valid votes/expense limit 63,272 99.57   $241,022.79
Total rejected ballots 272 0.43
Turnout 63,544 65.23
Eligible voters 97,409
Conservative hold Swing -9.66
Source: Elections Canada[6][7]
2011 Canadian federal election: Brant
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Phil McColeman 28,045 48.9 +7.0
New Democratic Marc Laferriere 16,351 28.5 +11.3
Liberal Lloyd St. Amand 10,780 18.8 -14.2
Green Nora Fueten 1,858 3.2 -3.8
Independent Leslie Bory 174 0.3
Independent Martin Sitko 138 0.2
Total valid votes 57,346 100.0
Total rejected ballots 243 0.4
Turnout 57,589 60.1
Eligible voters 94,485
2008 Canadian federal election: Brant
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Phil McColeman 22,628 41.9 +5.9 $84,126
Liberal Lloyd St. Amand 17,839 33.0 -3.9 $82,233
New Democratic Brian Van Tilborg 9,297 17.2 -4.1 $22,079
Green Nora Fueten 3,805 7.0 +2.4 $15,692
Christian Heritage John Gots 369 0.6 -0.3 $286
Total valid votes/expense limit 53,938 100 $94,138
2006 Canadian federal election: Brant
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Lloyd St. Amand 22,077 36.9 -1.1 $73,699
Conservative Phil McColeman 21,495 36.0 +2.9 $84,866
New Democratic Lynn Bowering 12,713 21.3 -0.7 $30,536
Green Adam King 2,729 4.6 -0.5 $4,293
Christian Heritage John H. Wubs 526 0.9 -0.2
Independent John Turmel 213 0.4 -0.3
Total valid votes/expense limit 59,753 100.00 $86,871
Total rejected ballots 236
Turnout 59,753 65.03 +4.75
Electors on the lists 91,872
Sources: Official Results, Elections Canada and Financial Returns, Elections Canada.

References

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  1. ^ Ruby, Michelle (2019-10-22). "McColeman celebrates fourth election win". Brantford Expositor. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  2. ^ "Conservative MP Phil McColeman says he won't seek re-election". CityNews. 2020-12-30. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  3. ^ Ruby, Michelle (2019-09-30). "'Lots left to do,' says Conservative candidate". Brantford Expositor. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  4. ^ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  5. ^ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  6. ^ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Brantford—Brant, 30 September 2015
  7. ^ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
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