Bill Blair
Liberal · Scarborough Southwest, ON
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Biography
- Born
- 1954-04-09, Scarboroughencyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- chief of police, police officer, politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Scarborough Southwest
Liberal · 45th Parliament2025-04-28 to 2026-09-29officialBill Blair33,495Asm TarunRunner-up · Conservative16,652Difference 16,843 votes. 5 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Scarborough Southwest
Liberal · 45th Parliament2025-04-28 to 2026-02-01encyclopediaBill Blair33,495Asm TarunRunner-up · Conservative16,652Difference 16,843 votes. 5 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Scarborough Southwest
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaBill Blair24,823Mohsin BhuiyanRunner-up · Conservative8,981Difference 15,842 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Scarborough Southwest
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaBill Blair28,965Kimberly Fawcett SmithRunner-up · Conservative10,502Difference 18,463 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Scarborough Southwest
Liberal · 42nd Parliament2015-10-19 to 2019-10-19encyclopediaBill Blair25,586Dan HarrisRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party11,574Difference 14,012 votes. 2 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 42nd general election.
Education
- University of TorontoBachelor of Arts · criminologyYears not recordedencyclopedia
- Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate InstituteDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- University of TorontoBachelor of Arts · economicsYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
- Toronto Police ServiceRole not recorded1970–2015encyclopedia
In their own words
2,404 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
If I may, I'm going to defer my time to my colleague, Mr. Oliphant.Debate · 2025-12-09
Where they stand
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A stored score on 9 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Agriculture
Defend supply management
The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management
Invested nearly $2 billion in supply-managed farmers and processors.
We have also invested nearly $2 billion in supply-managed farmers and processors, as well as half a billion dollars in environmental programs, such as the agricultural clean technology program and the agricultural climate solutions program. I want to assure the member opposite, and all members of this House, that we will continue to do everything that is necessary to support the important work of our Canadian farmers.Source of that line
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Regulations expected to reduce emissions from oil and gas facilities with health benefits.
In 2016, Canada published the multi-sector air pollutants regulations, Canada's first federal regulatory requirements for industrial air emissions. The regulations apply to thousands of sources of air pollution across Canada, including oil and gas and chemicals facilities. These regulations are expected to reduce 2,000 kilotonnes of nitrogen oxide emissions, resulting in over $6 billion in cumulative health and environmental benefits for Canadians over the 2016 to 2035 period.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Supports major increases in defence spending, NORAD modernization and new equipment.
It's why our government has made some major defence investments already, including the fighter jets for the air force, new ships for the navy, new combat support vehicles for the army and more, including nearly $40 billion in NORAD modernization. It's why we continue to make sure we're spending money on the right things in a way that is fiscally responsible for Canadians.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Lower taxes and tighter spending
The other end of this axis: Higher taxes and public spending
Requires careful and thoughtful spending of tax dollars in current fiscal environment.
The fiscal environment in Canada right now requires that, when we are spending Canadian taxpayers' dollars, we do it carefully and thoughtfully. I've always looked upon the expenditure of tax dollars as an investment in creating public value for Canadians.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Joined global sanctions on Russia in support of Ukraine.
Those are all issues of significant concern to this committee and to all Canadians, that we all, unfortunately, have to pay a bit of a price for our response to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, but our support for the people of Ukraine is unwavering and we have joined a global effort in order to respond with these sanctions I believe that the sanctions are quite impactful on Russia.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Proud tradition of opening arms to newcomers and compassion-based system.
Canada has a long and proud tradition of opening its arms to newcomers from around the globe. Because of this, we have become one of the most diverse countries in the world. The presence of Tamils in Canada has made a very significant contribution to that diversity and to our success.Source of that line
Labour
Stronger unions and standards
The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers
Believes in organized labour and willing to meet with union leadership.
Yes, Madam. I have not yet seen the letter, but I'm more than willing to meet with the union leadership. I believe in organized labour, and I'd like to talk to them.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Introduced strong gun control measures and supports law enforcement.
This legislation proposes to introduce some of the strongest gun control measures in our country's history. It represents the culmination of many years of work and strong advocacy from the victims of gun crimes in this country.Source of that line
Trade
Deeper continental integration
The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner
Committed to bilateral task force and essential movement across US border.
I recently had a conversation with my counterparts in the United States, and we are committed to establishing a bilateral task force on both sides of our countries for law enforcement to work collaboratively together to help prevent the importation of these firearms. In Bill C-21, we are also taking strong action to increase the penalty for gun smuggling and provide law enforcement and our border services officers with the resources and access to the data they need to be effective in identifying the source of these guns, for cutting off that supply and to deal more effectively to deter, detect and prosecute the individuals and organizations responsible for smuggling these guns into our country.Source of that line
5 topics with no stored score
- EnergyNo position has been scored.
- FederalismNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- HealthNo position has been scored.
- HousingNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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