Charles Sousa
Liberal · Mississauga—Lakeshore, ON
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Biography
Anthony Charles Sousa is a Canadian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament from Mississauga-Lakeshore since December 12, 2022. He previously served as the Minister of Finance for Ontario from 2013 to 2018. A member of the Ontario Liberal Party, Sousa was elected to represent Mississauga South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2007. He joined the provincial cabinet as the minister of labour in 2010 and became Ontario's minister of citizenship and immigration in 2011. In 2022, Sousa ran as the federal Liberal candidate in the Mississauga-Lakeshore by-election which was held on December 12, 2022. Sousa won the election, defeating 39 other candidates. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1958-09-27, Torontoencyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- administrator, politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Mississauga—Lakeshore
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialCharles Sousa34,971Tom EllardRunner-up · Conservative29,416Difference 5,555 votes. 5 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Mississauga--Lakeshore.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Mississauga—Lakeshore
Liberal · 44th Parliament2022-12-12 to 2025-04-27Votes were not matched on the official file we have.
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Education
- Wilfrid Laurier UniversityBachelor in Business AdministrationUntil 1982encyclopedia
- University of Western OntarioDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
2,953 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate your allowing me to speak to Bill C-38, the Canadian fuel affordability act. While Canada is starting from a position of strength, the global economy is becoming increasingly uncertain. New and unjustified tariffs, trade tensions, and conflicts in the…Government Orders — Canadian Fuel Affordability Act · 2026-09-22
Where they stand
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A stored score on 12 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Supports getting rid of emitters and cleaning the climate over fossil fuels.
We want to get rid of emitters. We want to ensure that we clean our climate. This is what this is about.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Commends increased spending and modernization of the armed forces.
Thank you, Minister, for attending, and also acknowledging the fact that over the last number of years there has been increased spending, there has been increased modernization and an increased understanding and awareness of the requirement to modernize our supports, increasing in our operations, as well as enhancing and improving the cultural aspects of the armed forces.Source of that line
Energy
Expand production and export
The other end of this axis: Restrict new oil and gas
Excerpts repeatedly note Canada as a big oil and gas country with important export revenue.
We are still a big oil and gas country. We still net a lot of revenue and recognize the importance of that export. We also recognize the importance of making it cleaner where possible to get it through.Source of that line
Federalism
Provinces lead
The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads
Excerpts state provinces play a role alongside federal government and highlight provincial contributions.
The provinces play a role as well as the federal government. The federal government has done quite a bit, but at the same time the provincial governments, especially during the pandemic, cut back quite a bit to the point that even prior to the pandemic a number of those provinces had their current ratings reduced.Source of that line
Financial regulation
Tighter prudential rules
The other end of this axis: Lighter capital rules and more competition
Excerpts endorse arm's length regulators and a national co-operative securities commission.
I believe we're on the same page you are: To not have political interference when it comes to regulation for things like the Bank of Canada or the Ontario Securities Commission or the provincial regulatory systems. We brought in FSRA, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority from FSCO.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Lower taxes and tighter spending
The other end of this axis: Higher taxes and public spending
Advocates for savings and decreased spending to sustain programs.
One of the issues that we're looking at under Treasury Board is a savings of about $15 billion going forward—not an increase, but a savings—and finding ways to become more efficient. How would that impact our debt-to-GDP ratio, given what you.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Backs NATO resolve and alliances against Russia and China threats.
It has actually strengthened NATO's resolve, which is great. It has also created some geopolitical alliances, though, for Russia—economic alliances—and that's also worrisome.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Supports universal health care as a key social program.
That means working to creating a strong economy that sustains social programs, such as universal health care, and supports businesses, which are the backbone of creating jobs.Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
Excerpts endorse Build Canada Homes act and major public infrastructure for housing supply.
The Government of Canada needs to strengthen its capacity to address Canada's housing crisis, improve housing supply and accelerate innovation in homebuilding. Far too many Canadians are struggling to find a home they can afford.Source of that line
Labour
Stronger unions and standards
The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers
Highlights union-paid jobs and references union leaders positively.
Everyone's making cuts in between, including those who are working union-paid jobs to provide those services. Is this similar in this case?Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Excerpts endorse reverse onus bail reforms, consecutive sentences and stronger penalties for repeat violent offenders.
The federal government has committed to establishing reverse onuses for a range of serious crimes, including violent and organized crime-related auto theft, home invasions, human trafficking and human smuggling, to make bail more onerous to obtain in these circumstances. There is also a commitment to amending the Criminal Code to direct courts to give primary considerations to the principles of denunciation and deterrence when determining a fit sentence for anyone who has numerous convictions for auto thefts or home invasions.Source of that line
Trade
Deeper continental integration
The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner
Supports joint ventures with US and international firms for EV supply chain.
The battery facility will be located in Windsor, Ontario, and will supply Stellantis plants in Windsor and across North America. The facility will be operational by 2025.Source of that line
2 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- ImmigrationNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
Comparing stored scores on the same questions.