Mona Fortier
Liberal · Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, ON
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Biography
Mona N. Fortier is a Canadian politician who previously served as the President of the Treasury Board from 2021 to 2023. A member of the Liberal Party, Fortier has represented the electoral district of Ottawa—Vanier since winning the 3 April 2017 by-election. She previously served as the associate minister of finance and minister of middle class prosperity. Prior to her election, Fortier worked as Chief Director of Communications and Market Development for La Cité Collégiale in Ottawa. She was also president of the Ottawa—Vanier Liberal riding association and was an advisor on the Alex Munter mayoral campaign in 2006. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1972, Ottawaencyclopedia
- Languages
- English, Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- businessperson, communications adviser, politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialMona Fortier45,934Dean WytheRunner-up · Conservative14,633Difference 31,301 votes. 6 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Ottawa--Vanier--Gloucester.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Ottawa—Vanier
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaMona Fortier28,462Lyse-Pascale InamucoRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party13,703Difference 14,759 votes. 6 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Ottawa--Vanier.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Ottawa—Vanier
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaMona Fortier32,679Stéphanie MercierRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party13,516Difference 19,163 votes. 8 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Ottawa--Vanier.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Ottawa—Vanier
Liberal · 42nd Parliament2017-04-03 to 2019-10-19Votes were not matched on the official file we have.
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Education
- University of OttawaDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
Government roles
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign AffairsGlobal Affairs Canadaofficial
In their own words
2,117 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, glory to my fair flag, the flag of Ontario's francophones. Today, we are celebrating the 51st anniversary of our beautiful Franco-Ontarian flag, which was recognized 25 years ago by the Ontario legislature as our official emblem. The flag remains a powerful and unify…Statements by Members — Franco-Ontarian Day · 2026-09-25
Where they stand
Policy positions are scored only from this member's stored House words and, when it is on file, their own public website. Wikipedia and other encyclopedias may supply details such as a birth date, education or work history, and each of those details is labelled with its source, but they are never used to score a position. Members whose only sources are encyclopedias have no scored positions.
A stored score on 10 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
Excerpts repeat support for pricing pollution to reduce greenhouse gases faster.
The cornerstone of our plan is pricing pollution, which is largely recognized as one of the most effective means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, it encourages individuals and companies to save by making cleaner choices when it comes to insulating their home or by purchasing more efficient equipment.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Excerpt supports salary increases and restructuring for Canadian Armed Forces.
The supplementary estimates request $327.7 million for a salary increase for Canadian Armed Forces personnel in accordance with the settlement of collective bargaining for the core public administration. The funds will also support the restructuring of pay and allowances for certain occupations within the armed forces, as well as the extension of the allowance paid to personnel deployed to support Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.Source of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Excerpts state support for phasing out coal and pricing pollution.
We are phasing out coal power and moving towards 90% clean electricity for cleaner air and healthier communities. Canadians know that climate action can no longer be put off, and we, as a government, know that too.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Lower taxes and tighter spending
The other end of this axis: Higher taxes and public spending
Excerpts state intent to lower small business and middle-class tax rates.
To that end, yesterday, the Prime Minister, accompanied by the Minister of Finance, announced the government's intention to lower the small business tax rate to 10% in 2018 and to 9% in 2019, while moving forward on proposals to fix a tax system that is inherently unfair to the middle class.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Excerpts back public plan improvements for mental health and contraceptives.
Will the Prime Minister inform this House how our government is ensuring that Canadians get the mental health care they need when they need it?Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
Excerpts favor federal funding for affordable units and infrastructure.
At the same time, the federal government is taking concrete action to address the housing crisis with a new initiative: Build Canada Homes. This program aims to support the construction of affordable housing and help developers improve their building practices.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Excerpts note priority for recent immigrants and official language communities.
Let's also consider young recent immigrants. Without work experience in Canada, without a professional network, without proficiency in the official languages, and without recognition of their credentials, they are unlikely to be able to get a job and keep it. The numbers speak for themselves: in 2011, 48.Source of that line
Labour
Stronger unions and standards
The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers
Excerpts back wage subsidies and worker protections to maintain employment links.
Our government recognizes the importance of protecting the link between workers and their employers. Businesses thrive when owners and employees work as a team.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Excerpts call for cracking down on gun crime and maintaining strong controls.
Whether it’s strengthening our public health care system, providing better access to medications, cracking down on gun crime, protecting the environment or fighting climate change, we know these are the issues that matter to Canadians.Source of that line
Trade
Diversify away from one partner
The other end of this axis: Deeper continental integration
Excerpts call for opening new markets beyond the United States.
At a time when 99% of our energy exports go only to the United States, Canadians understand that more than ever we need to diversify our market. Construction on the project is under way with thousands of Canadians hard at work in Alberta and British Columbia.Source of that line
4 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- FederalismNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Foreign affairsNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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