Peter Fonseca
Liberal · Mississauga East—Cooksville, ON
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Biography
Peter Fonseca is a Portuguese-born Canadian politician and former athlete. He is a Liberal member of the House of Commons of Canada, representing the riding of Mississauga East—Cooksville since his election in 2015. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1966-10-05, Lisbonencyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- athlete, athletics competitor, businessperson, management consultant, politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Mississauga East—Cooksville
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialPeter Fonseca27,138Nita KangRunner-up · Conservative24,112Difference 3,026 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Mississauga East--Cooksville.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Mississauga East—Cooksville
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaPeter Fonseca22,806Grace AdamuRunner-up · Conservative14,722Difference 8,084 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Mississauga East--Cooksville.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Mississauga East—Cooksville
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaPeter Fonseca27,923Wladyslaw LizonRunner-up · Conservative17,664Difference 10,259 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Mississauga East--Cooksville.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Mississauga East—Cooksville
Liberal · 42nd Parliament2015-10-19 to 2019-10-19encyclopediaPeter Fonseca28,154Wladyslaw LizonRunner-up · Conservative18,353Difference 9,801 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Mississauga East--Cooksville.
Elections Canada, 42nd general election.
Education
- St. Michael's College SchoolDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- University of WindsorDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- University of OregonDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
10,869 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 rise today to recognize the outstanding work of the University Health Network and the Walnut Foundation, which are bringing their important PSA Detect and Protect program to Ottawa. They are making free PSA testing more accessible in the community and helping raise…Statements by Members — PSA Detect and Protect · 2026-09-24
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 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
States the party has always defended supply management and will always stand with it.
Our party is the party of supply management. It is something we have always defended and will always continue to defend. At the international trade committee, through our consultations from coast to coast to coast, we had the opportunity to hear from many farmers and all those in the supply chain in agriculture.Source of that line
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Excerpts repeat support for tackling climate change with carbon pricing and targets.
Climate change is the most serious threat that poses imminent, dangerous consequences to our communities, families, and economy. The debate on whether this threat exists is over.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Supports doubling Canadian Armed Forces members for Ukraine training and extended operations.
Our commitment includes doubling the number of Canadian Armed Forces members who are working alongside our NATO allies to help Ukraine. We will continue to do whatever is needed to de-escalate the current situation and we continue to stand with Ukraine.Source of that line
Energy
Expand production and export
The other end of this axis: Restrict new oil and gas
Positive on LNG exports under trade deals and pipeline workforce.
Since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan has become dependent on coal and LNG imports. With the United States set to be a net exporter of natural gas by 2018, where do you see BC LNG Alliance benefiting under a ratified TPP agreement?Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Excerpts repeat praise for budget investments and child benefit expansion.
This budget allocates $586.5 million over the next three years for peacekeeping and security. My dad was patriotic to the core.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Backs sanctions on Russia, Operation Unifier and increased military and financial support for Ukraine.
Prime Minister, who have strongly voiced that we stand with Ukraine, we are working with our NATO allies and have extended Operation Unifier. When Ukraine needed financial support, we were there. We stepped up with more support for military training and cyber-intelligence. Our commitment includes doubling the number of Canadian Armed Forces members who are working alongside our NATO allies to help Ukraine.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Raises concerns over drug costs and TPP impacts on universal health care.
Drug costs make up about 14% or 15% of the health care costs here in Ontario, and the health care budget is about 50% of the overall budget, so you're looking at about 7% of our budget here in Ontario. How would the increased costs because of the IP extension, the patent extensions, affect a province such as Ontario, or any other province across the country?Source of that line
Labour
Stronger unions and standards
The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers
Excerpts repeat calls to restore balance and fairness for unions.
This government is working to ensure that labour law is balanced, equitable, and fair. Accordingly, Bill C-4 has been set forth by the government to restore fairness and balance to Canada's labour system.Source of that line
Trade
Deeper continental integration
The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner
Excerpts repeat support for expanding and deepening trade agreements including with US.
What clearer signal could we ask for than this instruction, which I quote in full: As Minister of International Trade, your overarching goal will be to increase Canada’s trade and attract job-creating investment to Canada, focusing on expanding trade with large fast-growing markets, including China and India, and deepening our trade links with traditional partners. The mandate letter tasks the minister with developing a new trade investment strategy covering, among other matters, strengthening our investment attraction capacity, helping Canadian businesses take advantage of our free trade agreements, promoting trade and investment with emerging markets, and directly helping exporters and communities seeking international investment.Source of that line
5 topics with no stored score
- FederalismNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- HousingNo position has been scored.
- ImmigrationNo position has been scored.
- Public safetyNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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