Terry Beech
Liberal · Burnaby North—Seymour, BC
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Biography
Terry James Beech is a Canadian politician and former businessman. A member of the Liberal Party, he has represented Burnaby North—Seymour in the House of Commons since the 2015 federal election. From 2023 to 2025, Beech served as Minister of Citizens' Services. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1981-04-02, Comoxencyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- adjunct professor, building contractor, business executive, politician, teacherencyclopedia
Electoral history
Burnaby North—Seymour
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialTerry Beech37,829Mauro FrancisRunner-up · Conservative21,742Difference 16,087 votes. 2 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Burnaby North--Seymour.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Burnaby North—Seymour
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaTerry Beech19,445Jim HansonRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party14,318Difference 5,127 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Burnaby North--Seymour.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Burnaby North—Seymour
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaTerry Beech17,770Svend RobinsonRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party16,185Difference 1,585 votes. 5 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Burnaby North--Seymour.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Burnaby North—Seymour
Liberal · 42nd Parliament2015-10-19 to 2019-10-19encyclopediaTerry Beech18,938Carol Baird EllanRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party15,537Difference 3,401 votes. 6 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Burnaby North--Seymour.
Elections Canada, 42nd general election.
Education
- University of OxfordDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- Saïd Business SchoolDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- Beedie School of BusinessDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- Simon Fraser UniversityDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
950 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thanks to all the committee members. I'm a guest here. It's my first time at the trade committee, but I did do some briefings on all the work you've been doing on this subject in particular. I appreciate all the work that you guys have been up to. It's also…Debate · 2026-06-02
Where they stand
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A stored score on 7 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 carbon pricing and Paris Agreement to reduce emissions faster.
Madam Speaker, as someone who is trained in development economics, putting a price on carbon is one of the best and most efficient ways forward to take true action on climate change. It not only makes sure that everyone in the country is incentivized to take such action, but also increases the timeline under which sustainable forms of energy become cost competitive with traditional fossil fuels.Source of that line
Federalism
Ottawa leads
The other end of this axis: Provinces lead
Words show federal initiatives and reviews taking lead over provinces.
The review was focused on the federal environmental assessment processes; modernizing the National Energy Board; and restoring lost protections and introducing modern safeguards to the Fisheries Act and the Navigation Protection Act.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Excerpts repeat support for raising taxes on the top 1% and expanding public spending on benefits.
In fact, our first action as a government was to increase taxes on the top 1% in order to reduce them for Canada's middle class. We followed up with important measures to make Canada more affordable.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Excerpts support sanctions on Russia and Iran and collective response with allies.
Our government will continue working closely and quickly with NATO and our allies to collectively respond to these reckless and dangerous acts, including by imposing significant sanctions in addition to those already announced.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Excerpts support public dental care, pharmacare and transfers.
We have maintained that fiscal advantage while increasing pension benefits and healthcare transfers and launching programs like childcare, dental care, and pharmacare. These programs increase economic growth while lowering costs for local families.Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
Supports federal funding for affordability and homelessness programs.
While the national housing strategy is being developed, our government is investing an additional $111 million in the homelessness partnering strategy. This is the single largest investment in the program since 1999.Source of that line
Trade
Diversify away from one partner
The other end of this axis: Deeper continental integration
Recent excerpts stress diversifying away from single partner.
After more than a year of negotiations, Canada is setting its own course by building at home and diversifying trade abroad. Our September mailer covers the nation-building projects moving forward through the new Major Projects Office, including […] Building Canada Strong Benefits Burnaby and North Vancouver This summer has been a historic one.Source of that line
7 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- DefenceNo position has been scored.
- EnergyNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- ImmigrationNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
- Public safetyNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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