Terry Sheehan
Liberal · Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, ON
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Biography
Terry Sheehan is a Canadian politician who has served as the member of Parliament for the riding of Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma since 2015 as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. Prior to his parliamentary service, Sheehan served on the Sault Ste. Marie City Council from 2003 to 2015, representing Ward 2, after two terms as a trustee on the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1970encyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialTerry Sheehan30,936Hugh StevensonRunner-up · Conservative29,208Difference 1,728 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Sault Ste. Marie--Algoma.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Sault Ste. Marie
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaTerry Sheehan15,231Sonny SpinaRunner-up · Conservative14,984Difference 247 votes. 2 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Sault Ste. Marie
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaTerry Sheehan16,284Sonny SpinaRunner-up · Conservative13,407Difference 2,877 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Sault Ste. Marie
Liberal · 42nd Parliament2015-10-19 to 2019-10-19encyclopediaTerry Sheehan19,582Bryan HayesRunner-up · Conservative13,615Difference 5,967 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 42nd general election.
Education
- Lake Superior State UniversityDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
2,251 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 have the honour to present, in both official languages, the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs in relation to Bill C-27, an act to give effect to the Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę and to make conse…Routine Proceedings — Committees of the House · 2026-06-17
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.
Agriculture
Defend supply management
The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management
Repeats that supply management is critical and will always be defended.
I can't speak for the other parties and who voted for what, but we believe strongly in the supply management system. It's critical to farmers across this great country and Quebec, especially during the pandemic, and we'll always defend it. I just want to make clear that we've also said that we will not grant any further market access to supply management sectors in future trade negotiations and have committed $1.Source of that line
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Excerpts repeat support for reducing carbon pollution and acting on climate change.
I am also proud that this government will work with the provinces and territories on a number of initiatives, including, but not limited to, providing more income security when people retire, reducing post-secondary costs, developing a new health accord, and reducing carbon pollution.Source of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Favors clean energy and decarbonization over coal processes.
This means more clean air in my community. It is the equivalent of taking nearly one million gas-powered cars off the road. It is amazing.Source of that line
Federalism
Provinces lead
The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads
States vast majority of infrastructure programs are under provincial jurisdiction.
In fact, a vast majority of infrastructure programs are under provincial or territorial jurisdiction, so we need to work closely with our Ontario or Alberta or Northwest Territories counterparts to enact those provisions to see those local benefits. You would need to see a buy Ontario campaign for Ontario infrastructure programming.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Excerpts repeat commitment to historic infrastructure spending and expanded benefits.
For those reasons, I am glad that this government is committed, as it was in the campaign, to historic spending on infrastructure, which will help stimulate the economy both locally in Sault Ste.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Supports sanctions on Russia and standing with Ukraine.
Since the invasion, we have sanctioned 700 individuals and entities in Russia for this unjust and illegal war. On March 15 and March 24, we furthered that and sanctioned more Russians.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Excerpts note welcoming Syrian refugee families.
We welcomed five Syrian refugee families to Canada. I even sponsored a petition to make curling one of Canada's national sports, created by Saultite Scott Morphet and promoted by Olympic gold medalist Brad Jacobs.Source of that line
Labour
Stronger unions and standards
The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers
Supports banning replacement workers and studying precarious employment for protections.
That is why we have introduced this legislation, to ban the use of replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces. I have negotiated on both sides of the table, for the employer and for the union.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Excerpts support bail reforms targeting repeat offenders.
Bill C-48, which passed the House last week and is moving swiftly through the Senate, creates a reverse onus for repeat offenders and those accused of crimes with a firearm and a knife.Source of that line
Trade
Deeper continental integration
The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner
Supports CUSMA and counter-tariffs to maintain US market access for steel.
In 2018, we did have tariffs, but we stood up with countermeasures. We supported workers. That is why I was really pleased to see in the Speech from the Throne particular sections that deal with our relationship with the United States of America, which has always been a critical partner to us.Source of that line
4 topics with no stored score
- DefenceNo 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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