Tim Watchorn
Liberal · Les Pays-d'en-Haut, QC
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Biography
Tim Watchorn is a Canadian politician who was elected to the House of Commons in the 2025 federal election. He represents Les Pays-d'en-Haut as a member of the Liberal Party. Prior to his election, he was the mayor of Morin-Heights, Quebec. encyclopedia
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Electoral history
Les Pays-d'en-Haut
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialTim Watchorn26,967Ariane CharbonneauRunner-up · Bloc Québécois23,750Difference 3,217 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Education
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Experience
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In their own words
364 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 always like working with my hon. colleague, the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands. We always have great conversations. What I am hearing in my riding when I go door to door is that people have confidence in what our Prime Minister is doing, what measures we are putt…Government Orders — Canadian Fuel Affordability Act · 2026-09-22
Where they stand
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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 that climate change is real and the carbon tax is an important measure to fight it, while praising Quebec's cap-and-trade leadership.
Mr. Speaker, I think it is very important to understand that climate change is very real and that the carbon tax is an important measure to fight climate change. Unfortunately, the debate on the carbon tax for individuals became so toxic that the measure was no longer useful.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Excerpts state Canada is making a generational investment in national defence and massive investments to reach NATO targets.
At a time when Canada is making a generational investment in national defence, can the minister tell us about how we will enhance our military presence in Canada and around the world?Source of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Excerpts highlight hydroelectric projects to reduce hydrocarbon consumption and clean energy partnerships.
Main, the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit project, a hydroelectric project that will significantly reduce hydrocarbon consumption, thereby making your energy sovereignty more dependent on electricity. How is the project progressing? Is it progressing to your satisfaction? How is the federal government's $20 million investment to begin analyzing this project helping you?Source of that line
Federalism
Provinces lead
The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads
Excerpts state respect for provinces implementing their own climate policies and Quebec controlling its cap-and-trade system.
On this side of the House, we respect and appreciate the provinces and territories that have implemented their own climate policies and are aligned with our shared goal of fighting climate change. The existing system is a recognition of Quebec's unique leadership on this issue and its jurisdiction.Source of that line
Financial regulation
Lighter capital rules and more competition
The other end of this axis: Tighter prudential rules
Excerpts support relaxing mortgage criteria to help more young people qualify.
That is why we have relaxed certain mortgage criteria to allow more young people to qualify for a loan. More recently, we announced the new Canada groceries and essentials benefit to protect Canadians' purchasing power.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Excerpts affirm reaching NATO 2% target this fiscal year and new 3.5% commitment for core capabilities.
As you know, Canada has a clear plan to reach NATO's defence spending target of 2% of GDP this fiscal year. We are investing in the CAF through pay increases for members, as mentioned.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Excerpts list dental care and child care programs as easing burdens on families.
Child care and dental care programs and school breakfasts will also help ease the financial burden on families. In addition to proposing all these measures to make life more affordable for Canadians, we have also been working on building homes.Source of that line
Housing
Market supply and deregulation
The other end of this axis: Public supply and demand controls
Excerpts back Build Canada Homes, relaxed mortgage rules, and faster private construction.
Build Canada Homes will streamline federal housing efforts by acting as a developer, a funder, a unifying force and a catalyst for innovation in the housing sector. It will play a central role in building strong partnerships with all levels of government and indigenous communities.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Excerpts call for bail reform and modernizing the criminal justice system through practical, evidence-based measures.
We all agree that bail reform is a necessary process that has to be done properly. It has to respect the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and it has to be done so that once the legislation is passed it is not overturned by the Supreme Court.Source of that line
Trade
Diversify away from one partner
The other end of this axis: Deeper continental integration
Excerpts emphasize fighting unjustified tariffs and diversifying the economy through exports and foreign investment.
Quebeckers have quite simply given this government a strong mandate to fight unjustified tariffs, build a strong economy and make life more affordable. We also know that protecting the environment and economic growth are important priorities for Quebeckers.Source of that line
4 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- Fiscal policyNo position has been scored.
- ImmigrationNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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