Yvan Baker
Liberal · Etobicoke Centre, ON
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Biography
Yvan Baker is a Canadian politician who served as the member of Parliament (MP) for the federal riding of Etobicoke Centre since 2019. He is a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. Prior to entering federal politics, he served as the Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the provincial riding of Etobicoke Centre from 2014 to 2018. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1977-12-08, Torontoencyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- management consultant, politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Etobicoke Centre
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialYvan Baker36,186Ted OpitzRunner-up · Conservative29,713Difference 6,473 votes. 1 other candidate also ran.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Etobicoke Centre
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaYvan Baker27,635Geoffrey TurnerRunner-up · Conservative20,108Difference 7,527 votes. 2 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Etobicoke Centre
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaYvan Baker32,800Ted OpitzRunner-up · Conservative21,804Difference 10,996 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Education
- York UniversityDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- Toronto French SchoolDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- Schulich School of BusinessDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- Tuck School of BusinessDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
3,190 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, “Love for All, Hatred for None” is the motto of our Ahmadi community here in Canada. This is not simply an ideal. This is an action that the community practises every day. Its commitment to service, compassion and interfaith dialogue continues to make a positive impa…Statements by Members — Ahmadiyya Muslim Community · 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.
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Excerpts repeat support for carbon tax as climate action, zero-emission vehicles, and advance planning for targets.
To ultimately reach net zero by 2050, this and I think future governments will need to take action to reduce emissions urgently in the short term but also take steps many years in advance to allow us to achieve the necessary emissions reductions in the medium and long term.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Excerpts praise CAF deployments and missions, showing support for higher capability.
En tant que président du Comité permanent des langues officielles de la Chambre des communes,… Eid Mubarak to the Muslim community in Etobicoke and across Canada! Eid Mubarak to the Muslim community in #Etobicoke and across Canada! This is a special time that marks the end of the holy month of… Joining Canada’s Minister of Defence, David McGuinty, and MP colleagues to announce that Canada is providing 400 additional armoured vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces I was proud to join Canada’s Minister of Defence, David McGuinty, and MP colleagues to announce that Canada is providing 400 additional armoured vehicles to… Iftar meal at the International Muslims Organization I was honoured to join members of Etobicoke’s Muslim community for the iftar evening meal at the International Muslims Organization (IMO of Toronto).Source of that line
Energy
Expand production and export
The other end of this axis: Restrict new oil and gas
Excerpts state Canada is pumping more gas to help global markets.
Canada is doing that. We are doing that by pumping more gas, which is going into the United States because we do not have export capacity directly to Europe.Source of that line
Federalism
Ottawa leads
The other end of this axis: Provinces lead
Excerpts repeatedly advocate federal national standards for long-term care over provincial jurisdiction alone.
I have been advocating for national standards because I believe this is a crisis that touches every province across Canada. National standards are the only way to ensure that the necessary resources are invested and reforms are made to make sure our seniors in long-term care get the care they deserve.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Excerpts defend government spending during COVID and question alternatives to it.
I've been thinking in this discussion, and in prior meetings of this committee, about what the alternative would have been, during COVID, for example, if we'd not had that expansionary fiscal policy.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Excerpts repeatedly call for strong sanctions and support against Russia.
Could the Minister of Foreign Affairs tell us what Canada is doing, and will do, to defend Ukraine's sovereignty?Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Excerpts advocate federal national standards and public long-term care reforms.
I am most proud of the government's commitment to work with the provinces and territories to implement national standards for long-term care. In Etobicoke Centre, we are mourning the loss of 43 residents taken by COVID-19 at the Eatonville Care Centre.Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
Excerpts endorse federal funding and accelerator fund for supply.
That is why this week I was so proud that our government announced $30.5 million in new funding to build 113 new affordable homes as part of a new project located at 75 Tandridge Crescent in Etobicoke.Source of that line
Immigration
Lower intake
The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake
Excerpts state immigration levels should match capacity, implying restraint.
Immigration levels should match Canada’s needs but also match our capacity to welcome newcomers to our communities. That is why returning immigration to sustainable levels… National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia Nine years ago, hatred murdered 6 people and wounded 19 others in a horrific attack at a Quebec City mosque.Source of that line
Trade
Deeper continental integration
The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner
Excerpts celebrate new US-Canada infrastructure like the Gordie Howe bridge.
… Thank you for attending my Community Ice Cream in the Park! Thank you to the 1,000+ people who joined us yesterday at my Community Ice Cream in the Park! I hosted this event so we could… Joining Etobicoke Services for Seniors at its Annual Staff and Volunteer Recognition Event Volunteers are at the core of so many services that our community depends on every day, so it was a pleasure for Amanda and I… Announcing a major federal investment to build thousands of new rental homes across Toronto This week, I joined Prime Minister Mark Carney, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson, and MP colleagues to announce a major federal investment to… A friendly reminder: my Community Ice Cream in the Park! I hope you will join me and members of our community at my Community Ice Cream in the Park on Sunday, August 9, from 1:00… Celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge! We opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge today! This bridge is a vital new economic link between Canada and the United States that will generate… Meeting with Kadri Dakaj, Consul General of the Republic of Kosovo It was a pleasure meeting Kadri Dakaj, Consul General of the Republic oSource of that line
4 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
- Public safetyNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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