Peter Schiefke

Peter Schiefke
MP
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Youth)
Assumed office
December 2, 2015
Minister Justin Trudeau
Preceded by Paul Calandra
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Vaudreuil—Soulanges
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by Jamie Nicholls
Personal details
Born (1979-04-13) April 13, 1979
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Paula Ruttle
Children 2
Residence Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac, Quebec
Alma mater Concordia University
McGill University
Profession Environmentalist
Singer

Peter Schiefke MP (born April 13, 1979) is a Canadian environmentalist and Liberal politician, who was elected to represent the riding of Vaudreuil—Soulanges in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election.[1] On December 2, 2015, he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister for Youth affairs.[2]

Schiefke was born and raised in Hudson, Quebec.[3][4] He was a member of the short-lived francopop group Inmotion, which had a hit with the song "Sauve-Moi".[5]

Schiefke formerly served as the National Director of Climate Reality Canada, the Canadian branch of an organization founded by former United States Vice President Al Gore to educate people on environmental matters.[4] He was also a cofounder of the non-profit Concordia Volunteer Abroad Program (CVAP), which helps victims of civil war in Eastern Africa.[3]

He lives with his family in Vaudreuil-sur-le-lac, Quebec.[3]

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015: Vaudreuil—Soulanges
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalPeter Schiefke 30,550 46.62 +34.23 –
New DemocraticJamie Nicholls 14,627 22.31 -21.19 –
Bloc QuébécoisVincent François 9,858 15.04 -8.62 –
ConservativeMarc Boudreau 9.048 13.81 -3,8 –
GreenJennifer Kaszel 1,445 2.21 -0.63 –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 65,528100.0   $231,083.77
Total rejected ballots 714––
Turnout 66,242––
Eligible voters 89,766
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +27.71
Source: Elections Canada[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Liberal Peter Schiefke elected in Vaudreuil—Soulanges, Global News, October 19, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Bill Blair, Adam Vaughan among new parliamentary secretaries". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
  3. 1 2 3 Kramberger, Albert (January 5, 2016). "Schiefke ready for new role with Trudeau's government". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Lau, Rachel (October 19, 2015). "Liberal Peter Schiefke elected in Vaudreuil-Soulanges". Global News. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  5. ↑ Tasker, John Paul (October 22, 2015). "Meet the Class of 2015: Notable rookies headed to Parliament Hill". CBC News. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  6. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Vaudreuil—Soulanges, 30 September 2015
  7. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
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