Anna Roberts
- Born
- November 11, 1957
- Career
- Worked for over 30 years in the banking industry
- Political Experience
- Elected as the Conservative Member of Parliament to represent the riding of King—Vaughan in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 Canadian federal election. Served as a critic in the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet of the 44th Parliament of Canada, having been named the Conservatives' Shadow Minister for Seniors and Status of Women.
- Notable
- Daughter of Italian immigrants. Has spent over 30 years volunteering with local organisations like the Salvation Army, the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, and the King City Lodge Nursing Home.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Anna Roberts was reportedly the owner and operator of a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise. Her professional background also includes working as an executive assistant to Deb Schulte, the former Liberal Member of Parliament for the same riding of King—Vaughan. This provided her with experience in constituency office operations and parliamentary affairs.
Key Relationships & Connections
Anna Roberts has a notable professional connection to her predecessor, Deb Schulte, a Liberal MP for whom she worked as an executive assistant. This cross-party work experience is a specific part of her background. Within the Conservative Party, she has been appointed by leader Pierre Poilievre to serve in the shadow cabinet, holding roles such as the Shadow Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth.
Public Controversies
During the 2021 federal election campaign, Anna Roberts faced criticism for comments she made in an online interview. According to media reports, she referred to the COVID-19 pandemic as a "great experiment" and questioned the scientific basis for vaccine mandates for children. The comments drew attention from opposing parties and were reported in the media as controversial.
Where Anna falls on key policy spectrums
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Anna Roberts won with 41,682 votes (61.5%)
Total votes cast: 67,747
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Mr. Speaker, my team and I recently volunteered at the North York Harvest Food Bank. We witnessed first-hand the growing hardship facing Canadian families. One in four food bank clients is a child, and 53% of clients have skipped meals to afford other necessities. The Salvation Army reports that 31% of Canadians are skipping or reducing meals, because they simply cannot afford groceries. Will
Mr. Speaker, as we can see, my hon. colleague is an expert in the field, being an engineer. My concern is this: How do we protect victims of violence to ensure that their perpetrators do not have access to this information? What controls do we have to ensure that this information is kept secret?
Madam Speaker, I apologize. What can we do to ensure that tech companies take accountability in protecting the future of our country?
Madam Speaker, I think what we need to do is sit down as parliamentarians in committee, go over the bill line by line, and find ways that we can ensure that these tech companies become responsible and are accountable to protect our children. Without our children, this country has no future.
Madam Speaker, I am rising today to address an issue that has been on the minds of concerned parents both in King—Vaughan and across this country. In this increasingly digital and connected world, it has become more important than ever to ensure that our children are able to access the Internet in a safe manner that is beneficial to their well-being. We are at a tipping point where access to
Mr. Speaker, today's interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada are another blow to Canadians already struggling to survive. For seniors on a fixed income, this increase means choosing among mortgage payments, keeping a car on the road and putting food on the table. Maria, a senior from Vaughan, was forced from her home because she could no longer afford it. She now rents a basement from another
Madam Speaker, I know the Scarborough area well. I would ask the member how he would explain that to Amanda Todd's mother. Amanda Todd's mother right now is grieving the loss of her daughter. We could protect those children, but we have a responsibility as parliamentarians and as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, mothers and fathers to work to ensure that these tech companies become just as
Madam Speaker, the important thing we have to understand today is that we are concerned about the future of this country. If we do not protect our children, we will not have a future for them. That is what we are looking for. We are looking to protect our children, and I think my colleague did a wonderful job of explaining that. What do you think we need to do to ensure that—
Madam Speaker, that is actually a really good question. Here is the situation. All kids want to have what the other children have. We know that. It is part of nature. However, one thing that we have to really understand is that we need to hold these big tech companies responsible. I am going to tell a sad story. I met with a mother whose child is autistic and was groomed through the Internet.