Bob Zimmer
- Born
- October 20, 1968 — Dawson Creek, British Columbia
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics, Trinity Western University; Teaching degree, University of British Columbia
- Career
- Welder's assistant in the oil industry; Journeyman carpenter; Small construction business operator; Teacher at North Peace Secondary School
- Political Experience
- President, Conservative Party's Prince George—Peace River Electoral District Association; Secretary and CEO, Conservative Party's Prince George—Peace River Electoral District Association; MP for Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies since May 2, 2011
- Notable
- Joined the Reform Party of Canada in 1988; Deputy critic of Families, Children and Social Development; Deputy critic of the Treasury Board; Shadow Minister for Northern Affairs and Northern Economic Development Agency
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Bob Zimmer worked as a teacher, reportedly at North Peace Christian School in Fort St. John, British Columbia. He also has a background in the skilled trades and is a journeyman carpenter and gasfitter. Public records from the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner have previously shown that his spouse has held employment with a school district.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a Member of Parliament, Bob Zimmer is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada caucus, led by Pierre Poilievre. He has been identified with the social conservative wing of the party and has reportedly received support and positive ratings from groups such as the Campaign Life Coalition for his voting record on issues like abortion.
Public Controversies
In 2020, during a parliamentary committee meeting, Zimmer faced criticism and later apologized for asking a witness if "environmental extremism" was a factor in her partner's suicide. The question was widely condemned as insensitive. Zimmer has also been criticized for his use of taxpayer-funded mailouts. In 2016, he sent a flyer designed to look like a newspaper called the "True North Times," which was criticized by some as misleading. The mailer contained articles critical of the Liberal government's policies. In 2021, he appeared in a hunting video posted online that showed a hunter with a recently killed cougar. The video drew significant backlash from the public and animal welfare advocates, who called it inappropriate for a Member of Parliament.
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Bob Zimmer won with 41,956 votes (71.1%)
Total votes cast: 58,992
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