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Chris Bittle

LiberalSt. CatharinesOntario
1042Votes Cast
20Speeches
0Bills Sponsored
Background
Born
February 17, 1979 — Niagara Falls
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, Queen's University; Bachelor of Laws, University of Windsor
Career
Civil litigator at Lancaster, Brooks and Welch LLP; Chair of Quest Community Health Centre; Instructor at Niagara College; Seminar leader at Brock University
Political Experience
Elected MP for St. Catharines in 2015; Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change; Chair of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
Notable
Youngest MP to hold the Deputy House Leader position in the House of Commons; Apologized to Michael Geist for accusing him of racism.
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Where Chris Stands

Where Chris falls on key policy spectrums

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Your Money

Taxes & Government SpendingBusiness & Worker RulesEnergy & the Economy

People & Society

HealthcareImmigrationIndigenous PeoplesIdentity & Human RightsEducation & ChildcareDrug Policy

How We're Governed

National Security & DefencePolitical & Electoral ReformCrime & Public SafetyFirearms

Land & Community

Environment, Climate & ResourcesHousing & Cost of LivingRural Communities & Culture
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House Seat
2025 Election Results — St. Catharines

Chris Bittle won with 34,750 votes (52.0%)

Chris Bittle(Liberal)34,750 (52.0%)
Bas Sluijmers(Conservative)27,013 (40.4%)
Karen Orlandi(NDP-New Democratic Party)4,021 (6.0%)
Dennis Wilson(People's Party)522 (0.8%)
Christopher Reilly(Independent)306 (0.5%)
Taha Alexander Haj-Ahmad(Centrist)198 (0.3%)

Total votes cast: 66,810

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Recent Activity
May 7, 2026
DebateNo. 119

Mr. Speaker, if the House of Commons gives its consent, I move that the 27th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented to the House earlier this day, be concurred in.

May 7, 2026
DebateCommittees of the House

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 26th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, entitled “Main Estimates 2026-27: Vote 1 under House of Commons, Vote 1 under Leaders' Debates Commission, Vote 1 under Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and Vote 1 under Parliamentary Protective Service”. While I am on my feet, pursuant to Standing

May 5, 2026
DebateCommittees of the House

Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion: That the membership of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be amended as follows: Matt Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend) for the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver—Capilano).

May 4, 2026
DebateCriminal Code

S-228 Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of Bill, following its careful study by the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs. At the outset, I want to recognize the important work of the committee. Members heard from 19 witnesses, including advocacy groups, indigenous leaders and legal experts. Their testimony was powerful, grounded in lived experience and essential in

Apr 30, 2026
Debate150th Anniversary of St. Catharines

M r. Speaker, on May 1, 1876, the City of St. Catharines was incorporated. That means 150 years ago, the garden city was born. Over the years, St. Catharines has grown to a vibrant community of nearly 150,000 people. Along the way, we have welcomed communities like Merritton, Louth, Grantham and Port Dalhousie, and yes, we say that right. Every city has its stories. Generations pass, landmarks

Apr 29, 2026
DebateNo. 113

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 25th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs regarding the membership of committees of the House. If the House gives its consent, I move that the 25th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be concurred in.

Apr 28, 2026

No.