Costas Menegakis
- Family
- Married, two children, two grandchildren
- Education
- Degree in Business from Concordia University’s Faculty of Commerce
- Career
- Worked in senior corporate management, founded a marketing company providing logistics services
- Political Experience
- MP for Richmond Hill 2011-2015, MP for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill 2025-, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (2013)
- Notable
- Lives in the Oak Ridges area of Richmond Hill, Ontario
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Costas Menegakis had a career in the private sector. He was reportedly a senior executive at the food service company Pizza Pizza Ltd. for many years. He also served as president of Tilwood Inc., a national distribution company. Additionally, he is reported to have founded his own business management consulting firm.
Key Relationships & Connections
During the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Menegakis was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. In this role, he worked closely with the minister at the time, Chris Alexander. He has also been associated with the Hellenic community in Canada, serving as chair of the National Council of the Hellenic Canadian Congress.
Public Controversies
In 2012, it was reported that Elections Canada was reviewing Costas Menegakis's 2011 election campaign expenses. The review focused on whether his campaign had exceeded the legal spending limit, with questions raised about the costs associated with automated phone calls, or "robo-calls". In 2015, Menegakis faced criticism for sending partisan mailings to constituents that were designed to look like official government notices regarding the Universal Child Care Benefit. Opposition parties and critics argued that the mailings improperly used parliamentary resources for partisan advertising.
Where Costas falls on key policy spectrums
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Leah Taylor Roy won with 26,590 votes (42.8%)
Total votes cast: 62,169
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Mr. Speaker, we are heartbroken by the horrific bombing at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan. Innocent lives were taken in a sacred moment of worship in a place that should have been a sanctuary. We grieve with the families of the people killed, and we pray for the wounded and for the community shaken to its core. This attack is a painful reminder that the persecution of Christians is
Oxi Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognizeDay, October 28, a defining moment in modern history and a day of immense pride for the Hellenic Canadian community and for all Hellenes worldwide. oxi On this day in 1940, when faced with an ultimatum from fascist forces to surrender their sovereignty, the people of Greece responded with the resounding word, or “no”. That courage changed the course of
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