Dan Muys
- Born
- December 25, 1970
- Family
- Married, lives in Lynden, Ontario
- Career
- Public relations and communications consultant for 20 years, mostly in the sectors of agriculture, agri-food and energy. Large-scale projects with Cargill and TransCanada (now TC Energy).
- Political Experience
- Chief of Staff for former MP David Sweet from 2008–2020. Held office positions at Queen’s Park and on Parliament Hill, including the provincial Minister’s Office for Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade, and for Brian Mulroney-era federal trade minister Michael Wilson. Ontario PC Party Regional Vice President for South Central Ontario. Elected as MP in 2021.
- Notable
- Associate Shadow Minister for Transport. Previously served as the Deputy Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Communities. Board member for both the Royal Botanical Gardens and Canadian Public Relations Society, as well as membership with the Ancaster Rotary Club.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Dan Muys had a career in communications and public affairs. He reportedly ran his own communications consulting firm. For over a decade, he served as the Director of Public Affairs for the Golden Horseshoe region with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), an organization that advocates for small and medium-sized businesses. He also has extensive experience working in politics as a staff member.
Key Relationships & Connections
Dan Muys has long-standing ties within the Conservative Party. He served as the Chief of Staff to his predecessor, David Sweet, who was the Member of Parliament for the same riding of Flamborough—Glanbrook for 15 years. This connection is significant as Muys worked closely with the person he replaced in Parliament. Additionally, he previously worked as the Director of Communications for Tim Hudak during his time as the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
Where Dan falls on key policy spectrums
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians expect their government to manage public finances responsibly. That means a credible fiscal anchor to bring debt under control, a path to a balanced budget and a full accounting of government borrowing. This costly credit card budget falls well short. Federal debt continues to rise with no plan to balance the overall budget. Debt interest will cost Canadians more than $60
Mr. Speaker, Canadians are paying more at the grocery store and more to keep a roof over their heads. This week the Bank of Canada raised interest rates, meaning higher mortgage payments for families. Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Budget Officer projects annual interest on the federal debt will reach $83 billion by 2031, more than health transfers and more than defence. Debt is rising, interest
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, thepromised Canadians the most ambitious housing plan since the Second World War, yet his own government's numbers tell a different story. According to CMHC, housing starts dropped 11% in the month of September. After a year and a half of more spending, more bureaucracy and more Liberal promises, fewer homes are being built, while home ownership slips further out of
Prime Minister C-39 Mr. Speaker, I am wondering if the member can comment on the fact that the pattern under thehas been to introduce bills, not just Bill, that have sweeping powers for ministers. There is not a lot of detail in this bill, and it is undermining many things.