Dave Epp
- Born
- June 10, 1962
- Career
- Farmer
- Political Experience
- Elected to represent the riding of Chatham-Kent—Leamington in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2019 Canadian federal election
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Dave Epp was a third-generation farmer in Leamington, Ontario. He was a partner in Lycoland Farms Ltd., a family-owned agricultural business that grows cash crops and vegetables. His public disclosures with the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner have listed this farm as a declarable asset. Epp has also been involved in agricultural organizations. He reportedly served as the chair of the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers and was a director for the Ontario Farmers' Vegetable Growers' Marketing Board.
Public Controversies
In 2021, Dave Epp was one of several Conservative MPs who reportedly hired a summer student through the Canada Summer Jobs program who was publicly associated with an anti-abortion group. The decision drew criticism from pro-choice advocates who questioned the use of the federal program for such a hiring. Epp also received media attention for voting against Bill C-6, a bill designed to ban conversion therapy. He explained his vote by stating that while he opposed the practice of conversion therapy, he believed the bill's definition was too broad and could unintentionally criminalize private conversations. The bill ultimately passed with support from many Conservative MPs.
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Dave Epp won with 41,612 votes (57.5%)
Total votes cast: 72,351
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