David Bexte
- Career
- Energy executive, farmer
- Political Experience
- Elected Member of Parliament for Bow River in the 2025 Canadian federal election
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, David Bexte worked as a journalist and political commentator. He is known for his work with right-wing media outlets, including serving as the Alberta correspondent for The Western Standard and previously working for Rebel News.
Key Relationships & Connections
David Bexte's professional background connects him to organizations like Rebel News, founded by Ezra Levant, and The Western Standard. In his pursuit of the Conservative nomination for Bow River, he successfully challenged the long-serving incumbent Member of Parliament, Martin Shields, who had held the seat since 2015.
Public Controversies
During his nomination and subsequent by-election campaigns, David Bexte faced public scrutiny over his past social media activity. Media reports highlighted previous posts that were criticized by opponents as being transphobic. He was also reportedly criticized for sharing content considered to be misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines.
Where David falls on key policy spectrums
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Total votes cast: 56,554
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Mr. Speaker, they are the masters of a looming disaster. Job one for the Liberal government should have been saving Canadians money on fuel, food and homes. Instead, they added $765 billion in new debt. The Liberals keep claiming Conservatives are talking down Canada. We are not. We are calling out a government whose out of control spending keeps Canadians down and dependent on the government.
Mr. Speaker, it is important. This is extraordinarily contentious. It is absolutely a matter of conscience. We have different perspectives, but this transcends that. The role of the House of Commons transcends the individual opinion, in that we have to err on the side of caution until we collectively understand the impact. We cannot take the risk of making a mistake. We cannot take the risk of
Mr. Speaker, it is always an honour to stand in this House and speak for the constituents of Bow River. This is a deeply held and personal issue for so many people across the country. I am often skeptical of government intervention in the economy, on the farm and in the private lives of Canadians. I believe the government should respect the freedom of people in their own decisions. C-41 I also
Mr. Speaker, it is quite simple. I would like to thank the member across the way for the question, because it is important. This issue is a matter of conscience, and we all have different perspectives on it, which is quite evident, but it comes down to the point that I made earlier that this is a final decision. If we get it wrong and we cannot communicate properly and evidence the refusal at the
Mr. Speaker, I am thankful for the genuine question from the member opposite. I have been through the palliative care process with my father and other members of my family, and I understand completely the compassion of health care providers and their desire to provide the standard of care that we have come to expect. However, that does not take away from the circumstance that we find ourselves
parliamentary secretary to the government House leader Mr. Speaker, my colleague's passionate and very poignant speech was about economic opportunities for his riding that are not being acted on. I would like him to expand a bit. I believe he was in the chamber when thementioned the quiet part out loud, that all the grocery tax rebates and benefits are really just a repackaging of the GST rebate.
Madam Speaker, after 11 years of the Liberal government, arbitrary and out-of-control taxation is only making matters worse. This Thanksgiving, Canadian families are paying more just to put food on the table. Dalhousie University estimates that a Thanksgiving turkey dinner will cost 10% more this year. Meanwhile, Canadian farmers, including farmers in Bow River, are facing the most expensive
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