Doug Eyolfson
- Born
- January 1, 1963 — Winnipeg
- Education
- Studied medicine at the University of Manitoba
- Career
- Emergency department physician in Winnipeg for 20 years; Flight Physician with Manitoba Air Ambulance, medical director of Manitoba's Land Ambulance Program and medical director of the Province of Manitoba's EMS Medical Dispatch Centre.
- Political Experience
- First elected to the House of Commons in the 2015 Canadian federal election, serving as the member of Parliament (MP) for Winnipeg West. Defeated in 2019, re-elected in 2025.
- Notable
- Saved the life of a man who went into cardiac arrest on a transit bus on February 9, 2013. Suffered a cardiac arrest in July 2022 and had a quadruple bypass surgery.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Doug Eyolfson was a physician. He worked as an emergency room doctor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for approximately 20 years. During his time as a Member of Parliament, he also served as the medical director for the Manitoba Air Ambulance program.
Public Controversies
In 2017, Doug Eyolfson faced criticism for comments he made in the House of Commons directed at Conservative MP Michelle Rempel. During a debate, Eyolfson reportedly made a remark about Rempel's previous experience as a sommelier, which was viewed by some as dismissive and sexist. He later issued an apology for his comments.
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Mr. Speaker, I spent eight years working in Seven Oaks hospital. That particular place is near and dear to my heart. I thought that the provincial government's closing its emergency room was a terrible mistake. However, this spring update is in addition to the many initiatives over the last 10 years that have helped lower-income Canadians, such as the Canada child benefit and the school
Mr. Speaker, the fact is that, as we have said, we are bringing relief to the lowest-income Canadians. This includes seniors.
Mr. Speaker, the statement read by the hon. member, for whom I have tremendous respect, is simply an exploration of options and nothing more.
University—Rosedale Mr. Speaker, I would like to start by saying I will be sharing my time with the member for. We are living through a period of real global uncertainty. Trade tensions are rising. Conflicts around the world are disrupting supply chains and prices are being pushed up by forces that no single country controls. That is the reality Canadians are living with, but Canadians are not
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his kind words. This benefit is meant to give maximum relief to the lowest-income Canadians, and that is what it does. It is not a one-size-fits-all answer, but it is targeted toward the lowest-income Canadians.