John Barlow
- Born
- 1971
- Political Experience
- Canadian Member of Parliament from 2014 until present
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, John Barlow had a career in journalism. He reportedly worked for more than 15 years in the newspaper industry, serving as an editor for several community newspapers, including the Okotoks Western Wheel. Following his journalism career, he worked for the Alberta Wheat Commission as the director of communications and market development. This role involved working on behalf of Alberta's wheat farmers.
Key Relationships & Connections
As the Conservative Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security, John Barlow maintains relationships with major agricultural organizations, industry leaders, and farming groups across Canada. He has served in various shadow cabinet roles under Conservative leaders Andrew Scheer, Erin O'Toole, and Pierre Poilievre, indicating his connection to the party's senior leadership.
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John Barlow won with 54,874 votes (76.3%)
Total votes cast: 71,888
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Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, in reference to the study that is being tabled by my colleague, I think it is very important to highlight that of the recommendations in that report, which were unanimously supported by all parties, there is a recommendation to reverse the closures of those—
Mr. Speaker, Canadian farmers expect the government to defend them at the negotiation table, not leave them behind, yet the Liberals constantly fail farmers in trade disputes. Canadian beef and pork exports to Europe and the United Kingdom dropped to zero last year, yet the Liberals are rushing into a Mercosur agreement despite the risk to Canadian cattle, pork and poultry. Mercosur countries do
Thanks, Mr. Chair. I want to start with Mr. Fagan. You were talking about the importance of programs like a livestock insurance program. Conservatives have been pushing for a national insurance program for quite some time. It's good to hear that it may be implemented as early as tomorrow. I would assume that market certainty would also be very important to you as a producer. The current
They would be bringing Brazilian beef into slaughterhouses here—or trim—mixing it with Canadian beef and selling it across the country. There's not a part of the country that would be safe from this. Thank you very much for that answer. I'm going to pass the rest of my time to my colleague, Mr. Bonk.