Marcus Powlowski
- Born
- January 20, 1960 — Kaministiquia, Ontario
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Toronto, 1982; Doctor of Medicine, University of Toronto, 1986; Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Toronto, 1997; Master's degree in Public Health, Harvard University, 2004; Master of Laws (LLM), Georgetown University, 2008
- Career
- Practiced medicine for seven years in Swaziland, The Gambia, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu; Practiced medicine for two years in Norway House Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba; Emergency Room physician at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Health legislation consultant for the World Health Organization; Taught Global Health and Global Health Law at Lakehead University and the University of San Francisco.
- Political Experience
- Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Thunder Bay—Rainy River since 2019
- Notable
- Son of Peter and Liz Powlowski, owners of the Strawberry Hill pottery workshop in Thunder Bay. Of Ukrainian ancestry. His paternal grandparents immigrated from Ukraine to Thunder Bay, where Powlowski's grandmother ran Annie’s Confectionary on East Brock Street in Fort William for over 60 years.
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Before entering politics, Marcus Powlowski worked as an emergency room physician in Thunder Bay. He also reportedly worked as a doctor for international organizations, including the World Health Organization in various countries. Powlowski holds degrees in both medicine and law, as well as a master's degree in public health from Harvard University.
Public Controversies
In May 2021, Powlowski faced criticism for comments he made during a House of Commons committee meeting that was studying sexual misconduct in the Canadian military. While questioning a witness who was a survivor of military sexual assault, he reportedly asked if her experience was as bad as that of another survivor, which drew condemnation from opposition MPs and others. Powlowski later issued a public apology, stating that his comments were insensitive and that he regretted them.
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Marcus Powlowski won with 21,125 votes (48.5%)
Total votes cast: 43,531
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