Pat Kelly
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Pat Kelly worked in the real estate industry for over two decades. He was a real estate broker and reportedly owned his own brokerage firm. Public disclosures filed with the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner show that he has held various investments, including publicly traded securities in financial and energy companies.
Key Relationships & Connections
Within the Conservative Party, Pat Kelly has served in roles that connect him to party leadership. Under former leader Erin O'Toole, he was appointed as the Shadow Minister for Small Business and Western Economic Diversification. He has also been a long-serving member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, where he has worked on economic policy alongside MPs from different parties.
Public Controversies
In 2016, Pat Kelly was the subject of media reports regarding his expense claims. It was reported that he claimed thousands of dollars in per diems for meals and other expenses while in Ottawa, even though he owned a home in the city. In response to the reports, Kelly stated that the claims were permitted under the rules for Members of Parliament and were intended to help cover the costs of maintaining a second residence required for his work.
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Pat Kelly won with 39,971 votes (58.8%)
Total votes cast: 67,935
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