Shafqat Ali
- Career
- Worked in real estate
- Political Experience
- Elected to the House of Commons in 2021. Re-elected in 2025.
- Notable
- President of the Treasury Board of Canada since 2025. Apologized to the House of Commons for attending virtually from a toilet stall.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Shafqat Ali reportedly worked as a real estate agent. His public disclosures with the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner list rental income from a property in Brampton, Ontario.
Potential Conflicts of Interest
In 2022, the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner investigated Shafqat Ali regarding sponsored travel. The investigation found that he had accepted a trip to Pakistan sponsored by the Pakistani government but failed to publicly declare the gift within the required 30-day timeframe. The Commissioner's report concluded that this failure contravened the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons.
Public Controversies
In 2022, media reports identified Shafqat Ali as one of several Members of Parliament who had hired a sibling to work in their constituency office. While hiring a sister was not against parliamentary rules at the time, the practice drew public criticism regarding nepotism. Following these reports, the Board of Internal Economy, which governs MP spending, changed the rules to prohibit MPs from hiring their siblings.
Where Shafqat falls on key policy spectrums
Your Money
People & Society
How We're Governed
Land & Community
Shafqat Ali won with 21,532 votes (48.8%)
Total votes cast: 44,080
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