Terry Duguid
- Born
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Master's Degree in Environmental Science
- Career
- President of Sustainable Development International; Chairman of the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission; President and CEO of the Gateway North Marketing Agency; Founding president of the International Centre for Infectious Diseases
- Political Experience
- Winnipeg City Council from 1989 to 1995; Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South since 2015; Minister of Environment and Climate Change (March to May 2025); Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (December 2024 to March 2025)
- Notable
- Executive director of the Manitoba Liberal Party in the 1980s; Ran for mayor of Winnipeg in 1995; Appointed the government lead for the efforts to clean-up Lake Winnipeg in November 2017; Successfully advocated for the creation of the Canada Water Agency and its headquarters to be established in Winnipeg.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Terry Duguid had a career focused on environmental and health sectors. He was the president of the International Centre for Infectious Diseases, a non-profit organization based in Winnipeg. He also reportedly worked as an environmental consultant. Prior to his federal career, he served on Winnipeg's City Council from 1989 to 1995.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a Member of Parliament, Terry Duguid has served in several key roles that connect him to senior government figures. He has been appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and also as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water. These roles indicate a close working relationship with the respective ministers and the Prime Minister's Office on specific policy files.
Public Controversies
In 2017, Terry Duguid faced media scrutiny over travel expenses. Reports indicated that he had charged taxpayers for a flight to Ottawa that included a stop in Toronto to attend the Grey Cup championship game. Following the reports, Duguid stated that the expenses were filed in error by a staff member and that he had repaid the portion of the flight related to the Grey Cup stop.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise to table e-petition 7165, signed by hundreds of Canadians, in support of Canada water week. Last month, people from around the world celebrated World Water Day on March 22, and petitioners are calling on the House to recognize every week in which March 22 falls as Canada water week Leading up to World Water Day, a group of students at Toronto Metropolitan University