Yvan Baker
- Born
- December 8, 1977 — Toronto, Ontario
- Family
- Engaged to Amanda Simard
- Education
- BBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University; Master of Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire
- Career
- Worked for Scotiabank; Executive Assistant to the Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre Borys Wrzesnewskyj; management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group; started his own consultancy based out of Toronto; taught Master of Business Administration students at Schulich School of Business at York University.
- Political Experience
- Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the provincial riding of Etobicoke Centre from 2014 to 2018; member of Parliament (MP) for the federal riding of Etobicoke Centre since 2019.
- Notable
- Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Yvan Baker served as a Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke Centre from 2014 to 2018. His professional career prior to elected office includes working as a management consultant for the Boston Consulting Group. He also reportedly held a corporate responsibility position at BMO Financial Group.
Key Relationships & Connections
Yvan Baker succeeded Borys Wrzesnewskyj as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre, and reportedly received his endorsement. As a former MPP, he served in the Ontario Liberal government under then-Premier Kathleen Wynne. Baker is also known for his strong connections within the Ukrainian Canadian community and has worked with organizations like the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.
Public Controversies
During the 2019 federal election, Yvan Baker's campaign spending received some media attention. Reports focused on a contract his campaign awarded to a consulting firm for get-out-the-vote services. The firm was reportedly connected to a well-known Liberal strategist, which raised questions from opposition parties. According to reports, Elections Canada reviewed the matter, but no formal charges or penalties were publicly announced.
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Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Official Languages, entitled “Proposals from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Official Languages Regarding the Proposed Official Languages Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations”.
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