Ziad Aboultaif
- Born
- September 10, 1966
- Family
- Married to Elizabeth since 1991, two sons
- Career
- Co-owner and co-managed Axxess Furniture Inc., an Edmonton-based furniture distribution business, for 12 years.
- Political Experience
- First elected to represent the riding of Edmonton Manning in the House of Commons in the 2015 federal election. Shadow minister of National Revenue (2015-2017), shadow minister for International Development (2 years), shadow minister for Digital Government (1 year). Re-elected in 2019, 2021 and 2025.
- Notable
- Originally from Lebanon, immigrated to Canada in 1990. Made a partial-liver donation to his son in 2003. Holds Dual-citizenship with Lebanon. Alberta Centennial Medal, Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal, Uzbekistan's 30th National Anniversary Medal, and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Fellow at the Royal Canadian Geographic Society.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Ziad Aboultaif was a business owner in Edmonton, Alberta. He reportedly owned and operated a car dealership, A-Z Auto, for many years. His background is in business and entrepreneurship, and he has spoken about his experience as a small business owner in the House of Commons.
Public Controversies
In May 2021, Aboultaif faced criticism and calls for an apology after making comments in the House of Commons during a debate on a bill to ban conversion therapy. He was accused of linking the LGBTQ community with "the failed experiment of communism," a remark that was condemned by political opponents and LGBTQ advocates as harmful and inappropriate. Aboultaif later stated his words were taken out of context. He also sponsored a private member's bill, C-210, concerning organ donation, which passed in 2019. While the bill's intent to make it easier for Canadians to register as organ donors was widely supported, some aspects of the bill and its wording reportedly drew criticism from some medical experts and advocacy groups who raised concerns about potential pressure on individuals and the role of the federal government in a provincial jurisdiction.
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Ziad Aboultaif won with 26,445 votes (53.1%)
Total votes cast: 49,807
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Mr. Speaker, the presented budget would bring lots of debt to Canadian households, which is something that would be unbearable. It is already unbearable and will become even worse in a few years. Somebody has to pay this debt, and that somebody is our future generations. Is the hon. member not worried about how much debt Canadians will have to take on in the next years just because of the way
Mr. Speaker, the current legislation has failed to protect Canadians with mental health and some veterans. Why does the government need to listen this time and make sure that protection is there for vulnerable Canadians?
Mr. Speaker, in March, 2.4 million Canadians had to rely on the food bank. The Bank of Canada expects prices to rise through next year. This is an out-of-touch government. Excessive taxation and rising energy costs are making it worse for Canadians. Conservatives would lower costs at the grocery store by scrapping all federal taxes on diesel sales until at least next Canada Day. Why would the
Mr. Speaker, today I remember a friend of mine, Alex Tsang, who accessed the system three years ago, and it was a very difficult moment for him and his family. I visited with him at his place hours before he went to take the procedure. The question remains in the mind of all Canadians, and that is about justice, when it comes to this important bill that we have been visiting over and over since
C-218 Mr. Speaker, my colleague mentioned Bill, which sought justice and protection for people with mental illness from the expansion of this bill. If he does not mind, I wonder if he could elaborate on what he meant by that and why the bill was necessary to protect vulnerable Canadians.
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, theis telling Canadians to just trust him. He wants Canadians to buy fish in the ocean without even seeing them. I think it would be responsible for the Prime Minister to explain that to Canadians, since he is a fantastic economist, and make them understand what he is trying to do. The government has been borrowing money for the last 11 years non-stop. How long is it
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member representing the government is omitting a key fact. The government, for the last 11 years, has been borrowing money and promising Canadians that the next day will be a better day. The government is printing money and piling on the debt. Our debt service is somewhere around $60 billion, and will probably be $80 billion in two or three years. That is very concerning.
Madam Speaker, Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful. There is a lot to be thankful for, including the beautiful country we live in, but since the Liberals took office 11 years ago, costs have been on the rise, including for Thanksgiving dinner, which will be 10% more expensive this year. Conservatives have shared our plan to cut fuel taxes and save Canadians money. Will the Liberals admit that