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May 19, 2020

Andrew Scheer Statement on Canadian Forces Snowbirds Crash

Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, issued the following statement on the crash of a Canadian Forces Snowbirds aircraft near Kamloops, BC: “On behalf of the entire Conservative caucus, I would like to express our sincere condolences to the family...

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May 19, 2020

The Conservative Case for Parliamentary Democracy

Ottawa, ON – Today, Conservative members of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, Blake Richards, John Brassard, Eric Duncan and Corey Tochor published a report outlining the Conservative case for parliamentary democracy and calling on the Trudeau government to restore normal Parliamentary sittings.“There has been a tremendous amount...

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May 19, 2020

James Cumming Responds to Government’s CEBA Changes

Edmonton, AB – Today, James Cumming, Conservative Shadow Minister for Small Business and Export Promotion, issued the following statement regarding the Trudeau government’s decision to expand the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account:“Canada’s Conservatives are committed to helping Canadian business owners and workers through these trying times. Last...

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May 19, 2020

Hon. Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, issues statement to celebrate Vesak

Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, issued the following statement on Vesak: “Today, Buddhists in Canada and around the world will commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and the passing of Buddha.  “As the most important day in Buddhism, the community would normally celebrate by...

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Philip Lawrence

Meet Your MP

Conservative Member of Parliament for
Northumberland-Peterborough South

Be sure to visit the official website for Philip Lawrence MP at 

http://philiplawrencemp.ca/

Philip started his studies in Political Science at Brock University where he earned his BA. He went on to attend Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of business to obtain his law degree and MBA. He started his practice in law with a focus on taxation and corporations. In 2008 he joined one of Canada’s largest financial institution becoming the third generation in his family to work in Financial Services.

He was one of the best financial planners within the Estate and Financial Planning team. Philip also chose to contribute to his profession by volunteering at the Financial Planning Standards Council. He participated in developing the examination questions and eventually moving to the disciplinary committee, where he continues to serve.

Philip is the son of James (Jim) and Leslie Lawrence. Jim worked in insurance and financial services, bringing Philip on as an associate during his university studies. Leslie was a teacher. The family spent brief periods in Regina, Saskatchewan and the Durham area before his settling in the small town of Pelham Ontario, where they had a horse farm, Southwinds Stables. Philip quickly learned the importance of hard work and how to take care of horses. As he grew into a young teenager he helped the family with managing over 30 horses being boarded at the facility, gave riding lessons and ran summer camps with his sister.

In 2004 Philip married Natasha. Natasha is an Occupational Therapist. They moved to a farm in Orono, Ontario in January 2013 and they were soon blessed with their two children, James (age 4) and Margaret (age 3). Philip enjoys riding... Read Bio