John Brassard (born May 11, 1964) is a

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politician, who was elected to represent the riding of

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in the

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in the

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. Brassard is a former firefighter.

Political career

Barrie City Council (to 2015)

Brassard is a former

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for the

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Federal Member of Parliament (2015-present)

Brassard was re-elected to represent the same riding at the

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as well as the

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. Brassard occupied the position Deputy Whip of the Official Opposition in the 42nd and 43rd Commons, in addition to various Committee roles. On February 5, 2022 he was appointed

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by new interim Leader of the Conservative Party

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Electoral record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Brassard, John 1964 births Living people Conservative Party of Canada MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario Canadian firefighters Barrie city councillors Politicians from Montreal Canadian radio personalities 21st-century Canadian politicians