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Pam Damoff

Pam Damoff

Canadian Liberal politician


Pamela Damoff MP (born March 13)[1] is a Canadian Liberal politician, who was elected to represent the riding of Oakville North—Burlington in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election.

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Personal history

Born in London, Ontario, her father was vice-president of a manufacturing company and her mother was a homemaker. Damoff attended the University of Western Ontario, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980.[2][3][4] She spent 27 years working in financial and investment banking positions and the last 11 year as a self-employed consultant, while she focused on the community.[5] Damoff has lived in Oakville since 1992.[5]

Political career

Damoff was elected to the Oakville Town Council representing Ward 2 in 2010, and re-elected in 2014. During her time on council, she served on the Oakville Public Library Board, the budget committee and the Oakville Tourism Partnership. She was recognized as an advocate for active transportation and better cycling infrastructure in Oakville. Damoff is the chair of Oakville's Terry Fox Run and was the chair of the Oakville Santa Claus Parade.[5]

Oakville Ward 6 councilor Max Khan was the initial Liberal Party candidate for Oakville North—Burlington in the 2015 federal election, but he died suddenly in March 2015, leaving a need to nominate a new candidate.[6] Damoff announced her candidacy for the nomination on April 29, 2015, with the support of Khan's father.[5] She subsequently secured the nomination, and narrowly won the following general election.[7]

Damoff was named vice-chair of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women in December 2015.[8] In April 2019, she fainted at her desk in the House of Commons during question period.[9]

She was re-elected in the 2019 election.[10] Shortly after, she was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller.[11]

Electoral record

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References

  1. Winter 2011 Alumni of Western U
  2. Gregory, Michael (20 October 2014). "Oakville Votes: Pam Damoff, Ward 2 Town Council candidate". The Oakville Beaver. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. Lea, David (29 April 2015). "Damoff to seek Liberal nomination for Oakville North-Burlington". The Oakville Beaver. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  4. Hall, Diana (29 March 2015). "Oakville town Councillor Max Khan dies". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  5. Le, Julia (20 October 2015). "UPDATED: Liberal Pam Damoff takes new Oakville North—Burlington MP seat". The Oakville Beaver. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  6. Slack, Julie (October 21, 2019). "Liberal Pam Damoff thrilled with victory in Oakville North-Burlington". Inside Halton. Torstar. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  7. Slack, Julie (December 16, 2019). "Oakville North-Burlington MP Pam Damoff 'humbled by trust placed in me by the Prime Minister'". Inside Halton. Torstar. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  8. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  9. "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  10. "Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates". Archived from the original on August 15, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2015.

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