Lawrence MacAulay

The Honourable
Lawrence MacAulay
PC MP
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Assumed office
November 4, 2015
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Preceded by Gerry Ritz
Solicitor General of Canada
In office
November 23, 1998 – October 22, 2002
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
Preceded by Andy Scott
Succeeded by Wayne Easter
Minister of Labour
In office
June 11, 1997 – November 23, 1998
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
Preceded by Alfonso Gagliano
Succeeded by Claudette Bradshaw
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Cardigan
Assumed office
November 21, 1988
Preceded by Pat Binns
Personal details
Born (1946-09-09) September 9, 1946
St. Peters Bay, Prince Edward Island
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Frances (O'Connell) MacAulay
Children Carolyn
Rita
Lynn
Residence St. Peters Bay
Profession Farmer
Religion Roman Catholic

Lawrence A. MacAulay, PC MP (born September 9, 1946) is a Canadian politician, who has represented the riding of Cardigan, Prince Edward Island in the House of Commons since 1988. On November 4, 2015, he was appointed the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in the present Cabinet, headed by Justin Trudeau.[1] As a senior cabinet minister, MacAulay is second in the order of succession, after Trudeau and Ralph Goodale.[2]

Born in St. Peters Bay, Prince Edward Island, MacAulay is a current member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Cardigan, Prince Edward Island since 1988. MacAulay is a former farmer. He is a former Minister of Labour, Solicitor General of Canada, Secretary of State (Veterans) and Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency).[3] He was also the Official Opposition Critic for Seniors.

On 20 March 2014, MacAulay became the longest-serving MP in the history of Prince Edward Island, surpassing the record previously set by Angus MacLean.[3]

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalLawrence MacAulay 14,621 65.03 +15.40 –
ConservativeJulius Patkai 3,632 16.15 –22.22 –
New DemocraticBilly Cann 2,503 11.13 +0.84 –
GreenTeresa Doyle 1,434 6.38 +4.61 –
Christian HeritageChristene Squires 295 1.31 – –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 22,485100.0   $169,730.26
Total rejected ballots 960.43–0.08
Turnout 22,58178.47+0.18
Eligible voters 28,777
Liberal hold Swing +18.81
Source: Elections Canada[4][5]
Canadian federal election, 2011
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalLawrence MacAulay 10,486 49.63 -3.18 $40,566.83
ConservativeMichael Currie 8,107 38.37 +8.48 $60,502.86
New DemocraticLorne Cudmore 2,164 10.24 +2.11 $1,837.23
GreenLeslie Stewart 373 1.77 -1.96 $1,714.72
Total valid votes/Expense limit 21,130100.0  –$69,835.73
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 108 0.51-0.02
Turnout 21,238 78.29+8.03
Eligible voters 27,127
Liberal hold Swing -5.83
Sources:[6][7]
Canadian federal election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalLawrence MacAulay 10,105 52.81 -3.35 $35,000.12
ConservativeSid McMullin 5,661 29.59 -4.09 $29,907.51
New DemocraticMike Avery 1,556 8.13 +0.66 $1,316.84
IndependentLarry McGuire 1,101 5.75 – none listed
GreenEmma Daughton 710 3.71 +1.02 $2,546.13
Total valid votes/Expense limit 19,133 100.0  –$67,487
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 1010.53 -0.03
Turnout 19,234 70.26-5.07
Eligible voters 27,374
Liberal hold Swing +0.37
Canadian federal election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalLawrence MacAulay 11,542 56.16 +2.78 $38,353.41
ConservativeDon Gillis 6,923 33.68 +0.44 $62,756.67
New DemocraticEdith Perry 1,535 7.47 -2.68 $1,532.80
GreenHaida Arsenault-Antolick 553 2.69 -0.54 $679.02
Total valid votes/Expense limit 20,533 100.0  –$63,115
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 116 0.56
Turnout 20,649 75.33
Eligible voters 27,411
Liberal hold Swing +1.17
Canadian federal election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalLawrence MacAulay 11,064 53.38 +6.56 $54,157.07
ConservativePeter McQuaid 6,889 33.24 -14.78 $59,824.10
New DemocraticDave MacKinnon 2,103 10.15 +5.09 $20,929.08
GreenJeremy Stiles 670 3.23 – $1,315.34
Total valid votes/Expense limit 20,726100.0  –$61,091
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 1370.66
Turnout 20,86376.2
Eligible voters 27,656
Liberal notional hold Swing +10.67
Changes from 2000 are based on redistributed results. Change for the Conservatives is based on the combined totals of the Progressive Conservatives and the Canadian Alliance.
Canadian federal election, 2000
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
LiberalLawrence MacAulay 8,545 48.06 +3.01
Progressive ConservativeKevin MacAdam 8,269 46.51 +2.05
AllianceDarrell Hickox 500 2.81
New DemocraticDeborah Kelly Hawkes 465 2.62 -7.88
Total valid votes 17,779 100.00
Canadian federal election, 1997
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
LiberalLawrence MacAulay 7,555 45.05 -16.59
Progressive ConservativeDan Hughes 7,456 44.46 +11.79
New DemocraticLarry Duchesne 1,761 10.50 +4.81
Total valid votes 16,772100.00
Canadian federal election, 1993
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
LiberalLawrence MacAulay 10,115 61.64 +10.02
Progressive ConservativeWilbur MacDonald 5,360 32.67 -11.26
New DemocraticReg Phelan 934 5.69 +1.23
Total valid votes 16,409100.00
Canadian federal election, 1988
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
LiberalLawrence MacAulay 9,325 51.62 +9.48
Progressive ConservativePat Binns 7,936 43.93 -9.43
New DemocraticGertrude Partridge 805 4.46 -0.04
Total valid votes 18,066 100.00

References

  1. ↑ "Full list of Justin Trudeau's cabinet 31-member cabinet includes 15 women, attempt at regional balance". CBC News. 2015-11-04.
  2. ↑ McGregor, Janyce (7 November 2015). "Justin Trudeau's cabinet: 6 changes found in the fine print". CBC News. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  3. 1 2 Sharratt, Steve (20 March 2014). "Cardigan MP Lawrence MacAulay breaks political record". The Charlottetown Guardian. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "October 19, 2015 Election Results — Cardigan (Validated results)". Elections Canada. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
  6. ↑ Elections Canada – Official voting results, Forty-first general election, 2011
  7. ↑ Elections Canada – Candidate's electoral campaign return, 41st general election
29th Ministry – Cabinet of Justin Trudeau
Cabinet Post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Gerry Ritz Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food
2015–present		 Incumbent
26th Ministry – Cabinet of Jean Chrétien
Cabinet Posts (2)
Predecessor Office Successor
Andy Scott Solicitor General of Canada
1998–2002		 Wayne Easter
Alfonso Gagliano Minister of Labour
1997–1998		 Claudette Bradshaw
Sub-Cabinet Posts (2)
Predecessor Title Successor
new post replacing Secretary of State (Veterans) and Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Secretary of State (Veterans) (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
(1996–1997)		 Fred Mifflin as Minister of State for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of Veterans Affairs
Secretary of State (Veterans)
(1993–1996)		 post replaced with Secretary of State (Veterans and Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
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