Marco Mendicino

Marco Mendicino
MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Eglinton—Lawrence
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by Joe Oliver
Personal details
Born (1973-07-28) July 28, 1973
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Diana Iannetta
Children Michaela
Gemma
Residence Toronto, Ontario
Alma mater Carleton University
University of Windsor
York University
Profession Lawyer

Marco Mendicino, MP (born July 28, 1973) is a Canadian Liberal politician, who was elected to represent the riding of Eglinton—Lawrence in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election.[1]

Background

Mendicino studied political science at Carleton University prior to attending law school at the University of Windsor. Later in his career he also studied human resources management at York University's Schulich School of Business.[2] He worked as a federal prosecutor for ten years, during which time he was involved in the handling of the "Toronto 18" terrorism case.[3] He also worked for the Law Society of Upper Canada, served as the president of the Association of Justice Counsel, and taught as an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School.[3]

Politics

An occasional member of the Eglinton—Lawrence Liberal riding executive, and having served as counsel to Mike Colle's provincial Liberal campaign in 2014, Mendicino stood for the federal nomination for the 2015 general election. He faced a major battle for the nomination after Eve Adams crossed the floor to join the Liberal Party[4] and, with the support of party leader Justin Trudeau, sought the Liberal nomination in Eglinton—Lawrence. Mendicino secured the support of former interim Liberal leader Bob Rae and nearby incumbent MP Judy Sgro.[3] He defeated Adams at the July 26, 2015, nomination meeting by 1,936 to 1,100 votes.[5]

In the general election, Mendicino faced the incumbent Conservative MP and then-current Finance Minister Joe Oliver and a surprise New Democratic Party nominee in former Saskatchewan finance minister Andrew Thomson. Mendicino attacked Thomson as a parachute candidate.[6] Ultimately, Mendicino won the election.[1][7]

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalMarco Mendicino 27,278 48.89 +10.47 $0.00
ConservativeJoe Oliver 23,788 42.64 -4.17 $181,796.30
New DemocraticAndrew Thomson 3,505 6.28 -5.32 $114,205.95
GreenMatthew Chisholm 799 1.43 -1.74 $0.00
LibertarianEthan Buchman 308 0.55 – $217.60
Animal AllianceRudy Brunell Solomonvici 114 0.20 – $5,123.72
Total valid votes/Expense limit 55,79299.94 $210,250.87
Total rejected ballots 3280.58-0.04
Turnout 56,12072.45+4.43
Eligible voters 77,463
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing –
Source: Elections Canada[8][9]

References

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