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Tim Uppal

Tim Uppal PC MP (born November 14, 1974) is a Canadian politician, banker, and radio host who is the member for Edmonton Mill Woods in the Parliament of Canada.[2] He served as the Conservative Member of Parliament for Edmonton—Sherwood Park from 2008 to 2015. On July 15, 2013, Uppal was moved from Minister of State for Democratic Reform to the portfolio of Minister of State (Multiculturalism).

The Honourable
Tim Uppal
PC MP
Uppal in 2017
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Incumbent
Assumed office
September 13, 2022
Serving with Melissa Lantsman
LeaderPierre Poilievre
Preceded byLuc Berthold
Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party
Incumbent
Assumed office
September 13, 2022
Serving with Melissa Lantsman
PresidentRobert Batherson
LeaderPierre Poilievre
Preceded byLuc Berthold
Conservative Party Caucus Liaison
In office
September 2, 2020 – February 2, 2022
LeaderErin O'Toole
Preceded byDiane Finley
Succeeded byEric Duncan
Minister for Democratic Reform
In office
May 18, 2011 – July 15, 2013
Prime MinisterStephen Harper
Preceded bySteven Fletcher
Succeeded byPierre Poilievre
Member of Parliament
for Edmonton Mill Woods
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 21, 2019
Preceded byAmarjeet Sohi
Member of Parliament
for Edmonton—Sherwood Park
In office
October 14, 2008 – August 4, 2015
Preceded byKen Epp
Succeeded byZiad Aboultaif
(Edmonton Manning)
Garnett Genuis
(Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan)
Personal details
Born (1974-11-14) November 14, 1974 (age 50)
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Political partyConservative
Other political
affiliations		Alliance (2000–2003)
SpouseKiran Bhinder
Children3
Residence(s)Edmonton, Alberta
Alma materUniversity of Western Ontario (MBA)[1]
ProfessionBanker, politician, radio host

Uppal's riding was abolished ahead of the 2015 election, and he opted to transfer to the newly created riding of Edmonton Mill Woods. He lost to Liberal candidate Amarjeet Sohi, but won the seat from Sohi in the 2019 election. He was re-elected in 2021.

In 2022, Uppal was named Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party.

Early life

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Uppal was born on November 14, 1974, in New Westminster, British Columbia, and was raised in Edmonton, Alberta. His family were Sikhs who emigrated from Punjab, India. From 1992 to 1997, he was executive producer and host of a radio show on CKER in Edmonton. In 2004, he became a residential mortgage manager at TD Canada Trust. Uppal is the founder and president of the South Edmonton Youth Group and has been a member of the Capital Health, Community Health Council since 2001. For several years, he was an active member of the Sherwood Park Chamber of Commerce and the Sherwood Park Rotary Club. He was also a founding member of the Edmonton Police Community Advisory Council.

Member of Parliament

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In the 2000 federal election, Uppal ran for the Canadian Alliance in the riding of Edmonton Southeast, where he lost by fewer than 5,000 votes. In the 2004 federal election, he was defeated again, but only by 134 votes. And in the 2008 federal election, Uppal won the riding of Edmonton-Sherwood Park, becoming Member of Parliament for the Alberta riding.

In December 2008, Uppal was appointed to the Standing Committee on Health and the Standing Committee on Heritage.[3] He was promoted to acting chair of the Health Committee in 2010.

Abortion

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Uppal voted in support of Bill C-233 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sex-selective abortion), which would make it a criminal offence for a medical practitioner to knowingly perform an abortion solely on the grounds of the child's genetic sex.[4][non-primary source needed]

National Holocaust Monument

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In 2007, Laura Grosman, a student at the University of Ottawa, and granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, began advocating for a monument to be constructed to commemorate the atrocities committed by the Nazis. Initially, Grosman teamed up with Conservative MP Peter Kent, a former journalist and news anchor, who pledged his support. However, due to his appointment to the Stephen Harper cabinet, Kent couldn't introduce a private member's bill. Kent sought out Uppal, who had a prime position on the order paper and agreed to sponsor the bill - eventually named Bill C-442. Uppal considered this endeavor a vital contribution to Canada and, alongside Grosman, worked to secure all-party support.[5] Uppal also said he was influenced to support the initiative by his wife Kiran, who joined the Ottawa March of the Living delegation in 1994, the only Sikh participant taking part in the journey.[6] Uppal introduced Bill C-442 in 2010. Speaking in the House of Commons, he noted that Canada was the only allied nation without a Holocaust memorial.[7]

Bill C-442 was passed in the House of Commons with unanimous support from all parties. The bill received Royal Assent in March 2011. The National Holocaust Monument was officially unveiled in Ottawa on September 27, 2017.

Minister of State (Democratic Reform)

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In 2011, Uppal was appointed Minister of State (Democratic Reform). Uppal is the first Turban-wearing Sikh to be appointed to the Canadian Cabinet, one of five Visible Minorities serving as Ministers in the Harper government. During his time as Minister of State for Democratic Reform, Uppal focused on the issue of over-populated constituencies and redistribution of federal riding borders.

Minister of State (Multiculturalism)

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In July 2013, in a cabinet reshuffle, Uppal was appointed Minister of State (Multiculturalism).[8]

Electoral record

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2021 Canadian federal election: Edmonton Mill Woods
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Tim Uppal 18,392 37.9% -12.4
Liberal Ben Henderson 16,499 34.0% 0.4
New Democratic Nigel Logan 10,553 21.8% 9.7
People's Paul Edward McCormack 2,898 6.0% 4.2
Communist Naomi Rankin 172 0.4% -
Total valid votes 48,514
Total rejected ballots 380
Turnout 48,894
Eligible voters 77,062
Conservative hold Swing -6.4
Source: Elections Canada[9]


2019 Canadian federal election: Edmonton Mill Woods
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Tim Uppal 26,736 50.3% 9.24 $95,203.34
Liberal Amarjeet Sohi 17,879 33.6% -7.64 $100,305.12
New Democratic Nigel Logan 6,422 12.1% -0.68 $6,657.04
Green Tanya Herbert 968 1.8% -0.41 none listed
People's Annie Young 953 1.8% - $393.75
Christian Heritage Don Melanson 219 0.4% -0.18 $2,626.06
Total valid votes/expense limit 53,177 100.0
Total rejected ballots 342
Turnout 53,519 69.0
Eligible voters 77,610
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing 8.49
Source: Elections Canada[10][11][12]
2015 Canadian federal election: Edmonton Mill Woods
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Amarjeet Sohi 20,423 41.24 29.52 $136,379.94
Conservative Tim Uppal 20,331 41.06 -17.88 $126,472.41
New Democratic Jasvir Deol 6,330 12.78 -12.61 $55,302.53
Green Ralph McLean 1,096 2.21 -0.78 $1,671.63
Independent Colin Stubbs 560 1.13 – $5,091.44
Libertarian Allen K.W. Paley 396 0.80 – –
Christian Heritage Peter Downing 285 0.58 – $3,798.53
Communist Naomi Rankin 96 0.19 – –
Total valid votes/expense limit 49,517 99.54   $206,234.63
Total rejected ballots 227 0.46 –
Turnout 49,744 67.84 –
Eligible voters 73,323
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing 23.70
These results were subject to a judicial recount,[13] and modified from the validated results in accordance with the Judge's rulings. The margin of Sohi over Uppal increased from 79 votes to 92 votes as a result of the recount.[14]
Source: Elections Canada[15][16]


2011 Canadian federal election: Edmonton—Sherwood Park
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Tim Uppal 24,623 44.66 8.82 $92,544
Independent James Ford 16,263 29.50 -2.95 $43,356
New Democratic Mike Scott 7,971 14.46 1.57 $61
Liberal Rick Szostak 4,131 7.49 -3.85 $21,455
Green Chris Vallee 1,926 3.49 -3.99 $1,475
Western Block Paul St. Laurent 222 0.40 * $1,689
Total valid votes/expense limit 55,136 100.00 –
Total rejected ballots 148 0.27 -0.01
Turnout 55,284 59.14 4.05
Eligible voters 93,478 – –
2008 Canadian federal election: Edmonton—Sherwood Park
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Tim Uppal 17,628 35.84 -28.13 $85,943
Independent James Ford 15,960 32.45 – $34,907
New Democratic Brian LaBelle 6,339 12.89 -1.42 $110
Liberal Rick Szostak 5,575 11.34 -3.02 $24,297
Green Nina Erfani 3,678 7.48 0.13 $3,171
Total valid votes/expense limit 49,180 100.00 $90,906
Total rejected ballots 139 0.28
Turnout 49,319 55.09
2004 Canadian federal election: Edmonton—Beaumont
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal David Kilgour 17,555 42.82 – $65,152
Conservative Tim Uppal 17,421 42.49 – $66,701
New Democratic Paul Reikie 3,975 9.70 – $4,138
Green Michael Garfinkle 1,911 4.65 – $788
Communist Naomi Rankin 135 0.33 – $751
Total valid votes 40,997 100.00
Total rejected ballots 181 0.44
Turnout 41,178 59.67
2000 Canadian federal election: Edmonton Southeast
Party Candidate Votes % Expenditures
Liberal David Kilgour 21,109 50.87 $59,600
Alliance Tim Uppal 16,392 39.50 $59,294
Progressive Conservative Allan Ryan 2,269 5.46 $870
New Democratic Joginder Kandola 1,285 3.09 $7,150
Natural Law Richard Shelford 187 0.45
Canadian Action Michael Sekuloff 154 0.37 $1,475
Communist Matthew James 97 0.23 $238
Total valid votes 41,493
Total rejected ballots 139 0.33
Turnout 41,632 61.83

References

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  1. ^ "Tim Uppal | Ivey EMBA Program". Archived from the original on 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2019-10-03.
  2. ^ "Conservative Tim Uppal wins Edmonton Mill Woods seat, booting Liberal Amarjeet Sohi". Global News. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  3. ^ http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=128297&SubSubject=1003&Language=E[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ House of Commons (June 2, 2021). "2nd reading of Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sex-selective abortion)". LEGISinfo. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  5. ^ Duffy, Andrew (September 6, 2017). "How an Ottawa student's outrage led to the National Holocaust Monument". The Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Rubenstein, Eli (September 2, 2017). "Cast a Stone Upon the Waters" (PDF). Sacred Search.
  7. ^ "Vancouver Sun". vancouversun.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-14.
  8. ^ "The Honourable Tim Uppal | Prime Minister of Canada". Archived from the original on 2015-08-20. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  9. ^ "September 20, 2021 Election Results — Edmonton Manning (Validated results)". Elections Canada. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  10. ^ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  11. ^ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  12. ^ "Candidate Campaign Returns". Elections Canada. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  13. ^ "Tim Uppal's request for Edmonton-Mill Woods recount granted by judge". CBC News. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  14. ^ "Judicial recount results arriving after narrow election wins". CBC News. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  15. ^ "October 19, 2015 Election Results — Edmonton Mill Woods (Results as Certified by a Judge)". Elections Canada. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  16. ^ Elections Canada – Final Candidates Election Expenses Limits
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Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Steven Fletcher Minister for Democratic Reform
2011–2013 		Pierre Poilievre
Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Steven Fletcher Minister of State (Multiculturalism)
2013–2015 		Pierre Poilievre
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