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MATTHEWS, Bill, B.Ed., B.Ph.Ed.
Current Member of The House of Commons
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1947.07.22
Place of Birth: Grand Bank, Newfoundland
Occupation: Teacher
Political Affiliation:
Contact Information
Language Preference: English
^ Parliamentary Address
Telephone: (613) 992-8655
Fax: (613) 992-5324
E-Mail: Matthews.B@parl.gc.ca
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
^ Constituency Address
Telephone: (709) 832-1383
Fax: (709) 832-1380
1 Church Street P.O. Box 370
Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador
A0E 1W0
Telephone: (709) 643-4189
Fax: (709) 643-5171
83-B Main Street
Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
A2N 1H9
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 3872 Days (10 years, 7 months, 7 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Random--Burin--St. George's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2006.01.23 Elected
Random--Burin--St. George's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2004.06.28 Elected
Burin--St. George's, Newfoundland and Labrador 2000.11.27 Elected
Burin--St. George's, Newfoundland and Labrador 1997.06.02 Elected
^ Caucus
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal Party of Canada 1999.08.13 -
Progressive Conservative Party 1997.09.22 - 1999.08.12
^ Parliamentary Functions
House Leader

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Progressive Conservative Party Deputy House Leader 1998.01.26 - 1998.04

Parliamentary Secretary

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs 2000.09.01 - 2003.01.12

Critics

Area of ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Fisheries and Oceans 2006.02.23 - 2007.01.17
Fisheries and Oceans - 1999.08.12

^ Committees - House of Commons
Vice-Chairman

CommitteeSession
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 39th Parl., 2nd Session
(2007.10.16 - )
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 39th Parl., 2nd Session
(2007.10.16 - )
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 39th Parl., 1st Session
(2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 39th Parl., 1st Session
(2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 37th Parl., 3rd Session
(2004.02.02 - 2004.05.23)
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)

Member

CommitteeSession
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 39th Parl., 2nd Session
(2007.10.16 - )
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 39th Parl., 2nd Session
(2007.10.16 - )
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 39th Parl., 1st Session
(2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 39th Parl., 1st Session
(2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 38th Parl., 1st Session
(2004.10.04 - 2005.11.29)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 38th Parl., 1st Session
(2004.10.04 - 2005.11.29)
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 37th Parl., 3rd Session
(2004.02.02 - 2004.05.23)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 37th Parl., 3rd Session
(2004.02.02 - 2004.05.23)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-17, Public Safety Act 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 37th Parl., 1st Session
(2001.01.29 - 2002.09.16)
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 36th Parl., 2nd Session
(1999.10.12 - 2000.10.22)
Standing Committee on Health 36th Parl., 2nd Session
(1999.10.12 - 2000.10.22)
Special Joint Committee on the Amendment to Term 17 of the Terms of Union of Newfoundland 36th Parl., 1st Session
(1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 36th Parl., 1st Session
(1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 36th Parl., 1st Session
(1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Provincial / Territorial Political Experience
^ Provincial / Territorial Political Affiliation
Political AffiliationsProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Progressive Conservative Party Newfoundland and Labrador 1982 -
^ Provincial / Territorial Constituency
ConstituenciesProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Grand Bank Newfoundland and Labrador 1982 - 1996
^ Provincial / Territorial Assembly
AssemblyProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
House of Assembly Newfoundland and Labrador 1982 - 1996
^ Provincial / Territorial Responsibilities
Newfoundland and Labrador

ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Career Development and Advanced Studies 1988 - 1989
Minister of Culture, Recreation and Youth 1985 - 1988

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