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TORSNEY, The Hon. Patricia A. (Paddy), P.C., B.Comm.
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1962.12.19
Place of Birth: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Occupation: Consultant
Political Affiliation:
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 4473 Days (12 years, 2 months, 30 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Burlington, Ontario 2006.01.23 Defeated
Burlington, Ontario 2004.06.28 Elected
Burlington, Ontario 2000.11.27 Elected
Burlington, Ontario 1997.06.02 Elected
Burlington, Ontario 1993.10.25 Elected
^ Caucus
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal Party of Canada 1994.01.17 - 2005.11.29
^ Parliamentary Functions
Parliamentary Secretary

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for International Cooperation 2004.07.20 - 2006.02.05
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment 1998.07.16 - 2000.08.31

^ Committees - House of Commons
Chairperson

CommitteeSession
Special Committee on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs 37th Parl., 1st Session
(2001.01.29 - 2002.09.16)

Chairman

CommitteeSession
Subcommittee on Electoral Boundaries Readjustment of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs 37th Parl., 3rd Session
(2004.02.02 - 2004.05.23)
Special Committee on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Special Committee on the Non-medical Use of Drugs (Bill C-38) 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Subcommittee on Electoral Boundaries Readjustment of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Special Committee on Non-Medical Use of Drugs 37th Parl., 1st Session
(2001.01.29 - 2002.09.16)

Vice-Chairman

CommitteeSession
Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness 37th Parl., 3rd Session
(2004.02.02 - 2004.05.23)
Subcommittee on Solicitation Laws of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food 36th Parl., 1st Session
(1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Standing Committee on Finance 36th Parl., 1st Session
(1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Finance 36th Parl., 1st Session
(1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs 35th Parl., 2nd Session
(1996.02.27 - 1997.04.27)

Member

CommitteeSession
Standing Committee on the Status of Women 38th Parl., 1st Session
(2004.10.04 - 2005.11.29)
Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Development of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade 38th Parl., 1st Session
(2004.10.04 - 2005.11.29)
Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness 37th Parl., 3rd Session
(2004.02.02 - 2004.05.23)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness 37th Parl., 3rd Session
(2004.02.02 - 2004.05.23)
Subcommittee on Electoral Boundaries Readjustment of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs 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)
Special Committee on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Special Committee on the Non-medical Use of Drugs (Bill C-38) 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Subcommittee on Electoral Boundaries Readjustment of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Subcommittee on Solicitation Laws of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights 37th Parl., 2nd Session
(2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology 37th Parl., 1st Session
(2001.01.29 - 2002.09.16)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology 37th Parl., 1st Session
(2001.01.29 - 2002.09.16)
Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development 36th Parl., 2nd Session
(1999.10.12 - 2000.10.22)
Standing Committee on Industry 36th Parl., 2nd Session
(1999.10.12 - 2000.10.22)
Special Joint Committee to amend Section 93 of the Constitution Act, 1867 concerning the Quebec School System 36th Parl., 1st Session
(1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food 36th Parl., 1st Session
(1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development 36th Parl., 1st Session
(1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Standing Committee on Finance 36th Parl., 1st Session
(1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Subcommittee on International Financial Institutions 35th Parl., 2nd Session
(1996.02.27 - 1997.04.27)
Subcommittee on International Financial Institutions 35th Parl., 2nd Session
(1996.02.27 - 1997.04.27)
Subcommittee on Special Import Measures Act 35th Parl., 2nd Session
(1996.02.27 - 1997.04.27)
Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs 35th Parl., 1st Session
(1994.01.17 - 1996.02.02)
Selected Publications Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the following information. However, we recognise that certain details may not be complete. Should you find any errors or omissions, please contact us at the following e-mail address: parlinfo@parl.gc.ca

^ Sole Author Articles
  • L'Organisation mondiale du commerce et les parlementaires.
    Revue parlementaire canadienne. 26(3):13-14 automne 2003 .

  • The World Trade Organisation and parliamentarians.
    Canadian parliamentary review. 26(3):12-13 Autumn 2003 .


^ Multiple Authors Articles
  • Round table on Private Members' Business. Adams, Peter, John Reynolds, Garry Breitkreuz, Ted White, Joe Jordan, Gerald Keddy, Paddy Torsney, Mauril Bélanger, Yvon Godin, John Bryden, Réal Ménard, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Val Meredith, Ken Epp, Carolyn Parrish and Dale Johnson
    Canadian Parliamentary Review. 25(3):30-37 Autumn 2002.

  • Table ronde sur les affaires émanant des députés. Adams, Peter, John Reynolds, Garry Breitkreuz, Ted White, Joe Jordan, Gerald Keddy, Paddy Torsney, Mauril Bélanger, Yvon Godin, John Bryden, Réal Ménard, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Val Meredith, Ken Epp, Carolyn Parrish et Dale Johnson
    Revue parlementaire canadienne. 25(3):31-38 automne 2002.


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