Jeremy Roberts (politician)
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Jeremy Roberts (born November 10, 1991) is a former MPP Ottawa West—Nepean. He was first elected in the 2018 provincial election. In the 2022 Ontario general election, he was defeated by 908 votes to NDP candidate Chandra Pasma and was the only incumbent MPP from the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario to be defeated.[2]
Jeremy Roberts | |
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Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services (Community and Social Services) | |
In office June 26, 2019 – May 3, 2022 | |
Minister | Todd Smith Merrilee Fullerton |
Preceded by | Belinda Karahalios |
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean | |
In office June 7, 2018 – May 3, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Bob Chiarelli |
Succeeded by | Chandra Pasma |
Personal details | |
Born | (1991-11-10) November 10, 1991 (age 32) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Progressive Conservative (provincial) Conservative (federal) |
Domestic partner | John |
Residence(s) | Kanata, Ontario, Canada (as of 2010)[1] |
Alma mater | Carleton University, University of Oxford |
Occupation | Political aide |
Roberts credits his decision to enter politics to his brother who has autism. Prior and during his time in office, Roberts was a strong advocate for supporting individuals with autism and raising funds for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.[3]
Prior to being elected, Roberts served as a political assistant to former federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and MP Dan Albas.[4]