Philip Toone Explained

Philip Toone
Riding:Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Parliament:Canadian
Term Start:May 2, 2011
Term End:August 4, 2015
Predecessor:Raynald Blais
Successor:Diane Lebouthillier
Birth Place:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Profession:teacher
Party:New Democratic Party
Residence:Maria, Quebec, Canada

Philip Toone (born 1965) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2011 election.

Early life

Philip Toone was born in Ottawa in 1965. He currently resides in Maria, Quebec, with his partner of 13 years.[1] His former occupation was that of a teacher and notary.

Political career

Toone ran for a seat to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2004 Canadian federal election. He was defeated finishing in fifth place losing to incumbent Raynald Blais in the electoral district of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine. He ran for a second time in the 2011 Canadian federal election and won.[2]

He was one of five openly gay candidates elected to Parliament in the 2011 election.[3]

He was defeated in the 2015 election by Diane Lebouthillier of the Liberal Party.

Notes and References

  1. "" Le Pharillon, May 11, 2011.
  2. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/places/quebec-ridings/election-fed2011/r24019/ Election 2011: Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  3. http://www.xtra.ca/public/National/NDP_leads_the_pack_with_most_gay_candidates-10071.aspx "NDP leads the pack with most gay candidates"