Scott Reid is the Member of Parliament for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. He was first elected in November 2000.
He has previously served as the Shadow Minister (or opposition critic) for Democratic Institutions (2015-2018), Deputy Opposition House Leader (2015-2016), and Deputy Government House Leader (2006-2015).
He also served as the chairman of the subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (2008-2015).
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July 26, 2024
King’s Coronation Medal Nominations open until Sept. 4 I am accepting nominations for the King’s Coronation Medal until September 4, 2024. Please complete and return a nomination form, enclosed here: KING’S CORONATION MEDAL NOMINATION FORM
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January 29, 2024
Today, January 29, we mark the 7th anniversary of the heinous murder of six of our fellow citizens who were killed solely for practising their faith in peace, in their place of worship, because they were Muslim. Violence and bigotry directed against religious believers, based on their religion, is inimical to a free, peaceful, and plural society. I stand…
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February 9, 2023
Today, Canopy Growth announced that it is laying off 46% of its workforce in Smiths Falls, ON. This announcement comes as a shock to the many workers and their families, so it is appropriate for everyone’s thoughts and prayers to be with them today. While there are many reasons that this industry is retrenching, the overwhelming factors are the…
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June 22, 2021
For immediate release This afternoon, local MP Scott Reid voted in favour of Bill C-6, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy), in accordance with his publicly-stated commitment to vote as instructed by the voters of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston in this, his eleventh “Constituency Referendum.” A majority of votes received at Reid’s constituency office answered “Yes” to the question, …
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February 12, 2021
On Monday February 8, reporter Evelyn Harford published this piece on InsideOttawaValley.com: https://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/10322952-mp-scott-reid-s-constituency-referendum-on-conversion-therapy-bill-draws-ire/ She provided me with a list of questions, which I responded to in detail. Here is my email exchange with her (contact details have been omitted): ———-o0o———- From: Reid, Scott – M.P. <scott.reid@parl.gc.ca> Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 11:53:41 AM Subject: Bill C-6 Referendum – media…
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December 10, 2020
For immediate release This afternoon, a final (“third reading”) vote was held in the House of Commons on Bill C-7, the Medical Assistance in Dying Act. Local MP Scott Reid (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston) voted in favour of the bill, in accordance with his publicly-stated commitment to hold a “Constituency Referendum” and to respect the decision of his constituents, voting in the…
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March 17, 2020
As you know, due to the rapidly changing circumstances, the Government of Canada is recommending that Canadians presently outside of Canada return as soon as possible. Travellers returning to Canada must self-isolate for 14 days after return. Recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to monitor health for fever, coughing, and difficulty breathing for 14 days after…
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March 13, 2020
My Carleton Place office remains open to serve you. If possible, please contact my office using electronic means: Local tel: 613-257-8130 Toll-free: 1-866-277-1577 Email: scott.reid@parl.gc.ca If you need to visit in-person: 224 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 3G9 Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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March 4, 2020
For immediate release Yesterday, local MP Scott Reid (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston) announced that he will hold a Constituency Referendum – his tenth – to give every eligible voter in his riding the opportunity to cast a vote on whether Mr. Reid should vote in favour of, or against, Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Medical Assistance in Dying),…
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