Stephen Ellis (politician)

Summary

Stephen Douglas Ellis MP (born 1968) is a Canadian politician serving as the member of Parliament for the riding of Cumberland—Colchester. He defeated Lenore Zann at the 2021 Canadian federal election. Since 2022 he has served as Shadow Minister of Health in Pierre Poilievre’s shadow Cabinet. [3]

Stephen Ellis
Member of Parliament
for Cumberland—Colchester
Assumed office
September 20, 2021
Preceded byLenore Zann
Personal details
Born
Stephen Douglas Ellis[1]

1968[2]
NationalityCanadian
Political partyConservative
ResidenceTruro, Nova Scotia
Alma materDalhousie University
OccupationPolitician

Education edit

Growing up in Lincoln, New Brunswick, Ellis graduated from Oromocto High School.[4] In 1993, Ellis graduated from the Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine with a Doctor of Medicine.[1][5]

Career edit

Ellis was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force for nine years, attaining the rank of Captain. From 1999 to 2021, Ellis worked as a family physician in Truro for 22 years.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Profile College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia
  2. ^ a b Dr. Stephen Ellis enters race for PC party nomination for Cumberland-Colchester Saltwire Network
  3. ^ "Conservatives win 3 seats in Nova Scotia". CBC News. 21 September 2021.
  4. ^ About Dr. Stephen Ellis drstephenellismp.com
  5. ^ Dalhousie Magazine: Spring 2005 Dalhousie University Alumni

External links edit

  • Stephen Ellis (politician) – Parliament of Canada biography