Mark Strahl
Encyclopedia
Mark Strahl is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Canadian House of Commons
in the 2011 election. He represents the electoral district of Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon
as a member of the Conservative Party
. He sits on both the National Defence and Health committees in Ottawa.
) was nominated as the candidate in his father's riding of Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon
. The nomination process, which is usually four weeks, lasted only a week. During the nomination Mark was endorsed by Preston Manning
, who said "Mark Strahl – by virtue of his family background... is well prepared for service in the House of Commons." This was criticized by members of the Conservative party: former Chilliwack city councillor Casey Langbroek said most Conservative party members from the riding were upset, and Alex Moens
said "High public office should not be like a family business
, where it's passed on from father to son."
. He then moved back to British Columbia and worked as the Executive Assistant to MP Randy Kamp
(Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission
).
Born and raised in Chilliwack
, he and his wife have been married for 12 years. They have one son.
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
in the 2011 election. He represents the electoral district of Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon
Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon
Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Geography:...
as a member of the Conservative Party
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum...
. He sits on both the National Defence and Health committees in Ottawa.
Controversy
On March 18, Mark (son of incumbent Conservative MP Chuck StrahlChuck Strahl
Charles Strahl, PC, MP was a politician in British Columbia, Canada. He was a Member of Parliament in the governing Conservative Party of Canada.-Before politics:...
) was nominated as the candidate in his father's riding of Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon
Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon
Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon is a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004.-Geography:...
. The nomination process, which is usually four weeks, lasted only a week. During the nomination Mark was endorsed by Preston Manning
Preston Manning
Ernest Preston Manning, CC is a Canadian politician. He was the only leader of the Reform Party of Canada, a Canadian federal political party that evolved into the Canadian Alliance...
, who said "Mark Strahl – by virtue of his family background... is well prepared for service in the House of Commons." This was criticized by members of the Conservative party: former Chilliwack city councillor Casey Langbroek said most Conservative party members from the riding were upset, and Alex Moens
Alex Moens
Alexander Moens is a professor of Political Science at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver and a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute in the Centre for Canadian-American Relations. He teaches American Foreign Policy and the Political and Security Relations between Europe and North America. He is...
said "High public office should not be like a family business
Nepotism
Nepotism is favoritism granted to relatives regardless of merit. The word nepotism is from the Latin word nepos, nepotis , from which modern Romanian nepot and Italian nipote, "nephew" or "grandchild" are also descended....
, where it's passed on from father to son."
Life
Strahl first became involved in public service at a young age, eventually becoming a Parliamentary intern in Ottawa. There he worked with Preston Manning's office, and was Parliamentary Assistant to MP Grant McNallyGrant McNally
Grant McNally was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2004. He was educated at Trinity Western University in Langley, BC. By career, he is a teacher....
. He then moved back to British Columbia and worked as the Executive Assistant to MP Randy Kamp
Randy Kamp
Randy Kamp is a Canadian politician. He is the current Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission....
(Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission
Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission
Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997.-Demographics:-Geography:...
).
Born and raised in Chilliwack
Chilliwack
Chilliwack can refer to:* Chilliwack, British Columbia, a city in Canada** Chilliwack Chiefs , a junior ice hockey team**Chilliwack Bruins, a former junior ice hockey team* CFB Chilliwack, a former Canadian Forces Base in Chilliwack...
, he and his wife have been married for 12 years. They have one son.