David McGuinty – MP for Ottawa South, 2029 Federal Election Candidate

David McGuinty

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MP for Ottawa South

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David Joseph McGuinty (born February 25, 1960) is a Canadian lawyer and politician who has been Minister of National Defence since May 2025. A member of the Liberal Party, McGuinty has served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Ottawa South since 2004.

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Career Timeline

2004First elected MP for Ottawa South
2010Became House Leader of the Official Opposition
2017Elected Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians
2020Elected Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians
2022Elected Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians
2024Appointed Minister of Public Safety
2025Appointed Minister of National Defence
2025Appointed Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
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