House of CommonsIn officeConservative Party of CanadaOntario · Elgin—St. Thomas—London SouthMember of Parliament
Andrew Lawton
Profile
Andrew Lawton is a Canadian politician, author, and former journalist who was elected as the Member of Parliament for Elgin—St. Thomas—London South in the 2025 federal election. Before entering federal politics, he worked as a radio host and managing editor for conservative media outlets such as True North and Rebel Media. Lawton has authored books on the Freedom Convoy and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Throughout his career, he has faced scrutiny for past controversial social media comments, which he has attributed to a period of mental illness. As an MP, he has advocated for bail reform and stricter sentencing for child sexual exploitation offenses.
Details
- Born
- 1989-10-14 · 36 years old
- Birth place
- Trenton, Ontario, Canada
- Education
- London Central Secondary School, Saunders Secondary School, University of Western Ontario
- Career
- Journalist, radio host, journalism instructor, political organizer
