John Nater
Profile
John Nater is a Canadian politician currently serving as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Perth—Wellington. First elected in 2015, he has established himself as an expert on parliamentary procedure and has held various roles, including Shadow Minister for Canadian Heritage and Deputy House Leader. In May 2025, he was selected by the House of Commons to serve as Assistant Deputy Speaker and Assistant Deputy Chair of the Committee of the Whole. Before entering federal politics, Nater served on the West Perth municipal council and worked in public policy, including roles with the Correctional Service of Canada and the Treasury Board. His legislative work has focused on rural economic development, parliamentary accountability, and public administration.
Details
- Born
- 1984-02-14 · 42 years old
- Birth place
- Logan Township, Ontario, Canada
- Education
- Carleton University (Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management), Queen's University (Master of Public Administration)
- Career
- Special assistant to MP, executive assistant to MPP, grievance analyst with the Correctional Service of Canada, policy analyst at the Treasury Board of Canada, lecturer at King's University College
