Rob Oliphant
Profile
Rob Oliphant is a Canadian politician and ordained United Church minister serving as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Don Valley West. First elected in 2008 and returning to office in 2015, he has held various parliamentary roles, including Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Before his political career, Oliphant worked in the Ontario government and as an accountant, and he served as the president and CEO of the Asthma Society of Canada. He is known for his advocacy in areas such as interfaith dialogue, genetic discrimination legislation, and dementia strategy.
Details
- Born
- June 7, 1956 · 70 years old
- Birth place
- Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
- Education
- University of Toronto (Bachelor of Commerce), Vancouver School of Theology (Master of Divinity), Chicago Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry)
- Career
- United Church minister, accountant at Algoma Steel, senior advisor in the Ontario government, President and CEO of the Asthma Society of Canada
