Preceded by Maria Minna Spouse Donna Kellway Political party New Democrat Party New Democratic Party | Children 3 Residence Toronto, Canada Name Matthew Kellway | |
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Born December 10, 1964 (age 59)
Gatineau, Quebec ( 1964-12-10 ) Alma mater Queen's University
University of Toronto
York University Profession Economist, policy analyst Role Member of the Canadian House of Commons Office Member of the Canadian House of Commons since 2011 Education University of Toronto, Queen's University, York University Profiles | ||
Succeeded by Nathaniel Erskine-Smith | ||
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Matthew Kellway (born December 10, 1964) is a Canadian economist and former politician. He was a New Democratic Member of Parliament for the Toronto riding of Beaches—East York from 2011 to 2015.
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- Background
- Politics
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Background
Kellway spent much of his childhood in Kingston. He has a degree in political science from Queen's University, and a Master of Industrial Relations degree from the University of Toronto. He also pursued graduate studies at York University.
He worked as an economist and as a policy analyst with the Society of Energy Professionals. He was co-chair of the Toronto Energy Coalition, and chair of the St. John Catholic School Parent Council. He served as president of the Beaches-East York NDP Riding Association for four terms.
Kellway is married to Donna who is a crown attorney. They have three children and live in the Beaches neighbourhood.
Politics
In the 2011 federal election he ran as the New Democratic candidate in the riding of Beaches—East York. He defeated longtime Liberal incumbent Maria Minna by 5,309 votes. He served as the opposition critic for urban affairs and infrastructure, as well as deputy critic for transport. In 2015 he was defeated by Liberal candidate Nathaniel Erskine-Smith during an election where the Liberals took every seat in Toronto. He was defeated by over 10,000 votes.