Maurice Vellacott | |
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Member of Parliament for Saskatoon—Wanuskewin as Wanuskewin, 1997–2000 | |
In office June 2, 1997 – August 4, 2015 | |
Preceded by | new riding |
Succeeded by | Kelly Block |
Chair of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs | |
In office May 1, 2006 – May 9, 2006 | |
Minister | Jim Prentice |
Preceded by | Lloyd St. Amand |
Succeeded by | Colin Mayes |
Personal details | |
Born | Wadena, Saskatchewan, Canada | September 29, 1955
Political party | Conservative |
Other political affiliations | Reform (1997–2000) Canadian Alliance (2000–2003) |
Spouse | Mary Vellacott |
Residence | Saskatoon |
Profession | Pastor, personal care worker |
Maurice Vellacott (born September 29, 1955) is a former Canadian politician from Saskatchewan. He served in the House of Commons of Canada from 1997 to 2015 as the member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Saskatoon—Wanuskewin from 1997 to 2015 (prior to 2000, known simply as Wanuskewin), variously as a member of the Reform Party, the Canadian Alliance, and the Conservative Party. Vellacott was known as an outspoken social conservative, particularly in opposing same-sex marriage and abortion rights.[1]