Bob Benzen | |
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| Member of Parliament for Calgary Heritage | |
| In office April 3, 2017 – December 31, 2022[1] | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Harper |
| Succeeded by | Shuvaloy Majumdar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 3, 1959 Three Hills, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Sue Benzen |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Profession | Businessman |
Bob Benzen (born March 3, 1959) is a Canadian politician who served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Calgary Heritage from 2017 to 2022. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in a by-election on April 3, 2017.[2] He succeeded former Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who had resigned as an MP in 2016.
Prior to his election, Benzen was a businessman specializing in data storage and information management for energy companies.[3]
Benzen was responsible for initiating Erin O'Toole's removal as Conservative leader in 2022, after he submitted a letter from 36 Conservative MPs calling for a leadership review.[4]
- ^ https://twitter.com/BobBenzen/status/1609259741322280962 [bare URL]
- ^ "Byelection results: Liberal Mona Fortier, Conservative Bob Benzen projected to win". CBC News, April 3, 2017.
- ^ Bob Benzen Official Website, April 3, 2017.
- ^ "Conservative caucus revolt triggers vote on Erin O'Toole's leadership". Cbc.ca. Retrieved March 1, 2022.