Pablo Rodríguez (Canadian politician)

Pablo Rodríguez
MP
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
Assumed office
December 2, 2015
Minister Amarjeet Sohi
Preceded by Peter Braid
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Honoré-Mercier
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by Paulina Ayala
In office
June 28, 2004 – May 2, 2011
Preceded by Yvon Charbonneau
Succeeded by Paulina Ayala
Personal details
Born (1967-06-21) June 21, 1967
San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Roxane Hardy
Residence Montreal, Quebec
Profession Communication consultant

Pablo Rodríguez (born June 21, 1967) is a Canadian Member of Parliament.

Life and career

Born in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, he was a communication and management consultant before being elected as a Liberal to the Canadian House of Commons for the Quebec riding of Honoré-Mercier in 2004, 2006 and 2008.

Rodríguez was Chair of the Standing Committee on Official Languages, the Official Opposition’s Critic for of the Francophonie and Official Languages, and Critic for Public Works and Government Services Canada. He has served on many committees of the House of Commons, including the Committee of Canadian Heritage, Official Languages and the Public Accounts Committee.

On February 14, 2007, a bill Rodríguez put forward was passed by the Commons that would give the Conservative government 60 days to come up with a plan to respect Canada's engagements under the Kyoto protocol.

Prior to entering politics, Rodríguez, who has a degree in business administration from the University of Sherbrooke, had worked for over twelve years in the fields of public affairs and management of international projects. He was nicknamed Hot Rod.

Throughout his career, Rodríguez has dedicated much of his time to humanitarian causes that are close to his heart. In fact, his belief in helping developing countries and the eradication of poverty led him to collaborate with numerous organizations including Oxfam-Québec, where he was a Vice-President for nearly four years.

He is the Past President of the Quebec wing of the Liberal Party of Canada.

He was the Quebec Chair of the Michael Ignatieff candidacy during his 2006 campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.

In the 2011 election he was defeated by NDP candidate Paulina Ayala. Rodriguez sought a rematch in the 2015 election and defeated Ayala to return to Parliament.

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015: Honoré-Mercier
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalPablo Rodríguez 29,211 56.55 +20.18 –
New DemocraticPaulina Ayala 8,478 16.41 -13.94 –
Bloc QuébécoisAudrey Beauséjour 6,680 12.93 -5.59 –
ConservativeGuy Croteau 6,226 12.05 -0.37 –
GreenAngela Budilean 814 1.58 -0.02 –
Strength in DemocracyDayana Dejean 168 0.33 – –
Marxist–LeninistYves Le Seigle 81 0.16 -0.19 –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 51,658100.0   $212,950.75
Total rejected ballots 682––
Turnout 52,340––
Eligible voters 78,428
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +17.11
Source: Elections Canada[1][2]
Canadian federal election, 2011: Honoré-Mercier
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
New DemocraticPaulina Ayala 17,545 36.37 +26.26
LiberalPablo Rodriguez 14,641 30.35 -13.32
Bloc QuébécoisMartin Laroche 8,935 18.52 -9.60
ConservativeGérard Labelle 5,992 12.42 -2.88
GreenGaëtan Bérard 770 1.60 -1.20
RhinocerosValery Chevrefils-Latulippe 181 0.38 –
Marxist–LeninistJean-Paul Bédard 170 0.35 –
Total valid votes 48,234100.00
Total rejected ballots 6221.27 -0.06
Turnout 48,85659.98-2.18
New Democratic gain from Liberal Swing +19.79
Canadian federal election, 2008: Honoré-Mercier
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalPablo Rodríguez 21,544 43.67 +5.44 $64,461
Bloc QuébécoisGérard Labelle 13,871 28.12 −6.71 $57,274
ConservativeRodrigo Alfaro 7,549 15.30 −2.14 $35,152
New DemocraticFrançois Pilon 4,986 10.11 +3.89 $1,499
GreenGaëtan Bérard 1,380 2.80 −0.13 $1,387
Total valid votes 49,330100.00
Total rejected ballots 6671.33
Turnout 49,99762.16−2.71
Electors on the lists 80,429
Liberal hold Swing +6.08
Source: Official Voting Results, 40th General Election 2008, Elections Canada.
Canadian federal election, 2006: Honoré-Mercier
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalPablo Rodríguez 19,622 38.23 −7.87 $62,095
Bloc QuébécoisGérard Labelle 17,879 34.83 −5.54 $39,105
ConservativeAngelo M. Marino 8,952 17.44 +11.42 $62,813
New DemocraticFrançois Pilon 3,191 6.22 +2.13 $2,374
GreenSylvain Castonguay 1,502 2.93 +1.16 not listed
Marxist–LeninistHélène Héroux 183 0.36 +0.02 none listed
Total valid votes 51,329 100.00
Total rejected ballots 650 1.25
Turnout 51,979 64.87 +3.23
Electors on the lists 80,122
Liberal hold Swing +2.33
Source: Official Voting Results, 39th General Election, Elections Canada.
Canadian federal election, 2004: Honoré-Mercier
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalPablo Rodríguez 22,223 46.10 −11.76 $78,649
Bloc QuébécoisÉric St-Hilaire 19,461 40.37 +10.02 $13,063
ConservativeGianni Chiazzese 2,902 6.02 −2.28 $5,060
New DemocraticFrançois Pilon 1,973 4.09 +2.81 $885
GreenRichard Lahaie 852 1.77 – $0
MarijuanaSteve Boudrias 626 1.30 −0.59 none listed
Marxist–LeninistHélène Héroux 164 0.34 +0.03 none listed
Total valid votes 48,201100.00
Total rejected ballots 8541.74
Turnout 49,05561.64
Electors on the lists 79,585
Note: Conservative vote is compared to the total of the Canadian Alliance vote and Progressive Conservative vote in 2000 election.
Source: Official Voting Results, Thirty-Eighth General Election, Elections Canada.
Liberal hold Swing +10.89

References

  1. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Honoré-Mercier, 30 September 2015
  2. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
Parliament of Canada
Preceded by
Paulina Ayala		 Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier
2015–present 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
District created in 2004		 Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier
2004–2011 		Succeeded by
Paulina Ayala
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