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FAST, The Hon. Edward, P.C., LL.B.
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© House of Commons 2011
Current Member of The House of Commons - Abbotsford, British Columbia
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1955.06.18
Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Profession | Occupation: Lawyer
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 2676 Days (7 years, 3 months, 28 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Abbotsford, British Columbia Conservative 2011.05.02 Elected
Abbotsford, British Columbia Conservative 2008.10.14 Elected
Abbotsford, British Columbia Maiden speech. Conservative 2006.01.23 Elected

^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Conservative 2006.01.23 -

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of International Trade 2011.05.18 -

Minister / Secretary of State

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway 2011.05.18 -

^ Committees - House of Commons
Chair

CommitteeSession
Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights 40th Parl., 3rd Session (2010.03.03 - 2011.03.26)
40th Parl., 2nd Session (2009.01.26 - 2009.12.30)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights 40th Parl., 3rd Session (2010.03.03 - 2011.03.26)
40th Parl., 2nd Session (2009.01.26 - 2009.12.30)

Member

CommitteeSession
Legislative Committee on Bill C-27 39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-30 39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-31 40th Parl., 2nd Session (2009.01.26 - 2009.12.30)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-32 40th Parl., 3rd Session (2010.03.03 - 2011.03.26)
Liaison Committee 40th Parl., 3rd Session (2010.03.03 - 2011.03.26)
40th Parl., 2nd Session (2009.01.26 - 2009.12.30)
Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage 39th Parl., 2nd Session (2007.10.16 - 2008.09.07)
39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights 40th Parl., 3rd Session (2010.03.03 - 2011.03.26)
40th Parl., 2nd Session (2009.01.26 - 2009.12.30)
Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities 39th Parl., 2nd Session (2007.10.16 - 2008.09.07)
39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights 40th Parl., 3rd Session (2010.03.03 - 2011.03.26)
40th Parl., 2nd Session (2009.01.26 - 2009.12.30)


^ Committees - Cabinet
Member

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Priorities and Planning 2013.02.22 -
Economic Prosperity and Sustainable Growth 2011.05.18 -
Foreign Affairs and Defence 2011.05.18 -


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