Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Peter Fragiskatos (MP, London North Centre) as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue. Parliamentary secretaries are appointed with the objective to act as a connection between ministers and Parliament, while also ensuring to engage closely with colleagues to deliver for all Canadians. Members of Parliament holding these roles will also assist with advancing government legislation, engaging with Canadians on key government initiatives and representing Canada on the domestic and international stage.

MP Fragiskatos will now work closely with the Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier (MP, Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine). Minister Lebouthillier has held this portfolio since November 4, 2015.

Peter Fragiskatos was first elected as the Member of Parliament for London North Centre in 2015. In this role, Mr. Fragiskatos previously served as a member of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, the Standing Committee on Finance, and the Special Committee on Canada-China Relations. He was also a member of various other committees, parliamentary associations, and interparliamentary groups.

Prior to entering federal politics, Mr. Fragiskatos was a political scientist at King’s University College at Western University and a media commentator. His works have been published by major Canadian and international news organizations, including Maclean’s, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, BBC News, and CNN.

Born in London, Ontario, Mr. Fragiskatos has combined his passion for politics with a desire to give back to his community. He has served on the boards of Anago (Non) Residential Resources Inc. and the Heritage London Foundation. An active volunteer, he ran a youth mentorship program and has worked with many local not-for-profit groups, such as the London Food Bank, the London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre, and Literacy London, a charity dedicated to helping adults improve their reading and writing skills.

Mr. Fragiskatos holds a Political Science degree from Western University, a master’s degree in International Relations from Queen’s University, and a PhD in International Relations from Cambridge University.

He lives in the riding of London North Centre with his wife, Katy, and his daughter, Ava.

“I’m honoured to have been chosen to serve in this role by the Prime Minister. It offers an opportunity to work on issues critical to Canadians, particularly in the context of the ongoing pandemic. I especially look forward to working with Minister Lebouthillier in this capacity, someone who has pushed forward important policy since her appointment in 2015. Throughout, I will ensure that the focus I’ve always placed on the well-being of Londoners remains. My constituents mean everything to me and that will never change.”
- Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament, London North Centre