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December 15, 2013 on Vancouver radio station [[CKWX|NEWS1130]], while commenting on a report that B.C. had the worst rate of child poverty in Canada, Moore made the controversial remark '"Is it my job to feed my neighbour's child? I don't think so."' His comments were criticized as “dismissive” and Scrooge-like, especially given the Christmas season. Initially the minister denied making any such statement in a series of tweets. On December 16, Moore issued an written apology on his website.
December 15, 2013 on Vancouver radio station [[CKWX|NEWS1130]], while commenting on a report that B.C. had the worst rate of child poverty in Canada, Moore made the controversial remark '"Is it my job to feed my neighbour's child? I don't think so."' His comments were criticized as “dismissive” and Scrooge-like, especially given the Christmas season. Initially the minister denied making any such statement in a series of tweets. On December 16, Moore issued a written apology on his website.
<ref>{{cite news|title=James Moore apologizes for poverty comment: ‘Is it my job to feed my neighbour’s child? I don’t think so’|url=http://www.news1130.com/2013/12/15/federal-minister-says-child-poverty-not-ottawas-problem/|accessdate=8 January 2014|radio=NEWS1130|date=15 December 2013}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|title=James Moore apologizes for poverty comment: ‘Is it my job to feed my neighbour’s child? I don’t think so’|url=http://www.news1130.com/2013/12/15/federal-minister-says-child-poverty-not-ottawas-problem/|accessdate=8 January 2014|radio=NEWS1130|date=15 December 2013}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|title=James Moore apologizes for poverty comment: ‘Is it my job to feed my neighbour’s child? I don’t think so’|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/12/16/james-moore-on-the-defensive-for-poverty-comment-is-it-my-job-to-feed-my-neighbours-child-i-dont-think-so/|accessdate=8 January 2014|newspaper=National Post|date=16 December 2013}}</ref>
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The Honourable
James Moore
PC, MP
Member of Parliament
for Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 28, 2004
Preceded bynew riding
Member of Parliament
for Port Moody—Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam
In office
November 27, 2000 – June 28, 2004
Preceded byLou Sekora
Succeeded byriding abolished
Personal details
Born (1976-06-10) June 10, 1976 (age 48)
New Westminster, British Columbia
Political partyConservative
Other political
affiliations		Canadian Alliance (2000-2003)
SpouseCourtney Moore (2011-present)
Residence(s)Port Moody, British Columbia
Alma materUniversity of Saskatchewan
OccupationBroadcaster
PortfolioMinister of Industry

James Moore, PC, MP (born June 10, 1976) is a Canadian politician currently serving as the Minister of Industry in the cabinet of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Moore is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam. He previously served as Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and as the Secretary of State for Official Languages, Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics. Prior to entering cabinet he was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and to the Minister for the Pacific Gateway & 2010 Olympics.

Background

Moore was born in New Westminster, British Columbia and was raised in Coquitlam, BC. Following his graduation from Centennial Sr. Secondary, he pursued studies in economics and business administration at Douglas College. In 1996, started working as a broadcaster at CKST AM1040 in Vancouver. In 1997, he moved to Ottawa to work as the Communications Advisor for the Official Opposition, which at that time was the Reform Party of Canada. In 1998, Moore returned to broadcasting in Vancouver before moving to Prince George to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science at the University of Northern British Columbia. While in Prince George he continued in broadcasting by guest hosting at 550 CKPG and launching his own talk show entitled “’Behind the Headlines’ with James Moore.” In 2011, Moore earned his Master of Arts degree in Political Studies from the University of Saskatchewan.[1]

Political career

Opposition member

In 2000 federal election Moore was the Canadian Alliance candidate in the federal riding of Port Moody—Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam. At the age of 24 Moore defeated Liberal Party incumbent Lou Sekora by a 20 percentage point margin.[2] With his election win Moore became the youngest member of Parliament ever elected in the province of British Columbia.[3] As a member of the Official Opposition Moore served as Deputy Foreign Affairs Critic and Deputy National Revenue Critic, and was later promoted to serve as the Senior Transport Critic and Vice-Chair of the Commons Transport Committee.[1] In 2003, the Canadian Alliance merged with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada to form the Conservative Party of Canada.[4] In the 2004 federal election Moore was re-elected in the new riding of Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam, winning 41% of the popular the vote.[5] Following his re-election he served as the Official Opposition Transportation Critic, as well as Amateur Sport Critic.[1]

In 2004, Moore was one the few members of his caucus to vote in favour of same-sex marriage.[6] After taking a long time to study the issue he stated "In short, I believe in equality under the law for all Canadians for civil marriages, which in a perfect world would be termed civil unions".[7][8]

Government member

In the 2006 federal election the Conservative Party won a minority government and Moore was re-elected in his riding over former Coquitlam mayor, Jon Kingsbury.[5] On February 7, 2006, Moore was appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Public Works and Government Services Canada and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics.[1] Moore was responsible for answering questions regarding Public Works and Government Services during Question Period due to the minister, Michael Fortier, being a senator as opposed to a member of Parliament.[9]

During a parliamentary session on December 5, 2007, Irene Mathyssen stood in the Chamber and accused Moore of looking at images of "scantily clad" women on his personal laptop computer. She openly questioned his integrity and said his actions "disrespected women". Mathyssen made the charge publicly before talking to Moore, and later when Mathyssen and Moore spoke in person about the incident, Moore explained that the woman in the image was of his girlfriend. Mathyssen publicly apologized for the incident in the House of Commons.[10][11]

On June 25th, 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed Moore as the Secretary of State for the 2010 Olympics, the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Official Languages. With his appointment he became the youngest Cabinet Minister in British Columbia's history and the fourth youngest Cabinet Minister in Canadian history.[12][1] Less than three months later Harper called an election for October 14, 2008.[13] Moore was easily re-elected in the 2008 federal election and the Conservative Party won their second minority government.[5]

Minister of Canadian Heritage 2008-2013

On October 30, 2008, Moore was appointed Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.[14] Moore's appointment came after Harper had sparked controversy during the recent election campaign when he made comments that “ordinary people” didn’t care about arts funding.[15][16] The comments were negatively received, particularly in Quebec, and it is thought to have contributed to the Conservatives not winning a majority government.[17]

In the 2011 federal election Moore was once again re-elected in his riding and the Conservative Party won their first majority government.[5] It was speculated that Moore could be promoted to a higher profile ministry when Harper shuffled his cabinet, however he remained Minister of Heritage when the new cabinet was sworn in.[18][19] The resignation and defeat of several minister did lead to his appointment as the senior regional Minister from British Columbia, he became the youngest person to ever hold the post.[20][1][21] Moore is seen as one of the most influential members within his caucus, and with Prime Minister Harper.[22] Though Harper has not appointed a Deputy Prime Minister since taking office, Jason Kenney is seen by many as the de facto Deputy Prime Minister.[23][24] MacLeans columnist Paul Wells wrote in 2011 that Moore, whose views contrast to the more socially conservative Kenney, was a near-equal to Kenney.[22] Moore's portfolio is an important one to Quebeckers and with only four Conservative members of Parliament in the province Moore has become a central figure in the province for the party, despite hailing from British Columbia.[25]

CBC

While Minister of Canadian Heritage Moore was responsible for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), a Crown corporation. On November 19, 2008, Moore warned CBC executives to rein in their spending practises after it was revealed that CBC's executive vice-president for French services, racked up more than $80,000 in 2006 on expenses such as theatre tickets, hotels, and catering.[26][27] The information was revealed the same week that other Canadian broadcasters were announcing hiring freezes and layoffs.[28] The President of CBC announced on November 21, 2008 that the corporation would be cutting spending and reviewing its major projects.[29]

Moore has been a defender of the CBC and has spoken about its importance as a key cultural institution.[30] This despite calls from some within the Conservative Party to stop funding or sell the CBC.[31] Downsizing and decentralizing of the broadcaster is a goal for Moore and the Conservative government. In December 2011, he stated that under his leadership staffing at the CBC had decreased by about 25%.[32][33]

'Interim' Minister of Aboriginal Affairs 2013

On February 15, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed Moore as acting Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development after the sudden resignation of John Duncan. Duncan resigned after improperly advocating to a tax court on behalf of a constituent in June 2011.[34] Moore remained interim minister until Bernard Valcourt was appointed on February 22, 2013.

Minister of Industry 2013-present

On July 15, 2013, Moore was appointed Minister of Industry.[35]

“Is it my job to feed my neighbour's child? I don't think so.”

December 15, 2013 on Vancouver radio station NEWS1130, while commenting on a report that B.C. had the worst rate of child poverty in Canada, Moore made the controversial remark '"Is it my job to feed my neighbour's child? I don't think so."' His comments were criticized as “dismissive” and Scrooge-like, especially given the Christmas season. Initially the minister denied making any such statement in a series of tweets. On December 16, Moore issued a written apology on his website. [36] [37]

Election results

2011 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative James Moore 27,181 56.07 +1.46 $83,988.73
New Democratic Mark Ireland 14,600 30.12 +7.84 $2,513.96
Liberal Stewart McGillivray 4,110 8.48 -6.31 $3,574.30
Green Kevin Kim 2,161 4.46 -3.17 $1,335.48
Libertarian Paul Geddes 421 0.87 +0.18 $0.00
Total valid votes/Expense limit 48,473 100.00 – $91,072.64
Total rejected ballots 188 0.39 +0.03
Turnout 48,661 57.23 -2.49
Eligible voters 85,028 – –
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2008 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative James Moore (incumbent) 25,535 54.61% +13.49% $76,521.14

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New Democratic Party Zoë Royer 10,418 22.28% -0.78% $14,957.53

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Liberal Ron McKinnon 6,918 14.79% -12.26% $32,213.85
Green Rod Brindamour 3,568 7.63% +4.29% $2,240.25

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Libertarian Lewis Dahlby 321 0.69% +0.06%
Total valid votes 46,760 100.00%
Total rejected ballots 168
Turnout 46,928 59.72% -3.47%
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2006 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative James Moore (incumbent) 19,961 41.12% +0.18% $73,294.85

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Liberal Jon Kingsbury 13,134 27.05% -0.25% $60,974.96
New Democratic Party Mary-Woo Sims 11,196 23.06% -3.31% $25,808.51

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Independent Greg Watrich 2,317 4.77% $26,557.70
Green Scott Froom 1,623 3.34% -0.98% $1,530.93

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Libertarian Lewis Dahlby 309 0.63% +0.03% $508.06
Total valid votes 48,540 100.00%
Total rejected ballots 141
Turnout 48,681 63.19% +0.23%
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2004 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative James Moore (incumbent) 18,664 40.94% $65,906

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Liberal Kwangyul Peck 12,445 27.30% $69,875
New Democratic Party Charley King 12,023 26.37% $54,851
Green Richard Voigt 1,971 4.32% – $643

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Libertarian Lewis Dahlby 276 0.60%

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Canadian Action Pat Goff 111 0.24% $869

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Communist George Gidora 94 0.20% $389
Total valid votes 45,584 100.00%
Total rejected ballots 169 0.37%
Turnout 45,753 62.96%
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2000 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Canadian Alliance James Moore 28,631 49.68% $59,661

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Liberal Lou Sekora (incumbent) 16,937 29.39% $71,922

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New Democratic Party Jamie Arden 5,340 9.26% $25,248

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Progressive Conservative Joe Gluska 4,506 7.82% $4,011
Green Dave King 839 1.45% –

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Marijuana Paul Geddes 818 1.41% $647

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Canadian Action Will Arlow 452 0.78% $2,886

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Communist George Gidora 98 0.17% $189
Total valid votes 57,621 100.00%
Total rejected ballots 187 0.32%
Turnout 57,808 63.37%

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Biography". www.jamesmoore.org. Retrieved 03 April 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ "Hostory of Federal Ridings Since 1867". Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  3. ^ Morton, Brian. "James Moore the right man for the job as aboriginal affairs minister, fellow MP says". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Alliance leader admits 'significant concessions' to get unite the right merger". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 16 October 2003. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  5. ^ a b c d "History of Federal Ridings Since 1867". Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  6. ^ "Same-sex marriage law passes 158-133". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 June 2005. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  7. ^ "Statement on Same-Sex Marriage". Jamesmoore.org. 18 December 2004. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  8. ^ "B.C. Tory sees no 'public harm' in gay marriage". Vancouver Sun. 8 December 2006. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  9. ^ "PM gives unelected minister a big role in spending". Ottawa Citizen. 15 February 2006. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  10. ^ Woods, Allan (6 December 2007). "'Porn' furor grips MPs". Toronto Star. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  11. ^ "NDP MP sorry for 'scantily clad woman' attack". CTV News. 7 December 2007. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  12. ^ "Who's who in cabinet mini-shuffle". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 June 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  13. ^ "The race is on: Harper calls election for Oct. 14". CTV News. 7 September 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  14. ^ "Harper shuffles cabinet to create 'right team for these times'". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 30 October 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  15. ^ "Harper defends arts cuts during stop in Saskatoon". The Journal Pioneer. 23 September 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  16. ^ Benzie, Robert (24 September 2008). "Ordinary folks don't care about arts: Harper". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  17. ^ MacDonald, Nancy (29 April 2011). "James Moore: a new breed of Tory". MacLeans Magazine. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  18. ^ "Baird to get Foreign Affairs in cabinet shuffle". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  19. ^ Kennedy, Mark (14 May 2013). "Harper's reputation rests on new cabinet". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  20. ^ McMahon, Tamsin (18 May 2011). "Baird, Clement and rookie MPs promoted in cabinet shuffle". National Post. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  21. ^ "Parlinfo". Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  22. ^ a b Wells, Paul (12 September 2011). "Harper's single white males". MacLeans Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  23. ^ Castonguay, Alec (2 February 2013). "The inside story of Jason Kenney's campaign to win over ethnic votes". MacLeans Magazine. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  24. ^ Oliver, Craig (22 May 2011). "Craig's Take: Jason Kenney's new gig". CTV News. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  25. ^ Hebert, Chantal (16 April 2012). "Hébert: James Moore can't repair Quebec rift on his own". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  26. ^ "Heritage minister warns CBC about excessive spending". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  27. ^ "CBC defends itself against report on expenses". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  28. ^ "Hiring freeze, layoffs to come at CTV: memo". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 November 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  29. ^ "CBC to cut spending, review major projects in tough times: president". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  30. ^ "CBC funding secure, heritage minister says". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 3 May 2011. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  31. ^ "CBC Cuts: Conservative MPs' Petitions Call For End Of Government Funding Or Sale As Salary Info Released". The Huffington Post. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  32. ^ "Downsized, decentralized CBC remains key goal for Tories: Heritage Minister James Moore". National Post. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  33. ^ Delacourt, Susan (29 November 2011). "Heritage Minister Moore defends CBC". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  34. ^ "James Moore the right man for the job as aboriginal affairs minister, fellow MP says". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  35. ^ Dobby, Christine (15 July 2013). "James Moore to replace Christian Paradis as federal industry minister". Financial Post. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
  36. ^ "James Moore apologizes for poverty comment: 'Is it my job to feed my neighbour's child? I don't think so'". 15 December 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |radio= ignored (help)
  37. ^ "James Moore apologizes for poverty comment: 'Is it my job to feed my neighbour's child? I don't think so'". National Post. 16 December 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2014.

Table of offices held

28th Ministry – Cabinet of Stephen Harper
Cabinet posts (3)
Predecessor Office Successor
John Duncan Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
February 15-22, 2013 		Bernard Valcourt
Josée Verner Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
2008-2013 		Shelly Glover
Christian Paradis Minister of Industry
2013- 		'Incumbent'
Sub-Cabinet Post
Predecessor Title Successor
position created in 2008 Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(2008/06/25 - 2008/10/29) 		position abolished in 2008

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