Stephen Ellis (politician) explained

Riding1:Cumberland—Colchester
Parliament1:Canadian
Term Start1:September 20, 2021
Predecessor1:Lenore Zann
Birth Name:Stephen Douglas Ellis[1]
Birth Date:1968
Occupation:Politician
Nationality:Canadian
Party:Conservative
Alma Mater:Dalhousie University
Residence:Truro, Nova Scotia

Stephen Douglas Ellis (born 1968) is a Canadian politician serving as the member of Parliament for the riding of Cumberland—Colchester. He defeated Lenore Zann at the 2021 Canadian federal election. Since 2022 he has served as Shadow Minister of Health in Pierre Poilievre’s shadow Cabinet.[2]

Education

Growing up in Lincoln, New Brunswick, Ellis graduated from Oromocto High School.[3] In 1993, Ellis graduated from the Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine with a Doctor of Medicine.[1] [4]

Career

Ellis was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force for nine years, attaining the rank of Captain. From 1999 to 2021, Ellis worked as a family physician in Truro for 22 years.[5]

References

  1. https://cpsnsphysiciansearch.azurewebsites.net/PhysicianDetails.aspx?LicenceNumber=010796 Profile
  2. Web site: 21 September 2021. Conservatives win 3 seats in Nova Scotia. CBC News.
  3. https://drstephenellismp.com/about/ About Dr. Stephen Ellis
  4. https://alumni.dal.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Dalhousie-Magazine_Spring-2005.pdf Dalhousie Magazine: Spring 2005
  5. https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/communities/dr-stephen-ellis-enters-race-for-pc-party-nomination-for-cumberland-colchester-558261/ Dr. Stephen Ellis enters race for PC party nomination for Cumberland-Colchester