Garnett Genuis

Background

Genuis grew up in Strathcona County, before moving to attend Carleton University in Ottawa.

Career

Prior to running in the 2015 federal election, Genuis ran in the 2012 Alberta general election as the Wildrose Modern Language Association candidate for Sherwood Park. He lost to Progressive Conservative candidate Cathy Olesen. In March 2014, Genuis announced his intention to seek the Conservative nomination in the newly formed riding of Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan.

In November 2015, Genuis was appointed deputy critic for Human Rights & Religious Freedom.

He serves under head critic David Anderson. In March 2016, Genuis was named one of the most outspoken MPs in the House of Commons by Maclean’s Magazine.

Achievements

• He won the nomination in November 2014. Genuis won the federal election on October 19, 2015, capturing 64% of the votes in the riding and becoming its Member of Parliament.