Lisa Raitt

Lisa Raitt, born on May seventh, nineteen sixty-eight, is a distinguished former Canadian politician, lawyer, and business executive. She served as a member of Parliament for Halton from two thousand eight until two thousand nineteen, representing the Conservative Party. Raitt's political career began with her election to the House of Commons in the two thousand eight election, where she quickly made her mark.

Shortly after her election, she was appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper as the Minister of Natural Resources, a position she held until two thousand ten. Following this, she transitioned to the role of Minister of Labour, and in two thousand thirteen, she became the Minister of Transport. Raitt continued to serve in this capacity until the Conservative Party was defeated by the Liberal Party in the two thousand fifteen election.

After the electoral defeat, Raitt was re-elected in the newly established riding of Milton. In two thousand seventeen, she contested the Conservative leadership but was ultimately defeated by Andrew Scheer. However, she was appointed as the deputy party leader and deputy opposition leader, roles she maintained until her defeat in the two thousand nineteen election.

Since her departure from politics, Lisa Raitt has taken on a significant role in the business sector as the Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), showcasing her versatility and expertise beyond her political career.