Matt DeCourcey

Matthew DeCourcey (born April 4, 1983) is a Canadian Liberal politician, who represented the riding of Fredericton in the House of Commons of Canada from 2015 until 2019.

Family and education Matthew Carey DeCourcey is the son of Harold DeCourcey, a retired probation officer for the Province of New Brunswick, and Dawn DeCourcey, a retired teacher in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

DeCourcey graduated from Fredericton High School in 2001. DeCourcey graduated from St. Thomas University in 2005. DeCourcey graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University in 2007 with a Master's degree in public relations (MPR).

In 2019, he announced his engagement to Liberal member of Parliament Maryam Monsef.

Career

DeCourcey first became involved in politics during his studies at St. Thomas University, volunteering for Paul Martin's successful federal Liberal leadership bid in 2003. He worked for Fredericton MP Andy Scott from 2005 to 2006, and subsequently worked for Labrador MP Todd Russell. The Liberal government ultimately refused to table any legislation to enact electoral reform.

In spring 2018 DeCourcey was criticized for violating House of Commons rules by using his taxpayer-funded newsletter to recruit volunteers for the Liberal Party.

He was defeated in the 2019 federal election by Jenica Atwin of the Green Party.

Career after electoral politics In December 2024, Trans Canada Trail announced that DeCourcey had been appointed as its director of government affairs.

Electoral record