About Philip Toone
Born 1965. Philip Toone is a Canadian politician, conveyancer, notary and teacher.
Philip Toone (born 1965) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2011 election.
Early life Philip Toone was born in Ottawa in 1965. He currently resides in Maria, Quebec, with his partner of 13 years. His former occupation was that of a teacher and notary.
Political career
Toone ran for a seat to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2004 Canadian federal election. He was defeated finishing in fifth place losing to incumbent Raynald Blais in the electoral district of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine. He ran for a second time in the 2011 Canadian federal election and won.
He was one of five openly gay candidates elected to Parliament in the 2011 election.
He was defeated in the 2015 election by Diane Lebouthillier of the Liberal Party.
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Canadian politician
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Philip Toone was born in 1965 in Ottawa.
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Philip Toone is a politician, conveyancer, notary and teacher.
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