Melissa Lantsman
CanadapoliticianFemale4.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Melissa Lantsman is a Canadian politician and member of the Conservative Party, serving as the Member of Parliament for Thornhill since 2021. She is known for her advocacy on issues including economic policy and public safety. Lantsman has held various roles within the party and is recognized for her strong communication skills and strategic insights. Recently, she was in the news for her criticism of Mark Carney, questioning his trustworthiness regarding promises to scrap the consumer carbon levy.
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Conservative MP and deputy leader Melissa Lantsman criticized the government for focusing on slogans over results.
MPs break for summer after passing motion to advance several billsCanada· 2026-06-19
Melissa Lantsman is a Conservative deputy leader who criticized the government for the slow pace of deportations of Iranian officials.
CBSA has removed only one senior Iranian official from Canada under federal banCanada· 2026-03-06
Melissa Lantsman summarized the prime minister’s changing position on the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Canada's Carney flip-flops on US-Israel Iran strikes within one week period
United States· 2026-03-06
Melissa Lantsman, one of the Conservatives’ two deputy leaders, received unanimous consent for her motion to quickly approve the bill.
MPs agree to fast-track GST credit bill through CommonsCanada· 2026-02-02
MP Melissa Lantsman is recognized for her energy and passion, drawing young delegates to the Conservative Party.
Conservatives celebrate anniversary of Harper’s first win while contemplating the party’s futureCanada· 2026-02-02
Melissa Lantsman, deputy coleader of Canada’s Conservatives, told Lai that Taiwan is a trusted partner.
President Lai thanks Canada for its support
Taiwan· 2026-01-13
The three Conservative MPs on the Taiwan trip include Melissa Lantsman.
Two Liberal MPs cut Taiwan trip short as Carney heads to ChinaCanada· 2026-01-12
Melissa Lantsman is one of the two Conservative MPs who publicly identify as LGBTQ+.
As Ottawa looks to trim spending, LGBTQ+ and women’s groups brace for funding cutsCanada· 2025-09-28
Melissa Lantsman is leading an initiative against Canada's recognition of a Palestinian state.
מפלה צורבת באו"ם: כך הידרדרה ישראל לשפל מדיני חדש
Israel· 2025-09-24
Melissa Lantsman criticized the public broadcaster for failing to protect the country's values.
"הכסף אצל היהודים": כתבת בקנדה השמיעה אמירות אנטישמיותIsrael· 2025-09-17
Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman has been seen with security details.
Catherine McKenna details harassment endured as environment minister in new memoirCanada· 2025-09-14
Mr. Dhanraj alleges that after having the Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party, Melissa Lantsman, on his show, he was threatened with discipline.
Anchor Travis Dhanraj files human rights complaint against CBC, alleging discrimination, harassmentCanada· 2025-09-12
Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman criticized the federal Liberals on social media for what she described as a poor showing of support from within the governing party.
Liberal MPs call for action against antisemitism after stabbing of Jewish woman in OttawaCanada· 2025-09-01
Melissa Lantsman, the Deputy Leader, claimed the Crown prosecutor was seeking 'political vengeance'.
The right’s new cause, crime without punishment, and its new martyrs, the Ottawa hostage-takersCanada· 2025-07-30
Melissa Lantsman described the Crown's actions as political vengeance rather than actual justice.
Conservative MPs voice support for trucker convoy organizers ahead of sentencingCanada· 2025-07-22
Melissa Lantsman is the Deputy Leader who acknowledged the swift passage of legislation.
Suddenly, MPs are behaving like grown-upsCanada· 2025-07-04
Prime Minister Mark Carney crossed the floor to shake hands with Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman.
House of Commons passes Liberals’ major projects billCanada· 2025-06-20Conservative Party deputy leader Melissa Lantsman described C-5 as an effort by the government to allow 'a few favoured VIPs' to receive exemptions.
Minority Liberals gain Conservative support to speed internal trade bill through House of CommonsCanada· 2025-06-16
Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman called the vandalism a 'disgusting and cowardly act.'
National Holocaust Monument vandalized with ‘FEED ME’ in red paintCanada· 2025-06-09
Melissa Lantsman is the deputy Conservative leader.
Politics Insider: Liberal seat count reduced to 168 pending recount after BQ gains riding upon validationCanada· 2025-05-01
Melissa Lantsman rises during Question Period in Ottawa.
Conservative caucus will meet to select interim Opposition Leader amid concerns Liberals are trying to poach disgruntled MPsCanada· 2025-05-01
Melissa Lantsman was a capable member of Pierre Poilievre's team who could have helped him.
Opinion: Pierre Poilievre was the right man for the moment. Then the moment changed – and he failed to adaptCanada· 2025-04-29
Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman had an RCMP detail for several months in 2023 and 2024.
Jagmeet Singh says he was warned about life threat in 2023, possibly originating from 'foreign government'
India· 2025-04-26
Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman had an RCMP detail for several months in 2023 and 2024.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh considered stepping down in 2023 after being told of threat to his lifeCanada· 2025-04-26Melissa Lantsman is a Conservative candidate for Thornhill.
Opinion: Why many Canadian Jews are gravitating toward the Conservative PartyCanada· 2025-04-24The Conservatives could pull Mr. Poilievre back and put Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman in his place.
Opinion: Pierre Poilievre has a women problemCanada· 2025-04-03
Melissa Lantsman is a Conservative MP and an important member of Mr. Poilievre’s team.
Pierre Poilievre’s disdain for big business is creating an uneasy relationship with corporate CanadaCanada· 2025-03-07
Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman posted the slogan on social media alongside a picture of Mark Carney being crowned by a beaming Trudeau.
Morning Update: Poilievre’s reversal of polling fortuneCanada· 2025-02-19
Melissa Lantsman is the Deputy Conservative Leader who expressed skepticism about Mark Carney's carbon levy pledge.
Conservatives launch partisan attacks on Liberal leadership front-runner Mark CarneyCanada· 2025-02-14