The Honourable
Terry Beech
PC MP
Terry Beech in 2019
Beech in 2019
Minister of Citizens Services
Assumed office
July 26, 2023
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byPosition established
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
In office
December 3, 2021 – July 26, 2023
MinisterChrystia Freeland
Preceded bySean Fraser
Succeeded byTBD
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard
In office
December 12, 2019 – August 15, 2021
MinisterBernadette Jordan
Preceded bySean Casey
Succeeded byMike Kelloway
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport
In office
August 31, 2018 – September 11, 2019
MinisterMarc Garneau
Preceded byKaren McCrimmon
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard
In office
January 30, 2017 – August 31, 2018
MinisterDominic Leblanc
Preceded byUnknown
Succeeded bySean Casey
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Science
In office
December 2, 2015 – January 27, 2017
MinisterKirsty Duncan
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byKate Young
Member of Parliament
for Burnaby North—Seymour
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded byRiding established
Nanaimo City Councillor
In office
December 6, 1999 – December 2, 2002
Personal details
Born (1981-04-02) April 2, 1981[1]
Comox, British Columbia, Canada
Political partyLiberal
SpouseRavi Bansal Beech
Children2
Residence(s)Burnaby, British Columbia
Alma materSimon Fraser University
Oxford University
ProfessionMember of Parliament, Entrepreneur, Adjunct Professor

Terry Beech PC MP (born April 2, 1981) is a Canadian politician who has served as Member of Parliament for the federal electoral district of Burnaby North—Seymour in the House of Commons of Canada since 2015.[2][3][4] Beech serves as minister for the newly created portfolio of citizen services since 2023. Prior, he served as Parliamentary Secretary to a number of Liberal cabinet ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland since 2021.

In 1999, Beech was elected to the Nanaimo City Council at the age of 18, becoming British Columbia's youngest-ever elected official.

Background and municipal politics

Beech was born in Comox, British Columbia,[5] and moved to Victoria when he was one. His father worked as a janitor and his mother was a housewife. While in Victoria, Beech attended Arbutus Junior High School before moving on to Mount Douglas Senior Secondary School. He later moved to Nanaimo, where he attended John Barsby Secondary School. While in grade 12, he coached the debate team and sat on the board of the Harewood Community Project Society.

Beech was elected to Nanaimo City Council in 1999 at age 18,[6] becoming British Columbia's youngest-ever elected official. While councillor, he sat on the Advisory Committee on the Environment, and the Joint Use Committee with School District 68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith. He served on the council for three years, and did not seek re-election, instead moving to Burnaby to pursue a degree at Simon Fraser University (SFU). After completing a joint major in business and economics there, he joined Aquilini Investment Group, working as director of business development until 2008.[7]

In 2006, Beech and his twin brother, Doug, founded a non-profit organization called Twinbro Local Leaders.[8] Twinbro was created to empower youth, and help them access post-secondary education, regardless of their social and economic background.[9]

While working on his MBA at Oxford University through their online offerings, Beech started tech company HiretheWorld. In 2010, HiretheWorld won the BCIC New Ventures Competition, and in 2012, it was named one of BC Business Magazine's top 20 most innovative companies.[10]

Beech has taught entrepreneurship and finance courses as an adjunct professor at SFU[11] and the University of British Columbia,[12] and helped redesign the entrepreneurship program at SFU.

In 2010/11, Beech participated in the Action Canada program, where he co-authored, "Fueling Canada's Economic Success: A National Strategy for High-Growth Entrepreneurship.[13]"

Member of Parliament

Beech announcing elements of the Oceans Protection Plan

Beech was nominated as the Liberal candidate in Burnaby North—Seymour in July 2014.[14][15] In the 2015 federal election, he defeated New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Carol Baird Ellan by 3,401 votes,[16] as well as Conservative Party candidate and now Mayor of the District of North Vancouver Mike Little by 4,326 votes.[16]

After the election, Beech was appointed the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Science.[17] In January 2017, Beech was named Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard.[17] During his tenure, Beech worked on the modernization of Canada's Fisheries Act. Part of that work included changes to the Act that restored prohibitions against the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat ("HADD").[18] Beech also worked on Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, which outlined new steps for the creation and regulation of Marine Protected Areas.[19] Beech held this role until August 2018, when he was named Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport.[17] While at Transport, Beech worked closely on Bill C-64 - Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, which addressed irresponsible vessel management.[20]

In 2018, Beech was awarded Parliamentarian of the Year for Best Civic Outreach.[21] These awards are voted on by Members of Parliament from all Parties. Beech attributes winning this award to his efforts to engage with constituents and by perpetually knocking on doors in his riding.[22]

In the 2019 Canadian federal election, Beech quashed the comeback attempt of NDP candidate Svend Robinson, who had previously served as MP in Burnaby from 1979 to 2004.[23] Beech also defeated Heather Leung, a candidate who was dropped by the Conservative Party after controversial videos featuring Leung surfaced in October 2019.[24] On December 12, 2019, Beech was once again named Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and Canadian Coast Guard.[25] On February 4, 2020, Beech was chosen by fellow caucus members to become the chair of the Federal Liberal Pacific Caucus, composed of Liberal MPs from British Columbia.[26]

In the 2021 Canadian federal election, Beech was re-elected with 39.4% of the vote, defeating NDP challenger Jim Hanson.[27] On December 3, 2021, Terry Beech was named Parliamentary Secretary to Chrystia Freeland, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.[28]

Electoral record

2021 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalTerry Beech19,44539.5+4.0
New DemocraticJim Hanson14,31829.1-3.2
ConservativeKelsey Shein12,53525.5+6.0
GreenPeter Dolling1,5163.1-6.5
People'sBrad Nickerson1,3702.8+0.6
Total valid votes 49,18499.5
Total rejected ballots 2730.5
Turnout 49,45762.3
Eligible voters 79,395
Liberal hold Swing +3.6
2019 Canadian federal election: Burnaby North—Seymour
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalTerry Beech17,77035.50-0.59$95,724.28
New DemocraticSvend Robinson16,18532.33+2.73$96,430.99
ConservativeHeather Leung9,73419.45-8.40none listed
GreenAmita Kuttner4,8019.59+4.32$13,982.95
People'sRocky Dong1,0792.16–none listed
IndependentRobert Taylor2710.54–none listed
LibertarianLewis Dahlby2190.44-0.04none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 50,05999.08
Total rejected ballots 4660.92+0.43
Turnout 50,52564.80
Eligible voters 77,969
Liberal hold Swing -1.66
Heather Leung was dropped by the Conservative Party of Canada after past homophobic remarks were made public,[29] but still appeared on the ballot papers.
Source: Elections Canada[30][31]
2015 Canadian federal election: Burnaby North—Seymour
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalTerry Beech18,93836.09+20.37$112,731.67
New DemocraticCarol Baird Ellan15,53729.61-5.55$151,963.09
ConservativeMike Little14,61227.84-16.39$74,815.44
GreenLynne Quarmby2,7655.27+1.39$104,104.37
LibertarianChris Tylor2520.48––
IndependentHelen Hee Soon Chang2070.39–$1,011.85
CommunistBrent Jantzen1260.24––
Marxist–LeninistBrian Sproule430.08––
Total valid votes/expense limit 52,48099.51 $206,738.46
Total rejected ballots 2600.49–
Turnout 52,74070.34–
Eligible voters 74,982
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +18.38
Source: Elections Canada[32][33][34]

Personal life

In 2013, Beech married his wife, Ravi Bansal Beech, who is the COO of Valley Acrylic Bath Ltd, and one of the 2018 Business in Vancouver's 40 under 40.[35] They have two daughters together, Nova and Solar.[36]

References

  1. ↑ "Terry Beech gets Liberal nod in Burnaby North-Seymour". www.burnabynow.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Expenditures by Member - Selection of Members". www.parl.gc.ca. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Liberal Terry Beech wins Burnaby North-Seymour". CBC News. October 19, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Canada election 2015: List of elected B.C. candidates". CBC News. October 19, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Profile - Beech, Terry". Library of Parliament. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Terry Beech (Liberal/Burnaby North-Seymour): This wunderkind was Canada's youngest city councillor when elected in Nanaimo at age 18. A decade and a half later he could add Oxford MBA, entrepreneur, professor, philanthropist and now MP to his resumé after his surprise victory in a riding the Liberals had no expectation of winning when the election was called". www.vancouversun.com.
  7. ↑ "Terry Beech". Business in Vancouver. December 9, 2013. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  8. ↑ Bjornson, Leah (July 22, 2014). "Former professor to represent Burnaby North-Seymour riding | The Peak".
  9. ↑ "Twinbro - Mission and History". www.twinbro.com.
  10. ↑ "Beedie alumnus and MP Terry Beech named Young Global Leader - SFU News - Simon Fraser University". www.sfu.ca.
  11. ↑ "Beedie alumnus and MP Terry Beech named Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum | Ideas@Beedie". beedie.sfu.ca.
  12. ↑ "Terry Beech | Prime Minister of Canada". pm.gc.ca. Archived from the original on August 14, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Task Force on A National Strategy for High Growth Entrepreneurship".
  14. ↑ Hui, Stephen (July 9, 2014). "Bitcoin donations enter Canadian politics". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Know your candidate: Terry Beech, Burnaby North-Seymour". Burnaby Beacon. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  16. 1 2 "Official Voting Results". www.elections.ca.
  17. 1 2 3 "Roles - Terry Beech - Current and Past - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada". www.ourcommons.ca.
  18. ↑ Cook, Lauren E. (February 20, 2018). "The Return of the HADD: Canada's Proposed Amendments to the Fisheries Act". www.lawsonlundell.com. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Changes to the Oceans Act". www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca. August 1, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  20. ↑ "LEGISinfo - House Government Bill C-64 (42-1)". www.parl.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Parliamentarians of the Year awards 2018 in pictures - Macleans.ca". www.macleans.ca. November 6, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  22. ↑ "Terry Beech: The perpetual door-knocker - Macleans.ca". www.macleans.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  23. ↑ "Election Night Results - Electoral Districts". enr.elections.ca. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  24. ↑ "Turfed B.C. Conservative candidate Heather Leung speaks out | Watch News Videos Online". Global News. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  25. ↑ "Parliamentary Secretaries".
  26. ↑ "Terry Beech, MP". www.facebook.com. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  27. ↑ "Canada election results: Burnaby North–Seymour | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  28. ↑ "Prime Minister welcomes new parliamentary secretaries". Prime Minister of Canada. December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  29. ↑ Baker, Rafferty (October 3, 2019). "Conservatives eject B.C. candidate over 'offensive' comments about LGBTQ people". CBC News. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  30. ↑ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  31. ↑ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  32. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Burnaby North—Seymour, 30 September 2015
  33. ↑ Official Voting Results - Burnaby North—Seymour
  34. ↑ "Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates". Archived from the original on August 15, 2015.
  35. ↑ "Ravi Beech". Business in Vancouver.
  36. ↑ Campbell, Chris (March 3, 2019). "MP tells House of Commons about how New West NICU saved his baby". New West Record. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
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