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Marc Dalton
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| Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge |
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| Assumed office October 21, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Dan Ruimy |
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Maple Ridge-Mission |
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| In office May 12, 2009 – May 9, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Randy Hawes |
| Succeeded by | Bob D'Eith |
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| Born | June 3, 1960 CFB Baden–Soellingen, Germany |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Other political affiliations |
BC United (provincial) |
| Residences | Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada |
Marc H.J. Dalton is a Canadian politician. He is a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Conservative Party. He represents the area of Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge. He was first elected as an MP in the 2019 Canadian federal election.
Before becoming a federal MP, Mr. Dalton was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in British Columbia. He was part of the BC Liberal Party. He represented the Maple Ridge-Mission area after winning elections in 2009 and 2013.
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About Marc Dalton's Early Life and Education
Marc Dalton was born in Germany. His father was in the Royal Canadian Armed Forces. Because of this, Marc moved a lot as a child. He lived on different military bases across Canada.
Marc is part Cree Métis through his father's family. His mother's family is French Canadian. He is a member of Métis Nation BC. Marc is the oldest of six children. When he was a teenager, his family settled in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows area of British Columbia. He enjoyed playing sports and was active in his high school's student council.
Marc Dalton's University Studies and Volunteer Work
Marc Dalton studied at Simon Fraser University. He earned a Bachelor's degree in French and History. Later, he completed a Master's degree in Educational Leadership.
At 16, Marc volunteered with a group that helped communities. This group supported people in Central America and Canadian cities. Through his work in Central America, he learned Spanish. This means he can speak three languages: French, English, and Spanish.
Marc Dalton's Career as a Teacher and Pastor
Marc Dalton's Christian faith is very important to him. After finishing his education, he became a Pastor. He served in the Vancouver area for some time. Before entering politics, Marc married his wife, Marlene. They have three children.
Marc worked as a teacher for 17 years. He taught at both elementary and high school levels. He mainly taught French Immersion and Social Studies in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District. He also served in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Marc Dalton's Political Journey
In 2009, Marc Dalton took a break from teaching. He decided to run as an MLA for the Maple Ridge – Mission area. He won the election and represented the district for two terms. As an MLA, he served as a Parliamentary Secretary for independent schools. He was also part of the 'Experience the Fraser' committee. This project focused on trails and tourism. He also served as a Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Relations.
Advocating for the BC Liberal Party Name Change
After being re-elected in 2012, Marc Dalton suggested changing the name of the BC Liberals. He felt the name was confusing for voters. He explained that some voters might not know it was a centre-right party. He thought federal Conservative voters might find it hard to vote for the BC Liberals, even if they shared similar values.
Federal Politics and Re-election
In 2015, Marc Dalton tried to become the Conservative candidate for the federal election. He ran in Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows but lost to Randy Kamp. After this, he returned to his role as a BC Liberal MLA until 2017.
In 2019, Marc Dalton ran again in the federal election for the Conservative Party. This time, he won. He defeated the Liberal candidate, Dan Ruimy, by over 3,000 votes. As a Member of Parliament, he served on several committees. These included the Covid-19 Pandemic Committee and the Public Safety and National Security Committee. He also served on the Official Languages Committee.
Marc Dalton was re-elected in 2021. He continues to serve on the Official Languages Committee. He is also the Chair of the BC Caucus. While in office, Marc has often spoken about reducing the Carbon Tax.
Marc Dalton's Views on Key Issues
Views on the Carbon Tax
Marc Dalton has often spoken in the House of Commons about the carbon tax. This tax was introduced by the Liberal Government in 2018. He believes it is a main reason for inflation and the higher cost of living. He wants to remove this policy to help reduce living costs for Canadians.
Marc Dalton's Election Results
Federal Election Results
| Canadian federal election, 2025: Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge | ||||||||
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| ** Preliminary results — Not yet official ** | ||||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| Conservative | Marc Dalton | 31,556 | 47.37 | +10.23 | ||||
| Liberal | Angie Rowell | 30,130 | 45.23 | +20.58 | ||||
| New Democratic | Daniel Heydenrych | 4,097 | 6.15 | –25.14 | ||||
| Rhinoceros | Peter Buddle | 456 | 0.68 | +0.38 | ||||
| PPC | Chris Lehner | 372 | 0.56 | –4.97 | ||||
| Total valid votes/expense limit | ||||||||
| Total rejected ballots | ||||||||
| Turnout | 66,611 | 71.44 | ||||||
| Eligible voters | 93,234 | |||||||
| Conservative notional hold | Swing | –5.18 | ||||||
| Source: Elections Canada | ||||||||
| Canadian federal election, 2021: Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| Conservative | Marc Dalton | 19,371 | 36.7 | +0.5 | $74,248.03 | |||
| New Democratic | Phil Klapwyk | 16,869 | 31.9 | +8.0 | $69,801.42 | |||
| Liberal | Ahmed Yousef | 13,179 | 24.9 | -4.8 | none listed | |||
| PPC | Juliuss Hoffmann | 2,800 | 5.3 | +4.0 | $8,076.50 | |||
| Independent | Steven William Ranta | 453 | 0.9 | ±0.0 | $357.28 | |||
| Rhinoceros | Peter Buddle | 161 | 0.3 | N/A | $0.00 | |||
| Total valid votes/Expense limit | 52,833 | 99.5 | – | $112,396.51 | ||||
| Total rejected ballots | 278 | 0.5 | ||||||
| Turnout | 53,111 | 64.4 | ||||||
| Eligible voters | 82,495 | |||||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | -3.8 | ||||||
| Source: Elections Canada | ||||||||
| Canadian federal election, 2019: Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| Conservative | Marc Dalton | 19,650 | 36.23 | +4.84 | $89,237.08 | |||
| Liberal | Dan Ruimy | 16,125 | 29.73 | -4.15 | none listed | |||
| New Democratic | John Mogk | 12,958 | 23.89 | -5.73 | $24,526.92 | |||
| Green | Ariane Jaschke | 4,332 | 7.99 | +3.77 | $3,184.96 | |||
| PPC | Bryton Cherrier | 698 | 1.29 | – | none listed | |||
| Independent | Steve Ranta | 468 | 0.86 | -0.00 | $969.02 | |||
| Total valid votes/expense limit | 54,231 | 99.45 | ||||||
| Total rejected ballots | 298 | 0.55 | +0.32 | |||||
| Turnout | 54,529 | 67.74 | -4.22 | |||||
| Eligible voters | 80,494 | |||||||
| Conservative gain from Liberal | Swing | +4.50 | ||||||
| Source: Elections Canada | ||||||||
| Canadian federal election, 2006: Burnaby—New Westminster | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| New Democratic | Peter Julian | 17,391 | 38.79 | +4.21 | $71,414 | |||
| Liberal | Mary Pynenburg | 13,420 | 29.93 | -2.59 | $74,580 | |||
| Conservative | Marc Dalton | 12,364 | 27.58 | -0.05 | $70,006 | |||
| Green | Scott Janzen | 1,654 | 3.68 | -0.04 | $1,149 | |||
| Total valid votes | 44,829 | 100.0 | ||||||
| Total rejected ballots | 144 | 0.32 | -0.20 | |||||
| Turnout | 44,973 | 60.09 | +1.14 | |||||
| New Democratic hold | Swing | +3.40
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Provincial Election Results
| British Columbia general election, 2017: Maple Ridge-Mission | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures | |||
| New Democratic | Bob D'Eith | 10,989 | 41.94 | +2.13 | $68,144 | |||
| Liberal | Marc Dalton | 10,664 | 40.70 | −5.89 | $59,214 | |||
| Green | Peter Pak Chiu Tam | 3,464 | 13.22 | +5.01 | $9,786 | |||
| Conservative | Trevor Hamilton | 935 | 3.57 | −1.80 | ||||
| Libertarian | Jeff Monds | 148 | 0.57 | – | ||||
| Total valid votes | 26,200 | 100.00 | ||||||
| Total rejected ballots | 128 | 0.49 | ||||||
| Turnout | 26,328 | 61.69 | ||||||
| Registered Voters | 42,678 | |||||||
| Source: Elections BC | ||||||||
| British Columbia general election, 2013: Maple Ridge-Mission | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Liberal | Marc Dalton | 10,327 | 46.59 | +0.87 | ||||
| New Democratic | Mike Bocking | 8,820 | 39.81 | –5.58 | ||||
| Green | Alex Pope | 1,818 | 8.21 | +1.01 | ||||
| Conservative | Chad Thompson | 1,190 | 5.37 | – | ||||
| Total valid votes | 22,155 | 100.00 | ||||||
| Total rejected ballots | 152 | 0.68 | ||||||
| Turnout | 22,307 | 57.91 | ||||||
| Source: Elections BC | ||||||||
| B.C. General Election 2009 Maple Ridge-Mission | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal | Marc Dalton | 8,802 | 45.72% | ||
| NDP | Mike Bocking | 8,738 | 45.39% | ||
| Green | Michael Gildersleeve | 1,387 | 7.20% | – | |
| Reform | Ian Vaughan | 325 | 1.69% | ||
| Total | 19,252 | 100.00% | |||
See also
- British Columbia Liberal Party
