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John Cannis
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| Incumbent | |
|---|---|
| Riding | Scarborough Centre |
| In office since | 1993 election |
| Preceded by | Pauline Browes |
| Born | November 04, 1951 (age 55) Kalymnos, Greece |
| Residence | Scarborough, Ontario |
| Political party | |
| Profession(s) | Businessman, human resources consultant |
| Spouse | Mary Cannis |
John Cannis (born November 4, 1951) is a member of the House of Commons in Canada.
Born in Kalymnos, Greece, he was raised and educated in Toronto, Ontario. He was first elected as a Liberal candidate in the 1993 election in the riding of Scarborough Centre. He was re-elected in the1997, 2000, 2004 and 2006 elections
From 1999 to 2001, he was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry.
In 2004, Cannis sent a letter to Justice Minister Irwin Cotler calling for members of the Khadr family to be charged under Canada's new anti-terrorism laws.[1][2]
He and his wife Mary, have three children, Irene, Paul, and Daniel.
- ^ "Liberal MP calls for charges against Khadrs", CBC News, 2004-04-16. Retrieved on January 13, 2007.
- ^ "Liberal MP wants Khadrs charged under anti-terror laws", Canadian Press, 2004-04-17. Retrieved on January 13, 2007.
| Parliament of Canada | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Pauline Browes, PC |
Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre 1993-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |