Peter Stoffer
Date of Birth (yyyy-mm-dd): 1956-01-06
Place of Birth: Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands
Profession | Occupation: country gentleman
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 6,713 days (18 years, 4 months, 17 days)
House of Commons
| Constituency | Political Affiliation at Election | Date of Election | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sackville--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 2008-10-14 | Elected |
| Sackville--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 1997-06-02 | Elected |
| Sackville--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 2004-06-28 | Elected |
| Sackville--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 2006-01-23 | Elected |
| Sackville--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 2011-05-02 | Elected |
| Sackville--Preston--Chezzetcook | New Democratic Party | 2015-10-19 | Defeated |
| Sackville--Musquodoboit Valley--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 2000-11-27 | Elected |
Parliamentary Group
| Party | Term |
|---|---|
| New Democratic Party | 1997-06-02 - 2015-10-18 |
Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Critic
| Department | Portfolio | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries and Oceans | Fisheries and Oceans | 1998-03-27 - 2010-09-06 |
| Human Resources and Skills Development | Seniors | 2005-10-05 - 2006-01-22 |
| Veterans Affairs | Veterans Affairs | 2004-07-22 - 2010-09-06 |
| Veterans Affairs | Veterans Affairs | 2001-01-23 - 2003-02-03 |
| Veterans Affairs | Veterans Affairs | 2011-05-26 - 2015-10-18 |
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 2000-01-26 - 2003-02-03 |
| Agriculture and Agri-Food | Rural Development | 2001-01-23 - 2004-06-27 |
| Industry | Regional Development | 2001-01-23 - 2004-06-27 |
| Canadian Heritage | Sport | 2004-07-22 - 2006-01-22 |
| Human Resources Development | Seniors | 2004-07-22 - 2005-10-04 |
| Environment | National Parks | 2003-02-04 - 2004-06-27 |
| Natural Resources | Natural Resources | 2003-02-04 - 2004-06-27 |
| Small Business and Tourism | Tourism | 2003-02-04 - 2004-06-27 |
| National Defence | National Defence | 2001-01-23 - 2003-02-03 |
| Supply and Services | Canada Post Corporation | 1998-03-27 - 2000-01-25 |
| Public Works and Government Services | Shipbuilding | 2004-07-22 - 2006-01-22 |
| Public Works and Government Services | Shipbuilding | 2011 - 2012-04-18 |
Assistant / Associate Critic
| Department | Portfolio | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Public Works and Government Services | Shipbuilding | 2006-02-13 - 2010-09-06 |
Committees - House of Commons
Committee membership is shown below by session. All members who served on a committee at any time during a session are listed.
| Committee | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Vice-Chair | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Vice-Chair | 38th Parliament, 1st Session (2004-10-04 - 2005-11-29) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Vice-Chair | 38th Parliament, 1st Session (2004-10-04 - 2005-11-29) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 39th Parliament, 1st Session (2006-04-03 - 2007-09-14) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 39th Parliament, 2nd Session (2007-10-16 - 2008-09-07) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 40th Parliament, 2nd Session (2009-01-26 - 2009-12-30) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 40th Parliament, 3rd Session (2010-03-03 - 2011-03-26) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 41st Parliament, 1st Session (2011-06-02 - 2013-09-13) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 41st Parliament, 2nd Session (2013-10-16 - 2015-08-02) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 36th Parliament, 1st Session (1997-09-22 - 1999-09-18) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 36th Parliament, 2nd Session (1999-10-12 - 2000-10-22) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 36th Parliament, 2nd Session (1999-10-12 - 2000-10-22) |
| Subcommittee on Aquaculture and Oceans Act of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 36th Parliament, 2nd Session (1999-10-12 - 2000-10-22) |
| Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 1st Session (2001-01-29 - 2002-09-16) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 37th Parliament, 1st Session (2001-01-29 - 2002-09-16) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 1st Session (2001-01-29 - 2002-09-16) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 37th Parliament, 1st Session (2001-01-29 - 2002-09-16) |
| Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 1st Session (2001-01-29 - 2002-09-16) |
| Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Legislative Committee on Bill C-17 An Act to amend certain Acts of Canada, and to enact measures for implementing the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, in order to enhance public safety | Member | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 37th Parliament, 3rd Session (2004-02-02 - 2004-05-23) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 37th Parliament, 3rd Session (2004-02-02 - 2004-05-23) |
| Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 3rd Session (2004-02-02 - 2004-05-23) |
| Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 38th Parliament, 1st Session (2004-10-04 - 2005-11-29) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 39th Parliament, 1st Session (2006-04-03 - 2007-09-14) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 39th Parliament, 1st Session (2006-04-03 - 2007-09-14) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 39th Parliament, 2nd Session (2007-10-16 - 2008-09-07) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 39th Parliament, 2nd Session (2007-10-16 - 2008-09-07) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Member | 39th Parliament, 2nd Session (2007-10-16 - 2008-09-07) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 40th Parliament, 2nd Session (2009-01-26 - 2009-12-30) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 40th Parliament, 2nd Session (2009-01-26 - 2009-12-30) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 36th Parliament, 1st Session (1997-09-22 - 1999-09-18) |
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 6,713 days (18 years, 4 months, 17 days)
House of Commons
| Constituency | Political Affiliation at Election | Date of Election | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sackville--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 2008-10-14 | Elected |
| Sackville--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 1997-06-02 | Elected |
| Sackville--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 2004-06-28 | Elected |
| Sackville--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 2006-01-23 | Elected |
| Sackville--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 2011-05-02 | Elected |
| Sackville--Preston--Chezzetcook | New Democratic Party | 2015-10-19 | Defeated |
| Sackville--Musquodoboit Valley--Eastern Shore | New Democratic Party | 2000-11-27 | Elected |
Parliamentary Group
| Party | Term |
|---|---|
| New Democratic Party | 1997-06-02 - 2015-10-18 |
Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Critic
| Department | Portfolio | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries and Oceans | Fisheries and Oceans | 1998-03-27 - 2010-09-06 |
| Human Resources and Skills Development | Seniors | 2005-10-05 - 2006-01-22 |
| Veterans Affairs | Veterans Affairs | 2004-07-22 - 2010-09-06 |
| Veterans Affairs | Veterans Affairs | 2001-01-23 - 2003-02-03 |
| Veterans Affairs | Veterans Affairs | 2011-05-26 - 2015-10-18 |
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 2000-01-26 - 2003-02-03 |
| Agriculture and Agri-Food | Rural Development | 2001-01-23 - 2004-06-27 |
| Industry | Regional Development | 2001-01-23 - 2004-06-27 |
| Canadian Heritage | Sport | 2004-07-22 - 2006-01-22 |
| Human Resources Development | Seniors | 2004-07-22 - 2005-10-04 |
| Environment | National Parks | 2003-02-04 - 2004-06-27 |
| Natural Resources | Natural Resources | 2003-02-04 - 2004-06-27 |
| Small Business and Tourism | Tourism | 2003-02-04 - 2004-06-27 |
| National Defence | National Defence | 2001-01-23 - 2003-02-03 |
| Supply and Services | Canada Post Corporation | 1998-03-27 - 2000-01-25 |
| Public Works and Government Services | Shipbuilding | 2004-07-22 - 2006-01-22 |
| Public Works and Government Services | Shipbuilding | 2011 - 2012-04-18 |
Assistant / Associate Critic
| Department | Portfolio | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Public Works and Government Services | Shipbuilding | 2006-02-13 - 2010-09-06 |
Committees - House of Commons
Committee membership is shown below by session. All members who served on a committee at any time during a session are listed.
| Committee | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Vice-Chair | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Vice-Chair | 38th Parliament, 1st Session (2004-10-04 - 2005-11-29) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Vice-Chair | 38th Parliament, 1st Session (2004-10-04 - 2005-11-29) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 39th Parliament, 1st Session (2006-04-03 - 2007-09-14) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 39th Parliament, 2nd Session (2007-10-16 - 2008-09-07) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 40th Parliament, 2nd Session (2009-01-26 - 2009-12-30) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 40th Parliament, 3rd Session (2010-03-03 - 2011-03-26) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 41st Parliament, 1st Session (2011-06-02 - 2013-09-13) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Vice-Chair | 41st Parliament, 2nd Session (2013-10-16 - 2015-08-02) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 36th Parliament, 1st Session (1997-09-22 - 1999-09-18) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 36th Parliament, 2nd Session (1999-10-12 - 2000-10-22) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 36th Parliament, 2nd Session (1999-10-12 - 2000-10-22) |
| Subcommittee on Aquaculture and Oceans Act of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 36th Parliament, 2nd Session (1999-10-12 - 2000-10-22) |
| Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 1st Session (2001-01-29 - 2002-09-16) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 37th Parliament, 1st Session (2001-01-29 - 2002-09-16) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 1st Session (2001-01-29 - 2002-09-16) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 37th Parliament, 1st Session (2001-01-29 - 2002-09-16) |
| Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 1st Session (2001-01-29 - 2002-09-16) |
| Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Legislative Committee on Bill C-17 An Act to amend certain Acts of Canada, and to enact measures for implementing the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, in order to enhance public safety | Member | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 2nd Session (2002-09-30 - 2003-11-12) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 37th Parliament, 3rd Session (2004-02-02 - 2004-05-23) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 37th Parliament, 3rd Session (2004-02-02 - 2004-05-23) |
| Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 37th Parliament, 3rd Session (2004-02-02 - 2004-05-23) |
| Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs | Member | 38th Parliament, 1st Session (2004-10-04 - 2005-11-29) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 39th Parliament, 1st Session (2006-04-03 - 2007-09-14) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 39th Parliament, 1st Session (2006-04-03 - 2007-09-14) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 39th Parliament, 2nd Session (2007-10-16 - 2008-09-07) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 39th Parliament, 2nd Session (2007-10-16 - 2008-09-07) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Member | 39th Parliament, 2nd Session (2007-10-16 - 2008-09-07) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 40th Parliament, 2nd Session (2009-01-26 - 2009-12-30) |
| Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 40th Parliament, 2nd Session (2009-01-26 - 2009-12-30) |
| Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Member | 36th Parliament, 1st Session (1997-09-22 - 1999-09-18) |