Tako van Popta

Tako J. van Popta MP (born May 29, 1953) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Langley—Aldergrove in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2019 Canadian federal election,[3] and was re-elected in 2021.

Tako van Popta
MP
Member of Parliament
for Langley—Aldergrove
Assumed office
October 21, 2019
Preceded byMark Warawa
Personal details
Born (1953-05-29) May 29, 1953[1]
Political partyConservative Party of Canada
ResidenceLangley, British Columbia[2]
Alma materTrinity Western University, University of British Columbia
ProfessionLawyer

Background

Van Popta received his undergraduate degree from Trinity Western University and attended UBC to obtain his law degree. He articled with McQuarrie Hunter LLP and worked with the firm for over 30 years, eventually becoming Managing Partner and overseeing the growth that would lead to McQuarrie Hunter becoming one of the largest law firms south of the Fraser. Van Popta has also held the position of director at the Surrey Board of Trade and the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association.

Political career

43rd Canadian Parliament (2019-2021)

Following the resignation of his predecessor, Mark Warawa, Van Popta won the nomination race and was named the Conservative candidate for Langley Aldergrove.

In the election, Van Popta defeated his opponents Michael Chang, NDP, Kaija Farstad, Green Party, Kim Richter, Liberal Party, and Rayna Boychuk, PPC.

Following his victory, Van Popta was appointed as a member to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.

44th Canadian Parliament (2021-present)

Van Popta was re-elected for a second term in the 2021 Canadian federal election.

During the 2022 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election, Van Popta endorsed future Party Leader the Hon. Pierre Poilievre. Following his leadership victory, Poilievre appointed Van Popta to the role of Shadow Minister for Pacific Economic Development.

Van Popta is also member of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Electoral record
2021 Canadian federal election: Langley—Aldergrove
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeTako van Popta28,64345.7-1.3
LiberalKim Richter16,56526.4+0.8
New DemocraticMichael Chang12,28819.6+2.7
People'sRayna Boychuk3,3415.3+3.2
GreenKaija Farstad1,7982.9-4.8
Total valid votes 62,63599.5
Total rejected ballots 3120.5
Turnout 62,94765.0
Eligible voters 96,828
Conservative hold Swing -1.1
Source: Elections Canada[4]
2019 Canadian federal election: Langley—Aldergrove
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeTako van Popta29,82347.00+1.37$59,992.85
LiberalLeon Jensen16,25425.62-10.94$23,481.19
New DemocraticStacey Wakelin10,69016.85+4.34none listed
GreenKaija Farstad4,8817.69+3.28none listed
People'sNatalie Dipietra-Cudmore1,3052.06-none listed
LibertarianAlex Joehl4990.79-0.11$549.66
Total valid votes/expense limit 63,45299.42
Total rejected ballots 3730.58+0.24
Turnout 63,82568.26-4.09
Eligible voters 93,499
Conservative hold Swing +6.15
Source: Elections Canada[5]

References
  1. Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory - Google Books. 2011-03-26. ISBN 9781561601806. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  2. "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  3. "Tory candidate Van Popta declared winner for Langley-Aldergrove riding". Aldergrove Star. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  4. "List of confirmed candidates – September 20, 2021 Federal Election". Elections Canada. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  5. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.


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