Chris Malette
Chris Malette | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte | |
| Assumed office April 28, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ryan Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 or 1957 (age 69–70)[1] |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Sandi Wight |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | chrismalette |
Christopher John Malette is a Canadian politician and journalist who has served as the member of Parliament for the riding of Bay of Quinte since 2025 as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. Prior to entering federal politics, he served as a municipal councillor for Belleville, Ontario from 2018 to 2025.
Background
Before entering politics, Malette worked as a journalist, editor, and photographer for 36 years, primarily for The Belleville Intelligencer, retiring in 2013.[2][3]
Political career
Municipal politics
Malette was first elected to Belleville City Council in the 2018 municipal election, representing Ward 1, and he was re-elected in the 2022 election. During his time on council, he served as chair of the Green Task Force.[4]
Federal politics
On March 26, 2025, Malette was confirmed as the Liberal Party's candidate for the riding of Bay of Quinte in advance of the 2025 federal election.[5] On April 28, he unseated Conservative incumbent Ryan Williams.[6][7] His seat on the city council was declared vacant on May 12.[8]
In June 2025, Malette was appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence. CFB Trenton is located within his riding.[9]
Personal life
Malette and his wife, Sandi Wight, have two daughters.[1]
Electoral record
| 2025 Canadian federal election: Bay of Quinte | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||||
| Liberal | Chris Malette | 32,846 | 50.39 | +13.37 | ||||
| Conservative | Ryan Williams | 29,130 | 44.69 | +4.10 | ||||
| New Democratic | Kate Crothers | 2,373 | 3.64 | −11.61 | ||||
| Green | Erica Charlton | 833 | 1.28 | −0.93 | ||||
| Total valid votes | 65,182 | 99.45 | ||||||
| Total rejected ballots | 359 | 0.55 | -0.12 | |||||
| Turnout | 65,541 | 69.69 | +5.13 | |||||
| Eligible voters | 94,044 | |||||||
| Liberal notional gain from Conservative | Swing | +4.63 | ||||||
| Source: Elections Canada[10][11] | ||||||||
References
- 1 2 Hendry, Luke (April 29, 2025). "Belleville's Malette wins Bay of Quinte as Liberals retain power". The Intelligencer. Belleville, Ontario. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ↑ Zichy, Eleanor (April 16, 2025). "Red Wave". Picton Gazette. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Malette says main priority is standing up for Canadian sovereignty". The Intelligencer. Postmedia Network. April 25, 2025. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Chris Malette – Councillor of City of Belleville, ON - Open Council". Open Council. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ↑ Baldwin, Derek (March 26, 2025). "Belleville Coun. Malette chosen by Liberals for federal election". The Intelligencer. Belleville, Ontario. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Bay of Quinte live federal election results". Toronto Star. April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ↑ Durkin, Tim. "Bay of Quinte turns red". Quinte News. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ↑ McGibbon, Zach (May 12, 2025). "Malette bids farewell as councillor seat declared vacant". Quinte News. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Bay of Quinte MP Malette appointed to National Defence committee". The Intelligencer. Postmedia Network. June 18, 2025. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Voter information service". Elections Canada. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved June 19, 2026.