David Joseph McGuinty (born February 25, 1960) is a Canadian lawyer and politician who has been the minister of public safety since December 2024. A member of the Liberal Party, McGuinty has served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Ottawa South since 2004.

The Honourable David J. McGuinty was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Ottawa South in 2004. He was re-elected six times, most recently in 2021. Minister McGuinty has dedicated his life to public service.

1 day ago · Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, while he visits the Lansdowne port of entry, in Ontario. Minister McGuinty will be joined by members of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Dec 20, 2024 · The Honourable David J. McGuinty was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Ottawa South in 2004. He was re-elected six times, most recently in 2021. Minister McGuinty has dedicated his life to public service.

7 hours ago · OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 11, 2025 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, while he visits the Lansdowne port of entry, in Ontario ...

5 days ago · Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says Canada's new "fentanyl czar" will be appointed before U.S. President Donald Trump's next deadline for imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods.

David Joseph McGuinty PC MP (born February 25, 1960) is a Canadian lawyer and politician who has been a Member of Parliament for Ottawa South since 2004. He has been the minister of public safety since 2024.

David McGuinty was born and raised in Ottawa South in a family of twelve with a strong tradition of public service. Ottawa, Ontario, January 27, 2025 — By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live…

Dec 20, 2024 · The member of Parliament for Ottawa South, David McGuinty, has been named minister of public safety. The first to arrive at Rideau Hall for a swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 20, the long-time...

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