Roles - Merv Tweed
Current and Past
Member of Parliament
| Constituency | Province / Territory | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon—Souris | Manitoba | Monday, May 2, 2011 | Saturday, August 31, 2013 |
| Brandon—Souris | Manitoba | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | Sunday, May 1, 2011 |
| Brandon—Souris | Manitoba | Monday, January 23, 2006 | Monday, October 13, 2008 |
| Brandon—Souris | Manitoba | Monday, June 28, 2004 | Sunday, January 22, 2006 |
Political Affiliation
| Parliament | Political Affiliation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41st | Conservative | Monday, May 2, 2011 | Saturday, August 31, 2013 |
| 40th | Conservative | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | Sunday, May 1, 2011 |
| 39th | Conservative | Monday, January 23, 2006 | Monday, October 13, 2008 |
| 38th | Conservative | Monday, June 28, 2004 | Sunday, January 22, 2006 |
Committees
| Parliament ‑ Session | Role | Committee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41-1 | Chair | Agriculture and Agri-Food | Tuesday, September 25, 2012 | Friday, September 13, 2013 |
| 41-1 | Chair | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food | Tuesday, September 25, 2012 | Saturday, August 31, 2013 |
| 41-1 | Chair | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Monday, June 20, 2011 | Thursday, September 20, 2012 |
| 41-1 | Chair | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Monday, June 20, 2011 | Thursday, September 20, 2012 |
| 41-1 | Member | Agriculture and Agri-Food | Thursday, September 20, 2012 | Friday, September 13, 2013 |
| 41-1 | Member | Subcommittee on Committee Budgets of the Liaison Committee | Thursday, October 4, 2012 | Friday, September 13, 2013 |
| 41-1 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food | Tuesday, September 25, 2012 | Saturday, August 31, 2013 |
| 41-1 | Member | Liaison | Thursday, June 23, 2011 | Saturday, August 31, 2013 |
| 41-1 | Member | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Monday, June 13, 2011 | Thursday, September 20, 2012 |
| 41-1 | Member | Subcommittee on Committee Budgets of the Liaison Committee | Tuesday, October 4, 2011 | Thursday, September 20, 2012 |
| 41-1 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Monday, June 20, 2011 | Thursday, September 20, 2012 |
| 41-1 | Member | Legislative Committee on Bill C-18 | Thursday, November 3, 2011 | Friday, November 4, 2011 |
| 40-3 | Chair | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, October 5, 2010 | Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
| 40-3 | Chair | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, October 5, 2010 | Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
| 40-3 | Chair | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, March 9, 2010 | Monday, September 27, 2010 |
| 40-3 | Chair | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, March 9, 2010 | Monday, September 27, 2010 |
| 40-3 | Member | Subcommittee on Committee Budgets of the Liaison Committee | Tuesday, October 19, 2010 | Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
| 40-3 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, October 5, 2010 | Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
| 40-3 | Member | Liaison | Tuesday, October 5, 2010 | Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
| 40-3 | Member | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Monday, September 27, 2010 | Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
| 40-3 | Member | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Thursday, March 4, 2010 | Monday, September 27, 2010 |
| 40-3 | Member | Subcommittee on Committee Budgets of the Liaison Committee | Thursday, March 18, 2010 | Monday, September 27, 2010 |
| 40-3 | Member | Liaison | Tuesday, March 9, 2010 | Monday, September 27, 2010 |
| 40-3 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Wednesday, March 3, 2010 | Monday, September 27, 2010 |
| 40-2 | Chair | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Monday, October 5, 2009 | Wednesday, December 30, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Chair | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Monday, October 5, 2009 | Wednesday, December 30, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Chair | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, February 3, 2009 | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Chair | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, February 3, 2009 | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Member | Subcommittee on Committee Budgets of the Liaison Committee | Thursday, October 8, 2009 | Wednesday, December 30, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Monday, October 5, 2009 | Wednesday, December 30, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Member | Liaison | Monday, October 5, 2009 | Wednesday, December 30, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Member | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Monday, September 28, 2009 | Wednesday, December 30, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Member | Liaison | Tuesday, February 3, 2009 | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Member | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, January 27, 2009 | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, February 3, 2009 | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Member | Subcommittee on Committee Budgets of the Liaison Committee | Thursday, February 12, 2009 | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
| 39-2 | Chair | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Thursday, November 15, 2007 | Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
| 39-2 | Chair | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Thursday, November 15, 2007 | Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
| 39-2 | Member | Subcommittee on Committee Budgets of the Liaison Committee | Thursday, November 22, 2007 | Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
| 39-2 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Thursday, November 15, 2007 | Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
| 39-2 | Member | Liaison | Thursday, November 15, 2007 | Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
| 39-2 | Member | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Wednesday, October 31, 2007 | Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
| 39-1 | Chair | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, September 26, 2006 | Friday, September 14, 2007 |
| 39-1 | Chair | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, May 9, 2006 | Thursday, September 21, 2006 |
| 39-1 | Chair | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, May 9, 2006 | Thursday, September 21, 2006 |
| 39-1 | Chair | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Thursday, May 4, 2006 | Thursday, September 21, 2006 |
| 39-1 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, September 26, 2006 | Friday, September 14, 2007 |
| 39-1 | Member | Liaison | Tuesday, September 26, 2006 | Friday, September 14, 2007 |
| 39-1 | Member | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Thursday, September 21, 2006 | Friday, September 14, 2007 |
| 39-1 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Tuesday, May 9, 2006 | Thursday, September 21, 2006 |
| 39-1 | Member | Liaison | Friday, May 5, 2006 | Thursday, September 21, 2006 |
| 39-1 | Member | Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | Wednesday, April 26, 2006 | Thursday, September 21, 2006 |
| 38-1 | Member | Scrutiny of Regulations | Friday, October 7, 2005 | Tuesday, November 29, 2005 |
| 38-1 | Member | Citizenship and Immigration | Wednesday, June 1, 2005 | Friday, October 7, 2005 |
| 38-1 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Thursday, October 7, 2004 | Monday, November 29, 2004 |
Parliamentary Associations and Interparliamentary Groups
| Parliament | Role | Association or Group | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41st | Vice-Chair | Canada-China Legislative Association | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 | Tuesday, March 5, 2013 |
| 41st | Member of the Executive | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Tuesday, November 22, 2011 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-China Legislative Association | Monday, April 1, 2013 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Monday, April 1, 2013 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Monday, April 1, 2013 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Israel Interparliamentary Group | Monday, April 1, 2013 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group | Monday, April 1, 2013 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Monday, April 1, 2013 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Monday, April 1, 2013 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Section of ParlAmericas | Monday, April 1, 2013 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Monday, April 1, 2013 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Monday, April 1, 2013 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union | Monday, April 1, 2013 | Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-China Legislative Association | Monday, May 7, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Monday, May 7, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Monday, May 7, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group | Monday, May 7, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Monday, May 7, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Monday, May 7, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Monday, May 7, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Monday, May 7, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union | Monday, May 7, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-China Legislative Association | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Section of ParlAmericas | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-China Legislative Association | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Israel Interparliamentary Group | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-China Legislative Association | Thursday, April 2, 2009 | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 2, 2009 | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 2, 2009 | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 2, 2009 | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Thursday, April 2, 2009 | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 2, 2009 | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Thursday, April 2, 2009 | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union | Thursday, April 2, 2009 | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association | Wednesday, December 3, 2008 | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-China Legislative Association | Wednesday, December 3, 2008 | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Wednesday, December 3, 2008 | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-France Inter-parliamentary Association | Wednesday, December 3, 2008 | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association | Wednesday, December 3, 2008 | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie | Wednesday, December 3, 2008 | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Wednesday, December 3, 2008 | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 17, 2008 | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
| 39th | Vice-Chair | Canada-China Legislative Association | Thursday, June 29, 2006 | Monday, November 12, 2007 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Friday, February 29, 2008 | Monday, March 31, 2008 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-China Legislative Association | Thursday, November 1, 2007 | Monday, March 31, 2008 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 | Monday, March 31, 2008 |
| 39th | Member | Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association | Monday, May 14, 2007 | Monday, March 31, 2008 |
| 39th | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Monday, May 14, 2007 | Monday, March 31, 2008 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Monday, May 14, 2007 | Monday, March 31, 2008 |
| 39th | Member | Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association | Friday, June 16, 2006 | Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Wednesday, May 31, 2006 | Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
| 39th | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Thursday, May 18, 2006 | Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-China Legislative Association | Monday, April 3, 2006 | Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Monday, April 3, 2006 | Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Monday, April 3, 2006 | Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group | Monday, April 3, 2006 | Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group | Monday, April 3, 2006 | Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
| 38th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Wednesday, September 28, 2005 | Friday, March 31, 2006 |
| 38th | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Wednesday, September 28, 2005 | Friday, March 31, 2006 |
| 38th | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Wednesday, November 24, 2004 | Thursday, March 31, 2005 |
Election Candidate
| Date | Election Type | Constituency | Province / Territory | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 2, 2011 | General Election | Brandon—Souris | Manitoba | Re-Elected |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | General Election | Brandon—Souris | Manitoba | Re-Elected |
| Monday, January 23, 2006 | General Election | Brandon—Souris | Manitoba | Re-Elected |
| Monday, June 28, 2004 | General Election | Brandon—Souris | Manitoba | Elected |