Frank Baylis

Frank Baylis
MP

MP Frank Baylis at his annual BBQ greeting constituents.
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Pierrefonds—Dollard
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe
Personal details
Born (1962-11-15) November 15, 1962[1]
Montreal, Quebec
Nationality Canadian
Political party Liberal
Children 3
Alma mater University of Waterloo
Profession Politician & Businessman
Signature
Website Official website

Frank Baylis (born November 15, 1962[2]) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to represent the riding of Pierrefonds—Dollard in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election.[3]

Baylis was the president of Baylis Medical, a medical technology firm. In 2011, along with his partner Kris Shah, he received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Ernst and Young. He is also a producer with the film production house Walk of Fame Entertainment. In addition to being its producer, he has co-written several screenplays, two of which have been made into feature films. Frank Baylis currently sits on the Standing Committee on Industry, Science & Technology, and is Chair of the Canada—United-Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association.[4]

Early life and education

Frank Baylis’ father, Richard Baylis, immigrated to Canada from the United Kingdom in 1956, and his mother, Gloria Baylis (née Clarke), originally from Barbados, immigrated to Canada in 1952. Frank Baylis has three siblings, Dr. Francoise Baylis, Dr. Peter Baylis, and Dr. Penny Baylis. While initially from the Greater Montreal area, Baylis spent part of his youth living in Toronto before going off to university. Baylis holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Waterloo.[5] He graduated in 1986 with honours. Baylis currently lives in the West Island of Montreal and is married with three children.

Business career

Before being elected to the House of Commons, Frank Baylis was involved in the business of industrial manufacturing and consulting industry. In more recent years, Baylis has also been involved in the entertainment industry.

Baylis Medical Company Inc.


Frank Baylis served as President of Baylis Medical Company from 1989 to 2015. Baylis Medical Company, originally a small distribution company of neurological devices, is now an internationally renowned leading developer of medical devices used in cardiology and spinal procedures.[6] Baylis Medical currently employs over 275 staff and markets its products in over 50 countries. It has offices in Montreal, Toronto, Boston, and London, England. Currently, Baylis is Chairman of the Board of Baylis Medical.

OME Group Inc.


In 1991 Frank Baylis founded and owned OME Group along with his business partner Kris Shah. As the Vice President of OME Group, Baylis oversaw all business activities in the Montreal office from 1991 to 2011. OME Group was a specialized consulting company that provided Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax consulting services to businesses across Canada.[7] OME Group was sold to Ernst and Young in 2011.

Walk of Fame Entertainment


From 2007 to 2015 Baylis was a producer with the company Walk of Fame Entertainment; a video production house. In addition to being a producer, Baylis has written several screenplays and appeared as an actor in select creative works.[8]

Politics

On November 18, 2004, Frank Baylis won the nomination race for the Liberal Party of Canada in the riding of Pierrefonds—Dollard.[9]

On October 19, 2015, Baylis won the electoral riding of Pierrefonds-Dollard with 58.7% of the vote.[10] After the election, Baylis joined the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.[11] Baylis is currently the Chair of the Canada—United-Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association.[12]

Awards and honours

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Over the years, Frank Baylis has received various Awards & Honours for both his business success and his charitable work.

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015: Pierrefonds—Dollard
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalFrank Baylis 34,319 58.7 +28.23 –
ConservativeValérie Assouline 11,694 20.0 -6.86 –
New DemocraticLysane Blanchette-Lamothe 9,584 16.4 -17.73 –
Bloc QuébécoisNatalie Laplante 2,043 3.5 -1.48 –
GreenAbraham Weizfeld 865 1.5 -2.06 –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 58,505100.0   $223,427.18
Total rejected ballots 368––
Turnout 58,87369.28–
Eligible voters 84,978
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +22.98
Source: Elections Canada[14][15]

References

  1. ↑ http://montrealcommunitycontact.com/frank-baylis-ready-for-the-run/
  2. ↑ Frank Baylis
  3. ↑ Liberal Frank Baylis takes Pierrefonds-Dollard riding, Global News, October 20, 2015.
  4. ↑ http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Frank-Baylis(88578)/CurrentRoles
  5. ↑ Frank Baylis Official Website
  6. ↑ cite web|url= http://www.baylismedical.com/corporate-information/history.php
  7. ↑ cite web|url=http://repertoiremci.com/entreprise/ome-group-consultants-inc/
  8. ↑ cite web|url=http://www.filmsquebec.com/films/generation-wolf-christian-de-la-cortina/
  9. ↑ cite web|url=http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/west-island-gazette/businessman-frank-baylis-wins-federal-liberal-nomination
  10. ↑ Liberal Frank Baylis takes Pierrefonds-Dollard riding, Global News, October 20, 2015.
  11. ↑ cite web|url=http://www.parl.gc.ca/Committees/en/INDU
  12. ↑ http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/Frank-Baylis(88578)/CurrentRoles
  13. ↑ cite web|url=https://fbaylis.liberal.ca/en/
  14. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Pierrefonds—Dollard, 30 September 2015
  15. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
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