Rick Dykstra | |
|---|---|
| President of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario | |
| In office March 10, 2016 – January 28, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Ciano |
| Succeeded by | Jag Badwal |
| Member of Parliament for St. Catharines | |
| In office January 23, 2006 – August 4, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Walt Lastewka |
| Succeeded by | Chris Bittle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Dykstra April 10, 1966 Grimsby, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative (Provincial) Conservative (Federal) |
| Spouse | Kathy Dykstra |
| Residence(s) | St. Catharines, Ontario |
| Education | Brock University York University |
| Profession | Businessman, lobbyist |
Richard Dykstra (born April 10, 1966) is a Canadian politician. He served as president of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario from 2016 to 2018.[1] He also served as the member of Parliament (MP) for the Ontario riding of St. Catharines from 2006 to 2015. He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2006 federal election. He was re-elected in 2008 and 2011 but was defeated by Liberal candidate Chris Bittle in the 2015 federal election.[2]
- ^ Rizza, Alanna (January 28, 2018). "Ontario PC party president Rick Dykstra resigns". Toronto Star. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ "Dykstra, Allen lose their seats | St. Catharines Standard". Archived from the original on October 21, 2015.