
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Liberal
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| University of Guelph | 7 | $4,982,285.40 |
| York University | 2 | $37,544.25 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-08-09Recent news, social media, and press mentions
CBC covered Erskine-Smith criticizing his party’s budget on TV
CBC's video coverage highlights Erskine-Smith publicly criticizing his own party's federal budget during a broadcast discussion. The segment presents his remarks as a visible instance of dissent within the Liberal caucus.
View source →Erskine-Smith appears in public discussion after appealing a Liberal nomination loss
CBC and CTV coverage from May describes Erskine-Smith contesting the result of the Scarborough Southwest Ontario Liberal nomination race and alleging irregularities in the process. The reporting also says he was reconsidering broader political plans while pursuing the appeal.
View source →Reddit discussion references Erskine-Smith's criticism of the federal budget
A Reddit post surfaces the CBC segment in which Erskine-Smith criticized his party's budget, indicating public discussion of his remarks. Because the item is a social post rather than original reporting, it mainly reflects audience reaction and reposting rather than new facts.
View source →CTV says Erskine-Smith reaffirmed plans to resign from federal politics this summer
CTV reports that, after losing the nomination race, Erskine-Smith said he would step down before the summer recess so the party could organize a successor. The article frames the resignation as part of the transition following his decision to leave federal politics.
View source →Facebook post from NateforOntario says students deserve better
A Facebook post on NateforOntario stated, 'Students in this country, and this province, deserve better.' The excerpt is brief and does not provide enough context to determine the specific policy issue being addressed.
View source →CBC reports Erskine-Smith told supporters he is leaving federal politics
CBC reported that Erskine-Smith informed supporters by email that he would step down from the House of Commons. The report framed the move as the end of his roughly ten years of public service and tied it to his broader decision not to continue in federal politics.
View source →Commentary profile examines the 'curious case' of Nate Erskine-Smith
The Hill Times published a profile discussing Erskine-Smith’s recent political choices and the implications of his departure from federal politics. The piece centers on his unusual path through the Ontario and federal Liberal landscapes rather than a single policy announcement.
View source →A Reddit discussion referenced Erskine-Smith’s Ontario Liberal nomination loss
A Reddit post in r/CanadaPolitics discussed Nate Erskine-Smith losing the bid to run for the Ontario Liberals. The post reflects public discussion rather than a direct statement from Erskine-Smith.
View source →Beach Metro reports Erskine-Smith filed a challenge over the Scarborough Southwest vote
Beach Metro Community News reported that the Beaches-East York MP was challenging the 19-vote loss from the Scarborough Southwest provincial Liberal nomination meeting. The article presented the contest as a local political dispute with possible implications for his next steps.
View source →OpenParliament records Erskine-Smith’s recent votes in the House of Commons
OpenParliament shows Erskine-Smith voting on Bill C-30 and other motions within the last few days. These records indicate he remained active in parliamentary business during the week covered by the query.
View source →Erskine-Smith formally resigns as Beaches-East York MP
After announcing earlier that he would leave federal politics, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith formally resigned as the Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. Elections Canada was notified of the vacancy, and federal rules require a byelection to be called within the allowed window after the seat becomes vacant.
View source →Nate Erskine-Smith narrowly loses bid for Ontario Liberal nomination in Scarborough Southwest
Erskine-Smith lost the provincial Liberal nomination by 19 votes to Ahsanul Hafiz and has suggested he may challenge the results of the vote. He currently represents Beaches-East York federally but is considering a municipal run after resigning from Parliament.
View source →Nate Erskine-Smith formally resigns as MP for Beaches-East York
Erskine-Smith has formally resigned his seat in the House of Commons effective July 7, 2026, after announcing weeks earlier he would leave federal politics. He served as MP from 2015 to 2026 and briefly as housing minister.
View source →Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith seeks advice on next steps after losing Scarborough nomination
Erskine-Smith is asking supporters for guidance on his future political path after losing a nomination race for the Ontario Liberal Party's Scarborough Southwest byelection, making his bid for Ontario Liberal leader unlikely.
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith confirms resignation from House of Commons
Erskine-Smith confirmed he will resign his federal seat in Beaches-East York this summer, marking another vacancy for the federal Liberals following Steven Guilbeault's departure.
Erskine-Smith appeals Ontario Liberal nomination loss, alleging irregularities.
The Ontario Liberal MP filed an appeal regarding the nomination results in Scarborough Southwest, claiming serious irregularities in the process. He lost the nomination by 19 votes to Ahsanul Haque Hafiz and has requested an investigation into the alleged issues.
View source →Nate Erskine-Smith rules out bid for provincial Liberal leadership.
On Thursday, Erskine-Smith stated he has ruled out provincial ambitions after losing the Scarborough Southwest Liberal nomination. He is no longer seeking the provincial Liberal Party leadership following the loss by 19 votes.
View source →Supporters discuss Erskine-Smith's confirmation of resignation.
Social media posts show supporters discussing Erskine-Smith's confirmation that he will resign as a Liberal MP. Some express support for his integrity while others question current political trust in leadership.
View source →Nathaniel Erskine-Smith confirms plans to leave federal politics
Federal Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith sent an email to supporters confirming he will resign his seat in the House of Commons, ending a decade of public service.
View source →Erskine-Smith nomination appeal dismissed by Ontario Liberal Party
An appeal regarding alleged voting discrepancies during a contentious Ontario Liberal nomination gathering in Scarborough was rejected by a party arbitration panel after Erskine-Smith lost the nomination by 19 votes.
View source →Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Gifts
Gift (Code)
Nature
A non-partisan intern working in my office from January 11, 2023 to June 30, 2023.
Source
GreenPAC Parliamentary Internship program
Circumstances
Parliamentary Internship for the Environment
Gift (Code) Received 2020/10/08
Nature
Services of one non-partisan paid intern from October 8, 2020 to February 19, 2021
Source
Canadian Political Science Association
Circumstances
Parliamentary Internship Programme: interns are recent graduates and select MP office
Gift (Code)
Nature
One non-partisan paid intern from Canadian Political Science Association, beginning October 2018, ending December 2018. Intern also participates in numerous other obligations outside MP office including research paper, seminars, legislative study, tours and workshops with youth.
Source
Canadian Political Science Association and the House of Commons
Circumstances
The interns choose MPs they will work with. Interns are university graduates and have received training from the House of Commons prior to starting with this office.
Liabilities
- Mortgage, joint with spouse, with Scotiabank
- Guarantor of a mortgage with Royal Bank of Canada
Mortgage, joint with spouse, with Scotiabank
Guarantor of mortgage with Royal Bank of Canada
Sponsored Travel
Name of Member
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Name of any person accompanying the Member (if any)
Cameron Durkin
Destination(s)
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Purpose of the trip
Speaking engagements at Harvard University
Sponsor of trip (official name)
Harvard College Canadian Club
Travel dates
2026/02/16 to 2026/02/18 (3 days)
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's assets
Sole ownership of investment property located in Camlachie, Ontario
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
Last 12 months:
- Income from investment property
- Income from Amelia Eats, a sole proprietorship
Next 12 months:
- Income from investment property
- Income from Amelia Eats, a sole proprietorship
Summary Statement
Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Divestment of Publicly Traded Securities by sale
Contact Information
1902 Danforth avenue Toronto, Ontario M4C 1J4