
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 2026-07-12Recent news, social media, and press mentions
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 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.
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.
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 →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 →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 →Erskine-Smith to leave federal politics discussed on social media
Supporters and critics discuss Erskine-Smith's decision to resign his seat in federal politics, noting his decade of service and recent nomination loss in Scarborough.
View source →Nate Erskine-Smith podcast continues with expert discussions
The podcast 'Uncommons with Nate Erskine-Smith' features experts, fellow parliamentarians, and elected officials discussing various topics of national interest.
View source →Nate Erskine-Smith confirms plans to leave federal politics.
CityNews reported that Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith sent an email to supporters confirming he will resign his seat in the House of Commons. The report framed the announcement as a move to exit federal politics after recent nomination-related developments.
View source →Nathaniel Erskine-Smith's appeal of an Ontario Liberal nomination loss was rejected.
The Ontario Liberals rejected Erskine-Smith's appeal over the Scarborough Southwest nomination contest, with the panel concluding that Ahsanul Hafiz was the true winner. The panel said the 34-ballot discrepancy cited by Erskine-Smith was a record-keeping error rather than evidence of voting irregularities.
View source →Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith was denied an appeal in the Scarborough Southwest nomination results.
CityNews reported that Erskine-Smith's appeal of the Scarborough Southwest Liberal nomination results was denied. The coverage centers on the internal party dispute over the nomination outcome.
View source →Nathaniel Erskine-Smith remains active in Ontario Liberal politics amid leadership speculation.
Background coverage notes that Erskine-Smith has been active provincially with the Ontario Liberal Party and was the runner-up in its 2023 leadership race. The recent nomination loss has also raised questions about his plans and possible next steps in Ontario politics.
View source →Nathaniel Erskine-Smith appeals Ontario Liberal nomination loss amid allegations of voting irregularities.
Erskine-Smith is appealing the result of the Ontario Liberal nomination in Scarborough Southwest after losing by a narrow margin and raising concerns about the process. He is also seeking a full investigation and says his plans to seek the Ontario Liberal leadership are now much less likely.
View source →Erskine-Smith asks supporters for advice after nomination defeat complicates leadership plans.
Following a narrow nomination loss, Erskine-Smith is asking supporters what his next steps should be and whether he should continue pursuing provincial politics. He says he still plans to resign his federal seat this summer and is appealing the nomination result over alleged irregularities.
View source →Erskine-Smith says alleged ballot irregularities in Scarborough Southwest race may have affected the result.
In a recent interview, Erskine-Smith said he believes investigators may find major irregularities in the nomination vote. He pointed to a discrepancy between ballots cast and recorded voters, suggesting the race could be hard to resolve cleanly.
View source →Local coverage reports Erskine-Smith seeks advice after losing Scarborough Southwest nomination.
Regional reporting says Erskine-Smith lost the Scarborough Southwest nomination race and is now reassessing his political next steps. The report notes that the arbitration committee is scheduled to hear his appeal.
View source →Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith Attempts Transition to Ontario Provincial Politics.
Commentary discusses Nate Erskine-Smith's efforts to leave federal Liberal politics for Ontario provincial politics, with suggestions that party leadership may be complicating his transition. The situation highlights tensions within the Liberal Party regarding MPs seeking provincial roles.
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