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Karina Gould

Liberal

ConstituencyBurlingtonProvinceONTitleMP
Pension Eligible

Top Donors

Political contributions received

DateDonorAmount
2025-04-11David Goodings$500.00
2025-04-11Judy Goodings$500.00
2025-04-28 Contributions Of $200 Or Less/Contributions De 200 $ Ou Moins$100.00

Government Contracts

Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity

OrganizationContractsTotal Value
University of Alberta8$1,675,614.15
McMaster University5$1,193,383.63
TELUS Corporation1$554,737.41
ALUS Canada25$553,410.46
abi3$51,310.39
LRO1$17,596.22

Lobbying Activity

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Recent Mentions

Updated 2026-08-02

Recent news, social media, and press mentions

news2026-02-04

Karina Gould gave a statement about media technology in Burlington

MyMP.ca lists a recent parliamentary statement by Karina Gould on media technology in Burlington. The entry is a speech record rather than a full article, so it provides limited context beyond the topic and date.

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news2026-07-25

Karina Gould pledges permanent GST cuts on children's essentials if elected Liberal leader

At a Thursday morning news conference, Gould said she would permanently remove GST from children's clothing, diapers, strollers, and car seats if chosen as Liberal leader. The announcement was framed as a policy commitment in her leadership campaign and was presented as a targeted affordability measure for families.

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news2026-07-25

Gould gets support from local young people after joining Liberal leadership race

CBC reported that Burlington MP Karina Gould received a boost from local residents, including younger supporters, after entering the Liberal leadership race. Gould confirmed her candidacy in a video posted to social media, positioning herself as a voice for younger Canadians.

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other2026-07-24

OpenParliament profile confirms Karina Gould's role as Burlington MP

OpenParliament lists Karina Gould as the Liberal MP for Burlington, Ontario. The profile also notes her 2025 election result and provides parliamentary activity context, making it a public mention rather than a news report.

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news2026-07-24

Yahoo News reports Gould is running for Liberal leadership

Yahoo News carried a Canadian Press report saying Karina Gould has emerged as the youngest contender for Liberal leader. The report describes her as the Government House leader and a long-serving Burlington MP who is positioning herself as a party revitalizer.

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news2026-07-23

Gould wins top committee role as House committees take shape

Global News reported that Karina Gould was elected chair of the House of Commons finance committee for the session. The story notes that she remains an influential Liberal figure even after being left out of cabinet under Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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news2026-07-18

Karina Gould clears first key fundraising hurdle to stay in Liberal leadership contest

Karina Gould announced she successfully raised the required $125,000 to remain in the Liberal leadership race replacing Justin Trudeau, meeting the first of two fundraising deadlines.

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news2026-07-16

Liberal leadership hopeful Karina Gould says Canadians have lost trust in party amid affordability crisis

Gould criticized the government's handling of the affordability crisis and high inflation while proposing policy changes like a permanent GST holiday for children's items and halting carbon tax increases.

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news2025-01-19

Karina Gould launches her bid for the Liberal leadership.

CBC News reported that House Leader Karina Gould officially launched her campaign to become the next Liberal leader. The segment focused on her leadership ambitions and the start of her party race.

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news2026-04-26

Karina Gould discusses Liberal leadership campaign and tariff negotiations with U.S.

Liberal MP Karina Gould appeared in recent media discussing her position on snap elections if she wins the Liberal leadership race. She addressed the challenges the next Liberal leader will face in handling tariff disputes with the Trump administration.

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news2026-02-26

Karina Gould manages budget bill through committee as government advances fiscal agenda.

Under Karina Gould's oversight, the budget bill successfully passed through committee. The development comes as the government advances its fiscal priorities and Mark Carney undertakes international diplomatic visits.

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news2026-04-11

MP Karina Gould discusses party unity, by-elections, and minority Parliament functioning.

Karina Gould, Liberal MP for Burlington and chair of the Standing Committee for Finance, spoke about Marilyn Gladu's floor-crossing and upcoming by-elections. She discussed how these developments may affect Liberal Party unity and support in Parliament, including the potential for a Liberal majority and the government's ability to advance key priorities.

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Public Disclosures

Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry

Administrative Monetary Penalty

Violation of subsection 22(5) of the Conflict of Interest Act:

Failure to disclose within 30 days a material change relating to assets.

Assets

Joint ownership with spouse of a residential rental unit located in Burlington, Ontario

Gifts

Gift (Act)

Nature

One ticket to attend the Top 25 Women of Influence Awards Luncheon, held in Toronto on April 4, 2023

Source

Women of Influence+

Circumstances

I have been named a "Top 25 Women of Influence" for 2023

Gift (Act) Received 2017/04/20

Nature

Two tickets to the Public Policy Forum - 30th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards

Source

Edward Greenspon, President and CEO, Public Policy Forum

Circumstances

Offered within the customary standards of hospitality that normally accompanies the Member's position.

Gift (Code) Received 2017/04/20

Nature

Two tickets to the Public Policy Forum - 30th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards

Source

Edward Greenspon, President and CEO, Public Policy Forum

Circumstances

Offered within the customary standards of hospitality that normally accompanies the Member's position.

Investment in Private Corporations

Nominal interest in 2748382 Ontario Inc., a limited liability partnership, based in Burlington, Ontario

Liabilities

Mortgage with RBC, with spouse

Vehicle loan with Desjardins

Other Sources of Income

Last 12 months:

Rental income (jointly with spouse)

Next 12 months:

Rental income (jointly with spouse)

Recusal

On February 7, 2023, in the exercise of my official duties, I recused myself from the discussions and decision concerning the reappointment process of Anne Tennier as President of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety in order to avoid any appearance of preferential treatment or any opportunity to further the private interest of my friend.

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.

Travel

Travel on a non-commercial chartered or private aircraft

The date of the travel

November 17, 2022

Departing flight

From: Iqaluit, Nunavut

To: Igloolik, Nunavut

Return flight

From Igloolik, Nunavut

To: Iqaluit, Nunavut

Circumstances:

Travel to make Child Care fee reduction announcement with the Nunavut Minister of Education. There was no commercial option available. Charter flight was at the invitation and paid for by the Government of Nunavut.

Members of ministerial staff in attendance:

Margaret Jaques, Senior Communications Advisor

Samantha Smitiuch, Director of Operations

Trusts

I am a beneficiary of The KAJAN Family Trust. The trust was not established for political reasons and I am ordered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, as required by subsection 41.3(2) of the Parliament of Canada Act, not to derive any income from it, including the distribution of assets on its termination, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign.

Contact Information

Constituency Office Address

209-777 Guelph Line Burlington, Ontario L7R 3N2

Email

karina.gould@parl.gc.ca

Website

http://karinagould.libparl.ca

Phone

905-639-5757

Fax

905-639-6031