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Robert Oliphant

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Liberal

ConstituencyDon Valley WestProvinceONTitleMP
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Government Contracts

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OrganizationContractsTotal Value
Canadian Red Cross6$5,098,560.00
CARDINAL HEALTH CANADA INC3$41,186.04
LRO1$17,596.22

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Recent Mentions

Updated 2026-08-09

Recent news, social media, and press mentions

other2026-08-08

Official Parliament profile identifies Oliphant as MP for Don Valley West

The House of Commons member profile confirms Robert Oliphant as the Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, Ontario. It is an official public mention but does not add new reporting or recent activity beyond his parliamentary status.

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reddit2026-08-08

Reddit discussion amplified CBC’s report on Oliphant’s Gaza comments

A Reddit thread in r/canada shared the CBC story about Oliphant’s leaked private comments on the Gaza war and his criticism of the government’s policy. The discussion appears to focus on his remarks as evidence of internal Liberal disagreement over foreign policy.

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other2026-07-26

Inter-Parliamentary Union post mentions Oliphant at UN hearing

A Facebook post from the Inter-Parliamentary Union says Canada's Rob Oliphant attended the 2026 IPU Parliamentary Hearing at the UN. The post is a public mention of his participation in an international parliamentary event.

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press release2026-07-25

Global Affairs Canada notes Oliphant's 2025 UK visit and funding announcement

A Government of Canada press release describes Oliphant's March 2025 visit to the United Kingdom and his announcement of $7.8 million in funding for the Commonwealth of Learning. This is older than the seven-day window but is a public mention of his diplomatic work.

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2026-07-25

X account for Rob Oliphant remains active but recent posts were not surfaced

Oliphant's X profile was found as a current public social account, but no specific post text from the last seven days was available in the provided results. The result confirms an active social presence without supplying a verifiable recent post to summarize.

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other2026-07-24

OpenParliament lists Rob Oliphant as MP for Don Valley West

OpenParliament's profile identifies Oliphant as the Liberal MP for Don Valley West, Ontario, and notes he won his last election in 2025. This is a public reference page rather than a news item, but it confirms his current parliamentary status.

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news2024-04-22

Oliphant introduces bill to strengthen Canada's forced labour import ban

MP Rob Oliphant introduced legislation requiring importers to prove goods aren't made with forced labour if they fall on a list of potentially risky goods.

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news2024-03-18

Oliphant admits he knew Canada's ICJ message would be misunderstood

Parliamentary Secretary Rob Oliphant advised the government not to say it doesn't accept the premise of South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, acknowledging their statement spread confusion.

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news2024-04-10

Oliphant says party is resilient following Trudeau's resignation

MP Rob Oliphant, who called for Trudeau's resignation, stated the Liberal party will expedite finding a new leader as an election looms.

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news2024-05-15

Oliphant decries 'political games' over Conservative Ukraine criticism

Parliamentary Secretary Rob Oliphant stated at a House of Commons committee that Conservatives support Ukraine and that political games undermine efforts to help the country.

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news2024-05-28

PM Trudeau won't confirm if MP Oliphant will stay in role after criticizing Gaza policy

Parliamentary Secretary Rob Oliphant was recorded sharply criticizing the Liberal government's response to Israel's genocide case and defunding a UN relief agency, even considering stepping down from his role.

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news2024-06-15

Openly gay MP Rob Oliphant denounces Orlando shooting, criticizes anti-Muslim attribution

Liberal MP Rob Oliphant condemned the Orlando shooting that killed approximately 50 people and injured 53, while criticizing attempts to blame the Muslim community for the attack on the LGBTQ+ sector.

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reddit2026-07-10

YouTube Video: 'In a leaked call, Liberal MP rips his government's policy on Gaza war'

A YouTube video features a leaked recording of Rob Oliphant criticizing his government's decision to give funding to the main United Nations agency providing aid to Palestinian refugees.

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reddit2026-07-11

CBC News Reports on MP Oliphant's Private Comments on Gaza War

CBC News reports that Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the foreign affairs minister, has considered quitting his role after criticizing his government's policy on the Gaza war in a private conversation with a constituent.

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reddit2026-07-12

Liberal MP Rob Oliphant Criticizes Government's Gaza Policy in Leaked Call

A leaked recording of a phone call shows Liberal MP Rob Oliphant expressing concern about Israel's actions in Gaza, stating he believes there is 'genocidal activity' and criticizing the government's decision to defund UNRWA.

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press release2026-07-04

Key Liberal MP Rob Oliphant critiques Canada's Gaza policy after leaked call reveals 'genocidal activity' stance

Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, publicly criticized his government's policy on the Gaza war after a leaked phone call revealed he believes Israel is engaging in 'genocidal activity.' He stated he considered quitting his role due to the conflict between his views and Canada's decision to defund UNRWA.

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press release2026-07-04

Rob Oliphant MP 'ditches party script' in leaked call over Gaza policy

Facebook post from Rob Oliphant's official account highlights how he 'ditched his party's script' this week in a leaked call regarding the Gaza war. The post also mentions breaking news about Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab reaching Canada.

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press release2026-07-04

Leaked call: Liberal MP Rob Oliphant rips government's Gaza policy and top-level funding decisions

In a leaked recording of a phone call with a constituent, Rob Oliphant criticized the government's funding to the main UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees and its decision to defund UNRWA. The recording, provided to CBC News, shows Oliphant 'ripping into' his government's policy on the Gaza war.

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Public Disclosures

Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry

Gifts

Gift (Code) Received 2026/05/08

Nature

One ticket for Canada 2020's 20th Anniversary Gala, in Toronto on May 8, 2026

Source

Canada 2020

Circumstances

Invited in my official capacity

Gift (Act) Received 2026/05/08

Nature

One ticket for Canada 2020's 20th Anniversary Gala, in Toronto on May 8, 2026

Source

Canada 2020

Circumstances

Invited in my official capacity

Gift (Act) Received 2026/04/08

Nature

One ticket to the International Day of Pink Gala, on April 8, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario

Source

The International Day of Pink

Circumstances

Presenting an award

Liabilities

Two mortgages with National Bank, with spouse.

Sponsored Travel

Name of Member

Robert Oliphant

Name of any person accompanying the Member (if any)

_

Destination(s)

Bangladesh: Dhaka and Cox's Bazar

Purpose of the trip

Gain insight into Canadian funded development and humanatarian programming

Sponsor of trip (official name)

World Vision

Travel dates

2019/01/11 to 2019/01/18 (8 days)

Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's activities

Director, Don Valley West Federal Liberal Association, Toronto, Ontario.

Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's assets

Units of Vanguard Canadian Short Term Bond ID ETF (VSB)

Shares of Cardinal Health Inc.

Shares of International Business Machines Corp.

Shares of Netapp Inc.

Shares of George Weston Limited

Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income

Last 12 months:

Employment income from York University.

Next 12 months:

Employment income from York University.

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.

Trusts

A blind trust established under the Conflict of Interest Act and administered at arm's length.

A blind trust, joint with spouse, established under the Conflict of Interest Act and administered at arm's length.

Contact Information

Constituency Office Address

112-895 Don Mills Road Toronto, Ontario M3C 1W3

Email

rob.oliphant@parl.gc.ca

Website

http://robertoliphant.libparl.ca

Phone

416-467-7275

Fax

416-467-8550