Daniel Ruimy is a

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politician, who represented the riding of

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in the

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from the 2015 federal election until his defeat in the

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. He was

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Mayor of Maple Ridge in 2022.

Early life

Ruimy was born in

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in 1962. He has Jewish ancestry. His parents Andre and Jacqueline Ruimy ran Cantor's Bakery in

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and a grocery store at

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. After 27 years working for various food and beverage companies, Ruimy settled in

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, where he opened a book cafe.

Politics

Ruimy was elected as a Member of Parliament for the riding of

in the

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. After being sworn in as an MP, Ruimy said that his major priorities involved "homelessness, affordable housing, helping struggling seniors, and providing assistance to youth trying to find jobs". He served as the Chair of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology and sat on the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Ruimy was elected as mayor of Maple Ridge in 2022.

Electoral record

References

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