Ziad Aboultaif

Ziad Aboultaif
Born	(1966-09-10) September 10, 1966 Lebanon
Occupation(s)	Politician, entrepreneur
Years active	2015–present (politician)
Known for	Member of the Canadian Parliament for Edmonton Manning

Ziad Aboultaif (Arabic: زياد أبو لطيف; born September 10, 1966) is a Canadian parliamentarian representing the electoral district of Edmonton Manning in the House of Commons of Canada since his election in the 2015 federal vote.

Pre-political career

Upon his arrival in Canada, Aboultaif advanced from working as a laborer to becoming an entrepreneur. He co-owned and co-managed Axxess Furniture Inc., a furniture distribution company based in Edmonton, for a period of twelve years.

Parliamentary career

Aboultaif secured his seat in 2015 campaigning on policies that prioritized support for small businesses and tax relief. During his tenure, he has held shadow cabinet roles including Shadow Minister for National Revenue (2015–2017), International Development (2017–2019), and Digital Government (2019–2020). His committee work encompasses International Trade, Government Operations and Estimates, COVID-19 Pandemic response, Foreign Affairs and International Development, Finance, and National Revenue.

He was re-elected in 2019 with a platform focused on addressing the rising cost of living and advocating for pipeline construction. In 2021, he introduced a symbolic motion endorsing Canada's oil and gas industry. Aboultaif continued to win re-election campaigns in both 2021 and 2025.

As an MP from Alberta, he has been an outspoken critic of the Liberal government's approaches to fiscal policy, crime prevention, and national security matters. He also backed Bill C-233, which sought amendments to the Criminal Code concerning sex-selective abortion.

Advocacy for organ donation

In 2003, Aboultaif donated a portion of his liver to his son. Within Parliament, he has championed greater public awareness regarding organ and tissue donation. His Private Member’s Bill C-223 proposed the creation of a Canadian Organ Donor Registry intended to enhance coordination and promotion of organ donation across the country; however, this bill did not pass.

Building on this initiative, in 2025 he introduced Bill C-234 aimed at establishing a medal recognizing organ donors. This legislation is currently under first reading and advancing through parliamentary procedures.

Personal background

Originally from Lebanon, Aboultaif is of Druze heritage and immigrated to Canada in 1990. He has been married to Elizabeth since 1991, and together they have two sons. His extensive community involvement has been recognized with several awards including the Alberta Centennial Medal, Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, Uzbekistan's 30th National Anniversary Medal, and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Additionally, he holds fellowship status with the Royal Canadian Geographic Society.

Aboultaif possesses dual citizenship with Lebanon.

See also

• List of Druze

External links

Parliament of Canada Profile: Ziad Aboultaif