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Lindsay Mathyssen
Member of Parliament
for London—Fanshawe
In office
October 21, 2019 – March 23, 2025
Preceded byIrene Mathyssen
Succeeded byKurt Holman
Personal details
Born1978 or 1979 (age 45–46)[1]
Political partyNew Democratic Party
ParentIrene Mathyssen (mother)
Residence(s)London, Ontario

Lindsay Mathyssen is a Canadian politician who served as the member of Parliament for the riding of London—Fanshawe in the House of Commons of Canada from 2019 to 2025 as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP). She is the daughter of Irene Mathyssen, whom she succeeded in office.

Background

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Mathyssen graduated from Medway High School and earned a bachelor's degree in English and political science from Queen's University in 2001. She later studied non-profit management at the University of Western Ontario.[2][3][4]

Before entering federal politics, Mathyssen held clerical positions with several private-sector employers, including London Life and Staples. In 2002, she began working with the New Democratic Party (NDP) in various capacities and, over 11 years, she served as an NDP staffer to four different members of Parliament.[2][3]

Political career

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Mathyssen was acclaimed as the NDP candidate for the riding of London—Fanshawe on November 4, 2018, succeeding her mother, Irene Mathyssen, who had represented the riding since 2006. Prior to this, Mathyssen had sought the NDP nomination in the neighbouring riding of London North Centre ahead of the 2015 federal election but was defeated by German Gutierrez.[1][2][3]

In the 2019 federal election, Mathyssen was elected member of Parliament for London—Fanshawe.[5] She was re-elected in the 2021 election.[6] During her time in office, Mathyssen held various parliamentary roles, including Deputy House Leader of the NDP.[7]

Her tenure ended in the 2025 federal election, when she was defeated by Conservative candidate Kurt Holman, bringing an end to the Mathyssen family's 19-year representation of the riding.[8][9]

Electoral record

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2025 Canadian federal election: London—Fanshawe
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Kurt Holman 23,765 40.64 +16.37
Liberal Najam Naqvi 17,820 30.48 +7.43
New Democratic Lindsay Mathyssen 16,112 27.55 –15.95
People's Daniel Buta 776 1.33 –7.85
Total valid votes/expense limit
Total rejected ballots
Turnout 58,473 63.04
Eligible voters 92,752
Conservative notional gain from New Democratic Swing +4.47
Source: CBC[10], Elections Canada[11]
2021 Canadian federal election: London—Fanshawe
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Lindsay Mathyssen 22,336 43.44 +2.65 $87,156.27
Conservative Mattias Vanderley 12,486 24.28 -0.50 $27,879.92
Liberal Mohamed Hammoud 11,882 23.11 -3.74 $34,106.52
People's Kyle Free 4,718 9.18 +7.14 $6,247.35
Total valid votes/expense limit 51,422 99.02 -0.06 $120,013.52
Total rejected ballots 511 0.98 +0.06
Turnout 51,933 56.62 -3.09
Eligible voters 91,727
New Democratic hold Swing +1.58
Source: Elections Canada[12]
2019 Canadian federal election: London—Fanshawe
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Lindsay Mathyssen 22,671 40.79 +3.01 $87,107.75
Liberal Mohamed Hammoud 14,924 26.85 -4.59 $87,821.00
Conservative Michael van Holst 13,770 24.78 -2.42 $45,864.85
Green Tom Cull 2,781 5.00 +2.07 $6,691.69
People's Bela Kosoian 1,132 2.04 $2,704.60
Independent Stephen Campbell 297 0.53 none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 55,575 99.08
Total rejected ballots 518 0.92 +0.41
Turnout 56,093 59.71 -3.33
Eligible voters 93,944
New Democratic hold Swing +3.80
Source: Elections Canada[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ a b Sims, Jane (October 26, 2018). "Mathyssen, Part 2? Departing London MP's daughter has lock on nomination". The Province. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c De Bono, Norman (November 5, 2018). "Another Mathyssen to run for NDP in London-Fanshawe". The London Free Press. London, Ontario. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Juha, Jonathan (October 22, 2019). "Mathyssen 'overwhelmed, honoured, humbled' at London-Fanshawe win". The London Free Press. London, Ontario. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  4. ^ "Queen's Alumni Elected to Parliament". Queen's University. Kingston, Ontario. September 24, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  5. ^ "Canada election results: London-Fanshawe". Global News. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  6. ^ "Canada election results: London–Fanshawe". Global News. June 1, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  7. ^ "Lindsay Mathyssen, M.P." Library of Parliament. Parliament of Canada. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  8. ^ "Canada election results: London-Fanshawe". Global News. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  9. ^ De Bono, Norman (April 29, 2025). "Lindsay Mathyssen reflects on end of 19-year NDP mother-daughter run". The London Free Press. London, Ontario. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  10. ^ "Canada Votes 2025". CBC. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  11. ^ "Election Night Results - Electoral Districts". Elections Canada. April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  12. ^ "September 20, 2021 General Election Results Validated by the Returning Officer". Elections Canada. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  13. ^ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  14. ^ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
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