Karina Gould
Hon. Karina Gould
Member of Parliament for Burlington
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About Karina Gould

As a lifelong Burlington resident, mother, and the youngest female cabinet minister in Canadian history, Karina Gould is a fierce advocate for her community and a strong voice for Burlington in Ottawa. For the past seven years, Karina has been working hard to address your concerns on issues related to Climate Change, healthcare, the rising costs of living, the need for good jobs, and greater equality in a growing society.

Karina was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Burlington in 2015. She is the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and has previously served as the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Minister of International Development, and Minister of Democratic Institutions.

A graduate of McGill University and the University of Oxford, Minister Gould is passionate about helping Canadian families, public service, and international development. Before her election as the Member of Parliament for Burlington, she worked as a trade and investment specialist for the Mexican Trade Commission in Toronto, a consultant for the Migration and Development Program at the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C., and spent a year volunteering at an orphanage in Mexico.

Minister Gould has deep roots in her hometown of Burlington, Ontario, and is an active member of the community and an advocate for families, women’s issues, and affordable housing. She has volunteered with and actively supports the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, the Burlington chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women, the Mississauga Furniture Bank, Halton Women’s Place, and other local organizations.

Minister Gould lives in Burlington with her husband Alberto and their son Oliver.

With the birth of Oliver, Minister Gould became the first woman federal Cabinet minister to give birth while holding office. She is passionate about breaking down barriers for women, youth, and underrepresented groups.

Constituency Office
Burlington Centre - Suite 209 (777 Guelph Line)
Burlington, Ontario
L7R 3N2

Telephone:
905-639-5757

Fax:
905-639-6031
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Office Hours
Mon: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (By Appointment Only)
Tue: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (By Appointment Only)
Wed: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (By Appointment Only)
Thu: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (By Appointment Only)
Fri: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (By Appointment Only)
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6

Telephone:
613-995-0881

Fax:
613-995-1091
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