Meet Doug

Doug Shipley is honoured to serve as the Member of Parliament for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte in his third term, having been first elected in 2019 during the 43rd General Election, and re-elected in the 44th General Election in 2021 and the 45th General Election in 2025.

Doug has resided in the riding for over 35 years, where he and his wife Lisa have raised their two sons Wyatt and Luke.

Prior to being elected as a Member of Parliament, Doug served three consecutive terms on Barrie City Council. In this role, he gained experience as Chair of Finance and Corporate Services, Chair of the Infrastructure, Investment, and Development Services Committee, and Deputy Chair of the Barrie Police Services Board. He also sat on several committees, including the Barrie and Area Physician Recruitment Task Force.

Doug has successfully owned and operated a small business for over 25 years. He is dedicated to his community and the organizations that serve it. Local issues have always been Doug’s focus. In his limited spare time, he enjoys playing pickleball, exploring local hiking trails with his family and their dog Ollie, and partaking in many other outdoor activities that are abundant in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte.

In Ottawa, Doug has been selected to serve as the Associate Shadow Minister for Combatting Crime in Canada’s 45th Parliament. Previously Doug served as the Associate Shadow Minister for Public Safety and the Deputy Shadow Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion in Canada's 44th Parliament. Doug also served on the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security and on the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, where he worked to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.

Doug is honoured to represent the people of Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte in Ottawa and is a strong voice for the riding on the Hill.