Age, Biography and Wiki
Blake Richards was born on 8 November, 1974 in Olds, Alberta, Canada, is a Canadian politician. Discover Blake Richards's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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49 years old |
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Scorpio |
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8 November, 1974 |
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8 November |
| Birthplace |
Olds, Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality |
Alberta
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 49 years old group.
Blake Richards Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Blake Richards height not available right now. We will update Blake Richards's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Blake Richards's Wife?
His wife is Carmen Richards
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Carmen Richards |
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Blake Richards Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Blake Richards worth at the age of 49 years old? Blake Richards’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Alberta. We have estimated Blake Richards's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Blake Richards Social Network
Timeline
In the 41st Parliament, Richards chaired the Parliamentary Tourism Caucus and the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and the Special Committee on Co-operatives.
He has also been a member of the committees on Finance; International Trade; Public Safety and National Security; Procedure and House Affairs; Canadian Heritage; Agriculture; and Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Through the Rocky Mountain Hockey Challenge, Richards has raised $360,000 for regional groups that assist victims of crime.
Blake Richards (born November 8, 1974) is a Canadian politician.
He has been a Conservative Member of Parliament since 2008, having been elected to represent the now defunct electoral district (or riding) of Wild Rose in the October 14, 2008 and May 2, 2011 federal elections and subsequently the riding of Banff—Airdrie in federal elections held on October 19, 2015, October 21, 2019, and September 20, 2021.
Richards was born in Olds, Alberta.
Prior to starting his real estate business, Richards worked in the oil field and agriculture-related industries, and attended Red Deer College and the University of Calgary, where he earned a degree in political science.
He served his community as a volunteer firefighter and minor hockey coach before being elected to the House of Commons in 2008.
Richards was elected in the 2008 federal election and re-elected in the 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2021 federal elections.
Richards is the current Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs.
He previously served as Chief Opposition Whip, Official Opposition Shadow Minister for Small Business, Export Promotion and Tourism.
In 2010, Richards spearheaded a national petition that called for changes to the national pardons system after it was revealed that convicted sex offender Graham James had received a pardon in 2007 for his offences.
The petition attracted thousands of supporters from across Canada and in June 2010, Bill C-23A, an act to limit pardons for serious crimes, received Royal Assent.
In October 2011, Richards introduced Private Member's Bill C-309 in the House of Commons.
It received Royal Assent in June 2013.
As a result, it is now an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada to wear a mask or to otherwise conceal one's identity during a riot or an unlawful assembly.
On November 30, 2017, House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan ordered that Richards be removed from the House for "excessive heckling" following three repeated warnings.
Richards has three times been recognized as the Hardest Working and Best Constituency MP in The Hill Times' Annual Politically Savvy Survey and has been recognized with a Canadian Tourism Award for his work in Parliament on behalf of the tourism industry.
