Biography
Peter Fragiskatos was first elected as the Member of Parliament for London North Centre in 2015. In addition to his responsibilities as an MP, Peter was appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and has previously served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue.
Prior to entering federal politics, Peter served as an academic at Western University and a media commentator. His works have been published by major Canadian and international news organizations, including Maclean’s, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, BBC News, and CNN.
Born in London, Peter has combined his passion for politics with a desire to give back to his community. He has served on the boards of Anago (Non) Residential Resources Inc. and the Heritage London Foundation. An active volunteer, he ran a youth mentorship program and has worked with many local not-for-profit groups, such as the London Food Bank, the London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre and Literacy London, a charity dedicated to helping adults improve their reading and writing skills.
Peter holds a political science degree from Western University, a master’s degree in international relations from Queen’s University, and a PhD in international relations from Cambridge University.
He lives in London with his wife, Katy and daughter, Ava.