Ziad Aboultaif


Ziad Aboultaif is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Edmonton Manning in the House of Commons in the 2015 federal election.

Before politics

Before entering politics, Aboultaif was a self-employed business owner and co-managed Axxess Furniture Inc., an Edmonton-based furniture distribution business, for 12 years.

Federal politics

Aboultaif campaigned on his credentials as a self-employed business owner and pledged support for small business and a focus on strengthening the economy through lower taxes. In 2017, he was named the shadow minister for International Affairs. In 2019, he won re-election, partially on a platform focused on cost of living and support for pipeline development.

Personal life

Originally from Lebanon, Aboultaif emigrated to Canada in 1990. He has been married to his wife Elizabeth since 1991 and together they have two sons. Aboultaif is Druze.

Electoral record