Bob Benzen
Bob Benzen | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Calgary Heritage | |
| In office April 3, 2017 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Harper |
| Succeeded by | Shuvaloy Majumdar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 3, 1959 Three Hills, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Sue Benzen |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Profession | Businessman |
Bob Benzen (born March 3, 1959) is a Canadian politician who served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Calgary Heritage from 2017 to 2022. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in a by-election on April 3, 2017. He succeeded former Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who had resigned as an MP in 2016.
Prior to his election, Benzen was a businessman specializing in data storage and information management for energy companies.
Benzen was responsible for initiating Erin O'Toole's removal as Conservative leader in 2022, after he submitted a letter from 36 Conservative MPs calling for a leadership review.