Melissa Lantsman
Career
Active 2021 – present
Biography
About Melissa Lantsman
Melissa Lantsman is a Canadian politician and public relations executive who has served as the Member of Parliament for Thornhill since 2021. She was born on April 8, 1984, in Toronto, Ontario, and is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada. In the 2021 federal election, she made history as the first openly gay and first Jewish woman elected as a Conservative MP.
Lantsman is one of two deputy leaders of the Conservative Party, appointed by leader Pierre Poilievre alongside Edmonton MP Tim Uppal. She has been active in politics since 2021, starting around age 37. She is Canadian, Caucasian, and identifies as a lesbian. Lantsman has a slim build and maintains an Instagram following of 114k.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2021-present (started around 37 years old; 5 years active)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Lesbian
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 114k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
What historic firsts did Melissa Lantsman achieve in the 2021 election?
She became the first openly gay and first Jewish woman elected as a Conservative MP.
What role did she take on after Pierre Poilievre became Conservative Leader?
Poilievre named her one of two deputy leaders, alongside Tim Uppal.
Did you know
- She is one of two deputy leaders of the Conservative Party, appointed alongside Tim Uppal.
- Her birthday falls on April 8, 1984, making her 42 years old.
- She started her political career at age 37, entering the House of Commons in 2021.
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