Member of Provincial Parliament · Ontario
Ernie Hardeman
Progressive Conservative Party of OntarioOxford
Chair, Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
- Member since
- Jun 8, 1995
- Current mandate
- 44th Parliament
- Latest vote
- Jun 2, 2026
Voting record
102 recorded votes · 44th Parliament / 1st Session
654 recorded votes across all sessions
74 Yea (73%)28 Nay (27%)
- Jun 2, 2026
Hon. Steve Clark moved, That, notwithstanding Standing Order 7, when the House adjourns today, it shall stand adjourned until 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026; and
Division 2026060202 · Carried
Yea - Jun 2, 2026
119Public Safety and Adoption Overhaul
Division 2026060201 · Carried
Yea - May 28, 2026
110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands
Division 2026052803 · Carried
Yea - May 28, 2026
110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands
Division 2026052802 · Carried
Yea - May 28, 2026
112Stronger Support and Transparency for Survivors
Division 2026052801 · Lost
Nay - May 27, 2026
113Cut Food Sales Tax and Boost Grocery Competition
Division 2026052701 · Lost
Nay - May 26, 2026
9Province Sets One Ethics Code for Councils
Division 2026052601 · Carried
Yea - May 14, 2026
107Ban on Paid Online Gambling Ads
Division 2026051403 · Lost
Nay - May 14, 2026
98Fast-Track Housing, Transit, and Water
Division 2026051402 · Carried
Yea - May 14, 2026
98Fast-Track Housing, Transit, and Water
Division 2026051401 · Carried
Yea - May 12, 2026
114Rebates for HST on Homes
Division 2026051202 · Carried
Yea - May 12, 2026
114Rebates for HST on Homes
Division 2026051201 · Carried
Yea - May 11, 2026
Marit Stiles moved, Whereas youth unemployment in Ontario has reached over 17 per cent this year, indicating that too many young people in Ontario face barriers to securing employment; and
Division 2026051101 · Lost
Nay - May 7, 2026
100Government Will Appoint Regional Heads
Division 2026050705 · Carried
Yea - May 7, 2026
100Government Will Appoint Regional Heads
Division 2026050704 · Carried
Yea - May 7, 2026
Jessica Bell moved: That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should freeze rent for 2027 and 2028 on all rent-controlled homes.
Division 2026050703 · Lost
Nay - May 7, 2026
110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands
Division 2026050702 · Carried
Yea - May 7, 2026
110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands
Division 2026050701 · Carried
Yea - May 6, 2026
101New Law Tightens Control Over Schools
Division 2026050602 · Carried
Yea - May 6, 2026
101New Law Tightens Control Over Schools
Division 2026050601 · Carried
Yea - May 4, 2026
Stephanie Smyth moved, Whereas the Government has taken steps to diminish the power of Freedom of Information requests, hiding information from the public, reducing scrutiny and the public accountability of…
Division 2026050403 · Lost
Nay - May 4, 2026
99AI Labels and Takedowns for Elections
Division 2026050402 · Lost
Nay - May 4, 2026
105Workers' Protections and Faster Project Approvals
Division 2026050401 · Carried
Yea - Apr 23, 2026
97Budget Overhaul: Retail, Tickets, Pensions
Division 2026042303 · Carried
Yea - Apr 23, 2026
100Government Will Appoint Regional Heads
Division 2026042302 · Carried
Yea
Roles
Positions
- Chair, Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs · 44th ParliamentMay 6, 2025 – Present
- Member, Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs · 44th ParliamentApr 29, 2025 – May 6, 2025
- Chair, Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs · 43rd ParliamentAug 17, 2022 – Jan 28, 2025
- Member, Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs · 43rd ParliamentAug 10, 2022 – Aug 17, 2022
- Chair, Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs · 42nd ParliamentOct 28, 2021 – May 3, 2022
- Member, Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs · 42nd ParliamentOct 20, 2021 – Oct 28, 2021
- Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs · 42nd ParliamentJun 29, 2018 – Jun 18, 2021
- Chair, Standing Committee on Public Accounts · 41st ParliamentOct 22, 2014 – May 8, 2018
- Member, Standing Committee on Public Accounts · 41st ParliamentJul 16, 2014 – Oct 22, 2014
- Critic, Municipal Affairs and Housing · 41st ParliamentJul 2, 2014 – May 8, 2018
- Critic, Agriculture · 40th ParliamentSep 30, 2013 – May 2, 2014
- Chair, Standing Committee on Social Policy · 40th ParliamentFeb 20, 2013 – May 2, 2014
- Chair, Standing Committee on Social Policy · 40th ParliamentMar 5, 2012 – Sep 9, 2012
- Member, Standing Committee on Social Policy · 40th ParliamentFeb 23, 2012 – Mar 5, 2012
- Critic, Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs · 40th ParliamentOct 26, 2011 – Sep 30, 2013
- Chair, Standing Committee on Government Agencies · 39th ParliamentSep 29, 2009 – Sep 7, 2011
- Member, Standing Committee on Government Agencies · 39th ParliamentSep 15, 2009 – Sep 29, 2009
- Critic, Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs · 39th ParliamentApr 6, 2009 – Sep 7, 2011
- Critic, Agriculture and Food · 39th ParliamentJan 8, 2008 – Apr 6, 2009
- Member, Standing Committee on Public Accounts · 39th ParliamentDec 10, 2007 – Sep 15, 2009
- Critic, Municipal Affairs and Housing · 39th ParliamentNov 30, 2007 – Jan 8, 2008
- Deputy Opposition House Leader · 39th ParliamentNov 1, 2007 – Sep 7, 2011
- Vice-Chair, Standing Committee on Public Accounts · 38th ParliamentOct 12, 2006 – Sep 10, 2007
- Member, Standing Committee on Public Accounts · 38th ParliamentOct 10, 2006 – Oct 12, 2006
- Critic, Municipal Affairs and Housing · 38th ParliamentAug 24, 2005 – Sep 10, 2007
- Member, Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly · 38th ParliamentJun 17, 2004 – Sep 10, 2007
- Member, Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly · 38th ParliamentDec 2, 2003 – Jun 17, 2004
- Critic, Agriculture and Food · 38th ParliamentNov 5, 2003 – Aug 24, 2005
- Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Responsible for Rural Affairs · 37th ParliamentFeb 25, 2003 – Oct 22, 2003
- Member, Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy · 37th ParliamentMay 21, 2002 – Sep 2, 2003
- Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services · 37th ParliamentApr 25, 2002 – Feb 25, 2003
- Member, Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs · 37th ParliamentApr 24, 2001 – May 21, 2001
- Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance · 37th ParliamentMar 5, 2001 – Apr 23, 2002
- Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs · 37th ParliamentJun 17, 1999 – Feb 7, 2001
- Member, Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly · 36th ParliamentApr 29, 1999 – May 5, 1999
- Member, Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills · 36th ParliamentApr 29, 1999 – May 5, 1999
- Member, Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly · 36th ParliamentMay 4, 1998 – Apr 22, 1999
- Member, Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills · 36th ParliamentMay 4, 1998 – Apr 22, 1999
- Member, Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills · 36th ParliamentApr 28, 1997 – Apr 23, 1998
- Member, Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly · 36th ParliamentApr 28, 1997 – Apr 23, 1998
- Member, Standing Committee on General Government · 36th ParliamentNov 2, 1995 – Apr 28, 1997
- Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing · 36th ParliamentJul 13, 1995 – Jun 2, 1999
Elections
| Year | District | Party | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | OxfordGeneral ElectionProgressive Conservative Party of Ontario | Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario | N/A |