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

Compare with

74 Yea (73%)28 Nay (27%)

Show votes
  1. 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
  2. Jun 2, 2026

    119Public Safety and Adoption Overhaul

    Division 2026060201 · Carried

    Yea
  3. May 28, 2026

    110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands

    Division 2026052803 · Carried

    Yea
  4. May 28, 2026

    110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands

    Division 2026052802 · Carried

    Yea
  5. May 28, 2026

    112Stronger Support and Transparency for Survivors

    Division 2026052801 · Lost

    Nay
  6. May 27, 2026

    113Cut Food Sales Tax and Boost Grocery Competition

    Division 2026052701 · Lost

    Nay
  7. May 26, 2026

    9Province Sets One Ethics Code for Councils

    Division 2026052601 · Carried

    Yea
  8. May 14, 2026

    107Ban on Paid Online Gambling Ads

    Division 2026051403 · Lost

    Nay
  9. May 14, 2026

    98Fast-Track Housing, Transit, and Water

    Division 2026051402 · Carried

    Yea
  10. May 14, 2026

    98Fast-Track Housing, Transit, and Water

    Division 2026051401 · Carried

    Yea
  11. May 12, 2026

    114Rebates for HST on Homes

    Division 2026051202 · Carried

    Yea
  12. May 12, 2026

    114Rebates for HST on Homes

    Division 2026051201 · Carried

    Yea
  13. 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
  14. May 7, 2026

    100Government Will Appoint Regional Heads

    Division 2026050705 · Carried

    Yea
  15. May 7, 2026

    100Government Will Appoint Regional Heads

    Division 2026050704 · Carried

    Yea
  16. 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
  17. May 7, 2026

    110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands

    Division 2026050702 · Carried

    Yea
  18. May 7, 2026

    110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands

    Division 2026050701 · Carried

    Yea
  19. May 6, 2026

    101New Law Tightens Control Over Schools

    Division 2026050602 · Carried

    Yea
  20. May 6, 2026

    101New Law Tightens Control Over Schools

    Division 2026050601 · Carried

    Yea
  21. 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
  22. May 4, 2026

    99AI Labels and Takedowns for Elections

    Division 2026050402 · Lost

    Nay
  23. May 4, 2026

    105Workers' Protections and Faster Project Approvals

    Division 2026050401 · Carried

    Yea
  24. Apr 23, 2026

    97Budget Overhaul: Retail, Tickets, Pensions

    Division 2026042303 · Carried

    Yea
  25. Apr 23, 2026

    100Government Will Appoint Regional Heads

    Division 2026042302 · Carried

    Yea
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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

1995OxfordGeneral ElectionProgressive Conservative Party of OntarioN/A