James Maloney is the Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore. Elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2021, James’ journey in public office began when Toronto City Council appointed him Councillor in 2014.

Originally from Thunder Bay, James has lived in Etobicoke for over forty-four years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bishop’s University, and Law degrees from the University of Windsor and the University of Wales in Cardiff, UK.

A civil trial lawyer by training, James was a partner in a major Toronto firm where he practiced for over 20 years. He was involved in many significant cases, including the tainted blood crisis of the 1980s and the Elliott Lake Inquiry.

James is the former President of the Toronto Lawyers Club. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Franklin Horner Community Centre, The Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto and the Public Accountants Council of Ontario. James is the proud recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

An advocate for mental health, he was instrumental in securing $25 million for a national suicide hotline.

James lives Etobicoke-Lakeshore with his dog, Walnut.