The Honourable Marco E.L. Mendicino was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Eglinton—Lawrence in 2015. He served as Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship from November 2019 until October 2021 before moving to Public Safety, serving as Minister until July 2023. MP Mendicino is a proud resident of Toronto and a passionate advocate for his community.

As the Member of Parliament for Eglinton-Lawrence, he has championed local investments in public transit and affordable housing and supported youth-driven programs aimed at creating more employment opportunities and safe spaces. Before entering politics, MP Mendicino served as a federal prosecutor for nearly 10 years, helping to fight against organized crime and bring terrorists—including members of the “Toronto 18”— to justice.

He also worked at the Law Society of Ontario, was elected President of the Association of Justice Counsel and taught trial advocacy as an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. The son of an immigrant family, MP Mendicino has a long track record of community activism in Eglinton—Lawrence. He has sat on numerous boards, volunteered at John Wanless Public School, COSTI Immigrant Services, Toronto Symphony Volunteer Committee, North Toronto Soccer Club, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. MP Mendicino lives in Toronto with his wife and two daughters.