Marty Morantz


Martin B. Morantz is a Canadian lawyer, businessperson, philanthropist and politician from Winnipeg. He was elected to represent the riding of Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley in the House of Commons of Canada as their Member of Parliament in the 2019 Canadian Federal Election. Morantz ran as the Conservative candidate, unseating Liberal incumbent Doug Eyolfson in the riding.
Prior to serving in the House of Commons, Morantz served as City Councillor for the Charleswood-Tuxedo-Whyte Ridge ward on Winnipeg City Council from 2014 to 2018 after his win in the 2014 Winnipeg municipal election. During his time on City Council, Morantz chaired both the Finance and Infrastructure committees and also served on the Executive Policy Committee.
In 2011, Morantz secured the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba nomination in River Heights. He ran an unsuccessful bid in the 2011 Manitoba General Election against incumbent, the then Manitoba Liberal Party leader, Jon Gerrard.

Early life and education

Morantz attended the University of Manitoba, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies. Following this he attended Osgoode Hall in Toronto to acquire his law degree. He spent twenty-three years as a partner at a downtown Winnipeg law firm.
In 2009, Morantz became President of Jernat Investments Ltd., a property investment and financial services firm with holdings primarily in multi-unit apartment buildings.
Morantz has also served on the boards of many community groups, including those focused on autism advocacy and research, assisted living, and numerous groups in the Jewish community.

Electoral record

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CandidateVotes%
Marty Morantz6,28134.94
Evan Duncan5,81232.33
Luc Lewandoski2,95016.41
Nadine Stiller1,95610.88
Kevin Nichols9785.44

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