Yvan Baker

On October 30, 2018, Baker announced his intention to seek the Liberal Party of Canada nomination in the federal riding of Etobicoke Centre.

In 2017 Baker proposed the "Phones Down, Heads Up Act," a bill to fine pedestrians between $50 and $125 for texting while crossing the street. The bill attracted criticism from Ontario New Democratic Party MPP Cheri DiNovo and pedestrian-safety advocacy group Walk Toronto, who argued that there is little evidence that distracted walking is a risk, and that it shifts the safety onus from drivers to pedestrians.

In May 2015, Baker introduced the Ontario Flag Day Act, 2015 which sought to proclaim May 21 of each year as Ontario Flag Day. The bill passed with the unanimous support of all three parties.

Baker was elected to the Ontario Legislature in 2014 as the MPP for Etobicoke Centre. He currently serves as Parliamentary Assistant to Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance. Previously, Baker served as Parliamentary Assistant to Deb Matthews, President of the Treasury Board from 2014–2016.

An annual Government and Community Services Fair was co-hosted every year by Baker and Etobicoke—Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn. In 2015, the event featured more than 110 exhibitors from the provincial government, agencies and community organizations.

Yvan Baker MP (born December 8, 1977) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the federal riding of Etobicoke Centre in the 2019 federal election. He is a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. Prior to entering federal politics, he served as the Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the provincial riding of Etobicoke Centre from 2014 to 2018.