David McGuinty

David McGuinty (Liberal) represents Ottawa South in the House of Commons. McGuinty serves as Minister of National Defence. The Integrity Index score for this profile is 92.5 out of 100 (grade A+), above the site-wide average of 69.3; the breakdown below shows how it is calculated.

Of the 3,113 recorded divisions in the House of Commons over the period covered, McGuinty cast a ballot in 2,860 (92%). Those ballots split 1,770 in favour and 1,090 against. McGuinty's most recent recorded vote, on October 8, 2026, was in favour of Bill C-39, “Building Canada Strong Act”, which passed.

McGuinty is listed as the sponsor of 1 bill, 1 of which has received royal assent. That bill is “Military Justice System Modernization Act”.

The record holds 16 public disclosure filings for McGuinty, from 2009 to 2026. No potential conflicts of interest are currently flagged. Parliamentary pay for fiscal 2026 is $321,300: a $217,700 base plus a $103,600 premium as Cabinet Minister. Reported office spending through June 30, 2026 totals $446,211, mostly staff salaries (74%).

Entries in the lobbying registry name McGuinty as the public office holder contacted by Canadian Wind Energy Association and PEMBINA INSTITUTE, in communications from 2009.