The Hon. Archibald J. Smith MP

Archibald Smith MP PC, originally of the United States but holding positions in the Great Lakes Assembly, the Canadian House of Commons, and the British House of Commons, is the Chief Whip of the Canadian Conservative Party. Representing the Atlantic constituency, Smith is the current Minister for Health.

 

Early Life:

Born in Hinsdale, IL in 1989, Smith was raised in a small town and educated at a private Catholic school in Michigan. While in school, Smith captained the quiz bowl and Model UN teams, and also participated in student government.

 

Political Career: Smith began his political career in July of 2016 as a member of the Conservative Party, and after a brief stint with the Libertarians, he returned to the Tories in November of 2016. Smith won election to his seat in the Canadian House of Commons in the Conservative landslide of December 2016, and was appointed Minister for Health and Chief Whip soon thereafter.

 

Press Career:

Smith is on the Board of Directors at NBC and is the Director of BBC Two. Smith hosts the game show Deal or No Deal on NBC, and has previously hosted such game shows as Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, and Duel.

 

Personal Life:

Smith married his childhood sweetheart as the result of a 15-year marriage pact. He and his wife, Regina, have two children age 15 and 12, named Alex and Sophie respectively.