Candidate for Halifax Atlantic Phil Chisholm
As the Liberal candidate for Halifax Atlantic, Phil is committed to driving positive and practical change by ensuring government works smarter and more efficiently. Phil has a Mechanical Engineering degree from McGill and over 30 years of solving manufacturing and business challenges in Canada, the USA, and Asia. He founded Filzer Enterprises and FilzerTech in Vancouver creating over 250 products and earning more than 10 patents. Known for his pragmatic approach, he turned ideas into reality understanding what it takes to make things work.
Returning to his roots on the East Coast, where he spent his early years, Phil felt it was time to give back to his community. After seeing the need for improvements at his children’s school, he led a successful campaign for improved safety and infrastructure making a tangible difference for the community at his children’s school (JWMFT).
Phil’s commitment to diversity comes from his own family’s journey. His wife, Ella, immigrated from Vietnam, and together they raise their children - and walk their dog, Larry - in the welcoming and vibrant community of Halifax Atlantic. Inspired by Zach Churchill’s leadership, Phil is eager to improve Nova Scotia’s economic growth, lower the tax burden and make life more affordable for families. With a passion for problem-solving and a track record of delivering results, Phil is ready to bring fresh, practical, and effective solutions to the challenges facing Halifax Atlantic and Nova Scotia.
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- (902) 580-9902
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