Halton

Matthew Gilgan was born in Burlington, Ontario, and has resided in the Burlington- Oakville areas for most of his life. Matthew’s wife and young daughter are a huge part of his life. Having grown up as part of a large family with seven close younger siblings, family has always been a focus for Matthew.

Primarily studying art and business, at Western University, Sheridan College, the International Academy of Design, and Dundas Valley School of Arts, Matthew brings a new perspective to politics. He has worked in the home building and land development industry for several years which has inspired a keen interest in sustainable community design and building practices. He is particularly intrigued by concepts such as permaculture, and how they could be introduced to locally existing infrastructures.

Matthew enjoys the arts, cooking, working with his hands in general, and exploring the great outdoors.

Matthew Gilgan is the nominated candidate for the Green Party of Canada in the riding of Halton.