He represents Hamilton East—Stoney Creek as a member of the Liberal Party.

[1] Prior to being elected, Collins was a Hamilton, Ontario City Councillor.

He was born and raised in Hamilton and attended Glendale Secondary School.

[2] He is the son of former Ontario provincial MPP Shirley Collins.

[3] Chad Collins was first elected to Hamilton City Council in 1995 and served on council until 2021, when he became the Member of Parliament for Hamilton East - Stoney Creek.