Niki Ashton
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Niki Christina Ashton MP (born September 9, 1982) is a Canadian politician. She is the New Democratic Member of Parliament for the federal electoral district of Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba, Canada. She was first elected in the 2008 federal election. Ashton announced her intention to run for the leadership of the federal NDP on March 7, 2017.[3] She placed third in the October 1, 2017 election.[4]
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Niki Ashton | |
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Member of Parliament for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski[lower-alpha 1] | |
Assumed office October 14, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Tina Keeper |
Chair of the Standing Committee on Status of Women | |
In office June 21, 2011 – November 14, 2011 | |
Minister | Rona Ambrose |
Preceded by | Hedy Fry |
Succeeded by | Irene Mathyssen |
Personal details | |
Born | Niki Christina Ashton (1982-09-09) September 9, 1982 (age 41) Thompson, Manitoba, Canada |
Political party | New Democratic Party |
Spouse |
Ryan Barker
(m. 2011; div. 2017) |
Domestic partner | Bruce Moncur[1] |
Parent | Steve Ashton |
Residence(s) | Thompson, Manitoba[2] |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | University lecturer, researcher |
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