Anna Gainey
- Born
- December 13, 1978 — Montreal, Canada
- Family
- Married to Tom Pitfield
- Education
- Political Science at McGill University; Master's Degree in International Relations at the London School of Economics
- Career
- Policy advisor to the Ministers of National Defence and Veterans Affairs, Bill Graham and John McCallum; Chief Executive of the Policy think-tank Canada 2020
- Political Experience
- President of the Liberal Party 2014-2018; Elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 2023; Secretary of State for Children and Youth since 2025
- Notable
- Daughter of former Montreal Canadiens player and general manager Bob Gainey
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Anna Gainey had a career in non-profit management and public affairs. She served as the executive director of the Gainey Foundation, a family foundation focused on supporting environmental and arts programs for youth. She also worked as a senior advisor at the public relations and strategic communications firm Navigator. Her political career before becoming an MP includes serving as the President of the Liberal Party of Canada from 2014 to 2018. This was a senior volunteer role responsible for overseeing the party's national organization and governance.
Key Relationships & Connections
Anna Gainey is the daughter of Bob Gainey, a well-known former professional hockey player, coach, and general manager, most notably with the Montreal Canadiens. This family connection is a significant part of her public profile. Within political circles, she has established long-standing ties to the Liberal Party's leadership. She served as a foreign policy advisor to Justin Trudeau before he became Prime Minister. Her role as the national President of the Liberal Party of Canada also placed her in a key strategic position, working closely with senior party officials and organizers across the country.
Where Anna falls on key policy spectrums
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Anna Gainey won with 34,226 votes (64.0%)
Total votes cast: 53,490
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