Arielle Kayabaga
- Born
- 1990 or 1991 — Bujumbura, Burundi
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in political science from Carleton University in Ottawa in 2013
- Career
- Settlement worker for newcomers to London and nearby Sarnia, Ontario
- Political Experience
- London City Councillor (2018-2021), Member of Parliament for London West (2021-present), Deputy House Leader of the Government (2025)
- Notable
- First black woman elected to London City Council. First Franco-Ontarian to serve as MP for London West. Family moved to Canada as refugees from the Burundian Civil War when she was 11.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before being elected as a Member of Parliament in 2021, Arielle Kayabaga served as a city councillor for Ward 13 in London, Ontario. She was the first Black woman elected to London's city council. Her professional background before entering politics was reportedly in the non-profit sector and government services.
Public Controversies
During the 2021 Liberal nomination race for London West, Kayabaga's campaign was reportedly the subject of complaints from a rival candidate. The rival campaign alleged instances of bullying and intimidation against its supporters. The Liberal Party of Canada reportedly reviewed the complaints but ultimately dismissed them, allowing Kayabaga's nomination to stand.
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Saint-Jean C-39 Madam Speaker, I rise to speak in response to the question of privilege raised on October 5 by the member forconcerning briefings for members on Bill, the building Canada strong act. As members will recall, this bill was introduced on September 21 during Routine Proceedings. I can confirm that technical briefings on the bill were offered to all parties after the bill was
Mr. Speaker, in his speech, my colleague spoke at length about the fact that the aim of the bill was to move projects along more quickly. I note that he, too, shares this desire; no doubt the people he represents are asking for this as well. Can my colleague tell us in concrete terms how his community, the workers in his community and those across Canada will be impacted by the bill?
C-39 Mr. Speaker, my colleague talked about the importance of building projects faster. Maybe he could expand a bit on the one-year review timeline that the government intends to implement in Bill. What would that mean for the communities and businesses that are waiting for the implementation and would be able to have these investments in their communities?
Mr. Speaker, I heard my hon. colleague talk about this. I think it is easy to say government needs to get out of the way, or we need less government, without really putting into words what that actually means to real people. The bill is a proposal to put in a one-year review timeline. What would the member propose to make things move forward so these investments can actually make it to the
Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask for consent to adopt the following motion: That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, the House shall continue to sit until midnight, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and Wednesday, October 7, 2026, provided that, (a) on these sitting days, after 7 p.m., no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be
Mr. Speaker, in Springbank Park, 14 life-sized steel figures now stand in a circle, soldiers and peacekeepers, side by side. We can walk around them, and they almost seem to move. People can scan a QR code and learn the stories of those who have served, and serve, our great country. This is the Byron Springbank Veterans Monument, designed by artist Kay Jang. Nearly 20 years in the making, it
moved for leave to introduce An Act to establish a National Day of the Canadian Athlete. She said: Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to introduce an act to establish a national day of the Canadian athlete. Hon. Arielle Kayabaga: Mr. Speaker, while I am on my feet, I move: That the House do now proceed to orders of the day.
leader of the official opposition Madam Speaker, if you seek it, I think you will find unanimous consent for the following motion, which is seconded by the: That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief), be disposed of as follows: (a) the bill be ordered for consideration
Mr. Speaker, there have been consultations among the parties, and if you seek it, you will find that there is unanimous consent to adopt the following motion. I move: That, notwithstanding Standing Order 28 or any other usual practice of the House, the following proposed calendar for the year 2027, referred to as Option H, be tabled and that the House adopt this calendar.