Brendan Hanley
- Born
- 1958 or 1959
- Family
- Married to Lise Farynowski and has two children
- Education
- Medical degree from the University of Alberta, diploma in tropical medicine and hygiene from the University of Liverpool, and a Masters in Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Career
- Physician, Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health from 2008. Background in emergency medicine and family practice in the territory, with previous experience working in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Worked with Doctors without Borders, providing medical care overseas in Africa and Asia.
- Political Experience
- Elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 Canadian federal election. Represents the electoral district of Yukon as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada.
- Notable
- Frequently provided updates and announcements during the COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon starting in late March 2020.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Brendan Hanley had a career in medicine. He served as the Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health from 2008 until his election to Parliament in 2021. In this role, he was a prominent public figure, particularly during the H1N1 and COVID-19 pandemics.
Key Relationships & Connections
As the former Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Yukon, Hanley worked closely with the territorial government, including officials in the Yukon Party and Yukon Liberal Party administrations. In his federal role, he is a member of the Liberal caucus led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Brendan Hanley won with 12,009 votes (53.1%)
Total votes cast: 22,636
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Thank you very much for your testimony, President and Mr. Tan. It's nice to see you out there in Norman Wells. I might begin by asking if you care to reply to my colleague Mr. Schmale's question, as an opening.
Can I ask one segue to that, Mr. Chair? What's the importance of that as a precedent for other modern treaties that might be in evolution or negotiation at the moment, or that are anticipated?
Thank you for your intervention. I want to add my condolences. To be able to honour Shannon with this would certainly be an added feature. To follow that line of questioning, are the aspects you referred to that distinguish this modern treaty unique if we compare it with any other modern treaty, especially a recent one?
Thank you for that reflection. C-10 I am curious about your thoughts on Bill, which, I imagine, you've been following. That's the legislation to establish a commissioner for modern treaties. It's currently at third reading. C-10 I wonder whether you can comment on this as we move through the passing of this legislation. Hopefully, we get there. How do you feel about the importance of
Thank you very much. President Hodgson, this self-government process, as you referred to it, originates from the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement that goes back to 1993. When you look at the history and at how this is now becoming, imminently, the establishment of a modern treaty.... Can you talk about the significance, apart from trying to achieve this within your
Thank you very much. That's good to hear. I'll cede to Ms. Idlout for the final 45 seconds, if I may, Mr. Chair.
That's not what I heard. Voices: Oh, oh! Brendan Hanley: I'm going to ask all three of you questions. Get ready, Inuaraq. I'll start with Mr. Tattuinee. Speaking of government investment, there was almost $64 million from the federal government towards the deep-sea port in Iqaluit, which you referred to. Obviously, these federal investments are incredibly important. I wanted you to touch
Thank you.