Rebecca Chartrand
- Born
- Treaty 4 territory in Manitoba
- Education
- Bachelor of Education (1997) and a Master of Education (2016) from the University of Manitoba
- Career
- Division Lead for Aboriginal Education at Seven Oaks School Division in Winnipeg; Executive Director of Indigenous Strategy at Red River College Polytechnic; Vice President at Indspire; President and CEO of Indigenous Strategy
- Political Experience
- First elected to the House of Commons in 2025; Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency since 2025
- Notable
- Anishinaabe; Received a Canadian Aboriginal Music Award in 2000; Co-wrote and performed in the play "Those Damn Squaws"
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Before entering federal politics as a candidate, Rebecca Chartrand had a career focused on education and Indigenous advocacy. She reportedly served as the Executive Director for Indigenous Strategy at the University of Manitoba. Her professional background also includes work in curriculum development and community engagement, particularly within Indigenous communities.
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Niki Ashton won with 5,880 votes (28.7%)
Total votes cast: 20,469
How does Rebecca Chartrand's voting record line up with your values?
Mr. Speaker, Canadians voted in this new government to get results, and that is what we are doing. The member opposite voted against every measure we are taking to support Manitobans. We are investing in housing, infrastructure and aerospace. In fact, I just met with students from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local 254. They are so excited about our Red Seal program and are working hard
Mr. Speaker, Canadians sent the new Liberal government here to get things done, and that is what we are doing. The Manitobans I am talking to want to talk about affordable child care; grocery rebates; automatic tax filings, which remove barriers for northern remote communities; cutting taxes at the pump; and creating a national school food program, so children do not go hungry. The member