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, I do not get the fake outrage, because when we think about the voting on the Conservative side, we know they have voted against every measure to support Manitobans. For example, there was the groceries and essentials benefit. We are putting money back in the pockets of Canadians with the child tax benefits, dental care and pharmacare. We are helping Canadians where it matters most,
qujannamiik Mr. Speaker,to my beautiful colleague for her tireless advocacy. There is so much to celebrate during National Indigenous History Month. For the first time in history, there are two first nation female ministers in cabinet, a growing indigenous caucus and opportunities to move beyond community benefit agreements to revenue sharing with indigenous people through major projects.