Tamara Jansen
- Born
- 1967 or 1968 — Cloverdale, British Columbia
- Education
- William of Orange Christian School
- Career
- Owned and operated Darvonda Nurseries, a large plant nursery in Langley, British Columbia
- Political Experience
- MP for Cloverdale—Langley City (2019-2021), MP for Cloverdale—Langley City (2024-present)
- Property
- Owned and operated Darvonda Nurseries
- Notable
- Active member of the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA), lobbied against the implementation of medical assistance in dying (MAID). Endorsed Leslyn Lewis in the 2020 Conservative Party leadership race.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Tamara Jansen was reportedly a co-owner of Darvonda Nurseries, a large family-run greenhouse business based in Langley, British Columbia. The company is a significant agricultural producer in the region, specializing in flowers, plants, and vegetables. Her background is rooted in the local agricultural and business community.
Public Controversies
Tamara Jansen faced criticism for remarks made in the House of Commons during a 2021 debate on Bill C-6, which sought to ban conversion therapy. She quoted a Bible verse often associated with the anti-abortion movement and read from a letter that critics said contained misinformation about transgender people. LGBTQ2+ advocates and other politicians condemned her comments as harmful. During the 2021 federal election campaign, she was also criticized for distributing a campaign flyer that featured a stock photo of a person in a hospital bed. The BC Nurses' Union, among others, called the flyer misleading and suggested it was an inappropriate use of healthcare imagery for political purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where Tamara falls on key policy spectrums
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Tamara Jansen won with 25,606 votes (47.8%)
Total votes cast: 53,566
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Did you put in any charging infrastructure?
You've updated it.
You did not buy electric vehicles.
I have a few questions in relation to that. Does the $1-billion estimate include the full cost of electrifying 100% of the fleet by 2040, as you have in your transition plan?
I looked at your report, and it looked very fancy. If you did it with consultants, it looks as if it would be expensive. Has Canada Post updated the estimate to account for inflation and higher capital costs? Are you looking at that with your internal people?
Can you tell us how much?
I asked if your estimate for the transition to low carbon is still $1 billion.
How much have you spent to date, while you were having struggles, on electric vehicles?
I'm wondering how much has been spent.
It would be great if you could do that. Thank you.
How much was that?
Did you put in place any renewable electricity contracts?
Could you get that to us?
What about carbon offsets?
What about climate reporting and compliance costs?
What about consultants for this?
I was looking for a yes-or-no answer. Is that still your estimate?
Mr. Ettinger, Canada Post needs another $1 billion in taxpayer support to remain operational. At the same time, I understand that the corporation has committed itself to a $1-billion net-zero transformation. I'm wondering whether the priority going forward will be becoming profitable or meeting climate targets. Your plan estimates $1 billion to transition Canada Post to a low-carbon operating
Okay. That's great. I'd like to follow up with a few more questions. Of that $1 billion, how much has already been spent? Perhaps Ms. El-Hage knows.