Niki Ashton
Churchill—Keewatinook Aski
Member of Parliament for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski
- Niki was first elected as MP for Churchill–Keewatinook Aski in 2008 when she was 26, and lives in her hometown of Thompson. She serves as the NDP’s Critic for Democratic Reform and Transport, and Deputy Critic for Women and Gender Equality.
- Niki believes in true reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. She is proud to work to bring together Indigenous peoples, students, labour, the LGBTQI2S+ community, and women in the pursuit of justice.
- Niki is a strong voice in Ottawa for change because she’s unafraid of challenging the status quo. She’s fought hard to end crushing student debt, expand health care to include pharmacare and dental coverage, and protect the environment.
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January 20
MP ASHTON FIGHTS FOR CBC NORTH
Sends a letter to the President of CBC to protect North Country radio show
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January 15
Report confirms Liberal failure to lift children out of poverty in Our North
THOMPSON – Campaign 2000’s most recent report reveals that the Liberal government's refusal to act on measures like pharmacare and a national childcare program has left over one million children still living in poverty across the country.
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January 8
MP REPORT: 2020 Can Lead to Real Change
2019 was an eventful year in Canada politically.
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