Daniel Blaikie
MP
Daniel Blaikie in 2019
Member of Parliament
for Elmwood—Transcona
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded byLawrence Toet
Personal details
Born1984 (age 39–40)
Transcona, Manitoba
Political partyNew Democratic
SpouseJanelle Blaikie
RelationsRebecca Blaikie (sister)
Children2
Parent(s)Bill Blaikie (father)
Brenda Blaikie (mother)
Residence(s)Winnipeg, Manitoba
Alma materUniversity of Winnipeg (B.A.)
Concordia University (M.A.)
ProfessionElectrician
Websitedanielblaikie.ndp.ca

Daniel Blaikie MP is a Canadian politician who has served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Elmwood—Transcona since October 19, 2015. A member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), he was elected to the House of Commons in the 2015 federal election.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Blaikie completed a bachelor's degree in history and philosophy from the University of Winnipeg, before earning a master's degree in philosophy from Concordia University. He later trained as an electrician, before entering politics. His father, Bill Blaikie, served as an NDP MP and member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba (MLA). His sister, Rebecca Blaikie, served as the NDP's president and treasurer.

Early life and education

Daniel Blaikie was born to Brenda and Bill Blaikie in the northeast Winnipeg suburb of Transcona. He studied philosophy and history at the University of Winnipeg, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA), before earning a Master of Arts (MA) in philosophy at Concordia University in Montreal.[1]

Blaikie taught courses in the introduction to philosophy at the University of Winnipeg and later trained as an electrician,[2] becoming very active in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.[1]

Community work

Blaikie has been involved in several community engagements in Transcona, Winnipeg, and in the province of Manitoba. He has sat on the board of directors of the Transcona Historical Museum in the past and continues to maintain his interest and involvement with the museum. As an MP, he currently sits as an honorary board member.

Blaikie is an active associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch #7, known by locals as the Transcona Legion. With its official formation date being December 6, 1926, the legion celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2016. He commemorated the anniversary as a Member of Parliament by using his allotted time for Statements by Members in the House of Commons to speak to the Legion's history and relevance in the community.[3]

Before becoming an MP, Blaikie was a board member of the Apprenticeship and Certification Board of Manitoba, which coordinates the apprenticeship and certification system in Manitoba.[4]

After being elected to the House of Commons, Daniel Blaikie continued to sit on the executive of the Winnipeg Labour Council for a period. During his electoral campaign in 2015, the council was active in supporting his campaign to become a Member of Parliament.[5]

Political career

Blaikie was nominated as the NDP candidate for his father's former riding ahead of the 2015 election. He defeated Conservative incumbent Lawrence Toet by only 61 votes, the lowest margin of victory for any MP elected that year. He was the only non-Liberal elected from a Winnipeg riding. He defeated Toet in a 2019 rematch by a much larger margin of over 3,500.[6]

42nd Parliament

Blaikie is a Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, and is also a member of several parliamentary associations, including the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association, Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group, Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association, Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, and Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), as well a part of the Canadian Delegations to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), NATO Parliamentary Association (NATO PA) and ParlAmericas.

Electoral record

2021 Canadian federal election: Elmwood—Transcona
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticDaniel Blaikie20,79149.7+4.1$63,992.50
ConservativeRejeanne Caron11,76828.1-9.4$53,284.18
LiberalSara Mirwaldt6,16914.7+2.4$10,073.29
People'sJamie Cumming2,4355.8+4.6$276.86
GreenDevlin Hinchey6761.6-1.8$0.00
Total valid votes/expense limit 41,83999.3–$106,782.98
Total rejected ballots 3140.7
Turnout 42,15359.9
Eligible voters 70,335
New Democratic hold Swing +6.8
Source: Elections Canada[7]
2019 Canadian federal election: Elmwood—Transcona
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticDaniel Blaikie19,78645.6+11.46$84,787.58
ConservativeLawrence Toet16,24037.5+3.5$90,425.22
LiberalJennifer Malabar5,34612.3-17.21$35,581.50
GreenKelly Manweiler1,4803.4+1.04none listed
People'sNoel Gautron5121.2–$2,119.25
Total valid votes/expense limit 43,364100.0
Total rejected ballots 313
Turnout 43,67762.8-3.55
Eligible voters 69,498
New Democratic hold Swing +3.86
Source: Elections Canada[8][9]
2015 Canadian federal election: Elmwood-Transcona
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticDaniel Blaikie14,70934.14-10.67–
ConservativeLawrence Toet14,64834.00-12.92–
LiberalAndrea Richardson-Lipon12,71329.51+24.32–
GreenKim Parke1,0162.36-0.71–
Total valid votes/Expense limit 43,086100.00 $198,870.74
Total rejected ballots 1820.42–
Turnout 43,26866.35–
Eligible voters 65,207
New Democratic gain from Conservative Swing +1.12
Source: Elections Canada[10][11][12]

References

  1. 1 2 "About Daniel". Daniel Blaikie. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  2. ↑ "Philosopher-turned-electrician takes a systematic approach to trades work". Alumni Engagement. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  3. ↑ "Hansard".
  4. ↑ "Apprenticeship and Certification Board Home Page | Workforce Development | Province of Manitoba". gov.mb.ca. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
  5. ↑ "In Manitoba labour movement in the middle of the election cycle storm | rankandfile.ca". rankandfile.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
  6. ↑ "2019 Poll-by-poll results - Elmwood—Transcona". Elections Canada. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  7. ↑ "List of confirmed candidates – September 20, 2021 Federal Election". Elections Canada. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  10. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Elmwood—Transcona, 30 September 2015
  11. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 15 August 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ↑ "Election Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
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