Sheri Benson
| Sheri Benson MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Commons in the Canadian Parliament for Saskatoon West | |
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Assumed office October 19, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Riding Established |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Residence | Saskatoon |
| Profession | Member of Parliament |
| Portfolio | NDP Critic for Labour |
Sheri Benson is a Canadian politician, who was elected to represent the riding of Saskatoon West in the House of Commons of Canada in the federal election of 2015. Benson is a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP). Prior to her election she was the CEO of the local United Way and also served as a justice of the peace.[1][2]
She is one of six out LGBT people serving in the 42nd Canadian Parliament, alongside Scott Brison, Rob Oliphant, Seamus O'Regan, Randall Garrison and Randy Boissonnault.[3]
Benson was appointed the New Democratic Party critic for Labour in the 42nd Canadian Parliament.[4]
Background & Prior Community Involvement[2]
United Way
As CEO for the local United Way, since 2009, Sheri worked with community, labour and business groups to launch Saskatoon’s first-ever Plan to End Homelessness and Saskatoon's Housing First Program. Sheri also implemented the organization’s ground-breaking Aboriginal Engagement Strategy.
Under Sheri’s leadership, United Way support for community programs grew 60%—to nearly $5-million in 2014.
Victims of Domestic Violence Act
Sheri was the inaugural Justice of the Peace for Saskatchewan’s Victims of Domestic Violence Act. And in 2014, Sheri’s hard work was recognized with a YWCA Woman of Distinction Award for Community Building.
Community Services
To further strengthen community services, she co-founded the Saskatoon Collaborative Funding Partnership and has co-chaired the Saskatoon Regional Intersectoral Committee.
Electoral record
| Canadian federal election, 2015 | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | Expenditures | |||
| New Democratic | Sheri Benson | 14,921 | 39.6 | -11.7 | – | |||
| Conservative | Randy Donauer | 12,401 | 32.9 | -9.64 | – | |||
| Liberal | Lisa Abbott | 9,234 | 24.5 | +20.73 | – | |||
| Green | Lois Carol Mitchell | 658 | 1.7 | -0.87 | – | |||
| Canada Party | Jim Pankiw | 271 | 0.7 | – | – | |||
| Libertarian | Bronek Hart | 230 | 0.6 | – | – | |||
| Total valid votes/Expense limit | 37,715 | 100.0 | $190,628.75 | |||||
| Total rejected ballots | 170 | – | – | |||||
| Turnout | 37,885 | 67.78 | – | |||||
| Eligible voters | 55,886 | |||||||
| New Democratic notional hold | Swing | -10.67 | ||||||
| Source: Elections Canada[5][6] | ||||||||
References
- ↑ Giles, David (19 October 2015). "NDP's Sheri Benson wins in Saskatoon West". Global News. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- 1 2 "Sheri Benson - About". sheribenson.ndp.ca. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ↑ "Hedy Fry wins decisively as Liberals sweep Canada for majority". Daily Xtra. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ↑ Kirkup, Kristy (12 November 2015). "Tom Mulcair taps Nathan Cullen, Charlie Angus, Guy Caron for top critic roles". CBC News. The Canadian Press. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Saskatoon West, 30 September 2015
- ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
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