Georgina Jolibois

Georgina Jolibois (born 1968) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 Canadian federal election, serving until her defeat in 2019.[1][2]

Georgina Jolibois
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River
In office
October 19, 2015 – September 11, 2019
Preceded byRob Clarke
Succeeded byGary Vidal
Personal details
Born1968 (age 52–53)
La Loche, Saskatchewan
Political partyNew Democratic Party

Prior to her election, Jolibois served for twelve years as mayor of La Loche, Saskatchewan.[3] She also served ten years on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police "F" Division Aboriginal Advisory Committee.[4]

Jolibois sponsored the private member's Bill C-369, which sought to make National Indigenous Peoples Day a legal holiday.[5]

Personal Information

Georgina Jolibois was born and raised in La Loche, Saskatchewan, near the Clearwater River Dene First Nation.[6] She has a degree from the University of Saskatchewan.[7] Before being elected into Parliament, Jolibois was the mayor of La Loche from 2003 to 2015, and she is also a member of the Saskatchewan Association of Northern Communities.[7] In 2015, she was elected as the Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River area representative in Parliament.[1][6]

2015 Canadian Federal Election
Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River Map

In 2015, Jolibois expressed her desire to run as a candidate for the New Democratic Party in the upcoming 2015 Canadian Federal Elections for the Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River area.[7] This riding covers half of Saskatchewan's northern area and includes many small communities as well as First Nation reserves and fly-in-posts.[8]

Jolibois won her riding by only 71 votes over the Liberal candidate, Lawrence Joseph, and defeated incumbent Rob Clarke.[9] After a recount, it was found that Jolibois won by 82 votes over Joseph, not the previously recorded results of 71 votes.[9]

Electoral record
2019 Canadian federal election: Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeGary Vidal11,53142.3+12.16
New DemocraticGeorgina Jolibois7,74128.4-5.75
LiberalTammy Cook-Searson7,22526.5-7.38
GreenSarah Kraynick5432.0+0.17
People'sJerome Perrault2170.8–
Total valid votes/Expense limit 27,257100.0
Total rejected ballots 216
Turnout 27,47359.8
Eligible voters 45,977
Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing +8.39
Source: Elections Canada[10][11]
2015 Canadian federal election: Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticGeorgina Jolibois10,31934.15%-11.23–
LiberalLawrence Joseph10,23733.88%+28.61–
ConservativeRob Clarke9,10530.14%-16.74–
GreenWarren Koch5521.83%-0.64–
Total valid votes/Expense limit 30,213100.0   $227,329.67
Total rejected ballots 91––
Turnout 30,30368.37%–
Eligible voters 44,320
These results were subject to a judicial recount and modified from the validated results in accordance with the Judge's rulings. The margin of Georgina Jolibois over Lawrence Joseph increased from 71 votes to 82 votes as a result of the recount.[12]
New Democratic gain from Conservative Swing -5.51
Source: Elections Canada[13][14]

References
  1. "NDP's Georgina Jolibois wins in Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River". Global News. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  2. "Conservatives win Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River, results show tight race between NDP incumbent and Liberal challenger". Saskatoon. 2019-10-21. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  3. Hamilton, Charles; January 28, Saskatoon StarPhoenix Updated; 2016 (2016-01-28). "'It could have happened anywhere': Local MP says La Loche will heal | Saskatoon StarPhoenix". Retrieved 2019-12-05.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. "Evidence - SECU (42-1) - No. 130 - House of Commons of Canada". www.ourcommons.ca. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  5. "Bill proposing National Indigenous Peoples Day be a stat holiday is moving forward". CBC News. October 30, 2017.
  6. "Northern Saskatchewan riding up for grabs as federal election nears". Global News. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  7. News. "La Loche mayor has federal aspirations". paNOW | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | News, Sports, Weather, Obituaries, Classifieds. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  8. "Georgina Jolibois: The voice of the remote, fly-in outpost - Macleans.ca". www.macleans.ca. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  9. "NDP candidate wins Saskatchewan riding after recount: Elections Canada". CTVNews. 2015-11-03. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  10. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  11. "Election night results". Elections Canada. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  12. "NDP candidate wins Saskatchewan riding after recount: Elections Canada". CTV News. 3 November 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  13. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, 30 September 2015
  14. Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived August 15, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
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