Nicole Sarauer

Nicole Sarauer is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2016 provincial election.[2] She represents the electoral district of Regina Douglas Park as a member of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party. On June 20, 2017, she was selected to succeed Trent Wotherspoon as Leader of the Opposition and interim leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party.

Nicole Sarauer

MLA
Leader of the Opposition in Saskatchewan
In office
June 20, 2017 – March 3, 2018
PremierBrad Wall
Scott Moe
Preceded byTrent Wotherspoon
Succeeded byRyan Meili
Leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
Interim
In office
June 20, 2017 – March 3, 2018
Preceded byTrent Wotherspoon
Succeeded byRyan Meili
Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly
for Regina Douglas Park
Assumed office
April 4, 2016
Preceded byRuss Marchuk
Personal details
Born1986/1987 (age 33–34)[1]
Political partySaskatchewan New Democratic Party
Children1
EducationUniversity of Regina, University of Saskatchewan
ProfessionLawyer

Education

Having attended high school in Regina, Nicole Sarauer studied at the University of Regina from 2004 to 2006. In 2009 she graduated with Honours from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan, earning a Juris Doctor.[3]

Career

After finishing her studies, Sarauer worked at the law firm Kanuka Thuringer LLP as an Associate. In 2011 she became a lawyer at Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan, providing legal representation free of charge. She was also elected School Board Trustee of the Regina Catholic School Division in 2012.[4]

Since being elected in 2016, she has served as the Critic for Justice and Policing & Corrections in the opposition NDP caucus. Additionally, she recently has had the portfolios of the Provincial Capital Commission (including Wascana Park) and the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Commission (which now includes the cannabis file).[5]

Aside from her stint as Leader of the Opposition, Sarauer has served under Ryan Meili's leadership as both Opposition House Leader and, presently, as the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Saskatchewan NDP.[6]

References
  1. http://www.metronews.ca/news/saskatoon/2014/03/18/day-2-metro-reveals-this-years-cbc-future-40-winners.html
  2. "Saskatchewan election: Big wins and losses". CBC News, April 5, 2016.
  3. Saskatchewan New Democrats - Nicole Sarauer. Retrieved 2016-09-19
  4. Saskatchewan New Democrats - Nicole Sarauer. Retrieved 2016-09-19
  5. "Nicole Sarauer MLA for Regina Douglas Park & Deputy Leader". Saskatchewan NDP Caucus. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
  6. "Nicole Sarauer MLA for Regina Douglas Park & Deputy Leader". Saskatchewan NDP Caucus. Retrieved 2019-09-09.


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