Georgina Jolibois

Georgina Jolibois (born 1968) is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 Canadian federal election to represent the riding of Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River during the 42nd Canadian Parliament.[1][2] Jolibois sought re-election in the 2019 election but was defeated by her Conservative challenger Gary Vidal.

Georgina Jolibois
Member of Parliament
for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River
In office
October 19, 2015 – October 21, 2019
Preceded byRob Clarke
Succeeded byGary Vidal
Personal details
Born1968 (age 54–55)
La Loche, Saskatchewan, Canada
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] While the bill was not adopted, a similar bill was adopted in the subsequent parliament, making September 30 a legal holiday called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.[6][7]

In late 2021, Jolibois was named the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party's candidate for the Athabasca by-election[8] to replace Buckley Belanger, which occurred on February 15, 2022. In an upset, she was defeated by the Saskatchewan Party's candidate Jim Lemaigre.

Personal information

Georgina Jolibois was born and raised in La Loche, Saskatchewan, near the Clearwater River Dene First Nation.[9] She has a degree from the University of Saskatchewan.[10] 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.[10] In 2015, she was elected as the Member of Parliament for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River.[1][9]

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.[10] This riding covers half of Saskatchewan's northern area and includes many small communities as well as First Nation reserves and fly-in-posts.[11]

Jolibois won her riding by only 71 votes over the Liberal candidate, Lawrence Joseph, and defeated incumbent Rob Clarke.[12] After a recount, it was found that Jolibois won by 82 votes over Joseph, not the previously recorded results of 71 votes.[12]

Electoral record
2019 Canadian federal election: Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeGary Vidal11,53142.30+12.17$64,212.77
New DemocraticGeorgina Jolibois7,74128.40-5.75none listed
LiberalTammy Cook-Searson7,22526.51-7.38$63,291.05
GreenSarah Kraynick5431.99+0.17$1,816.39
People'sJerome Perrault2170.80–none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 27,25799.21
Total rejected ballots 2160.79+0.49
Turnout 27,47357.25-7.47
Eligible voters 47,985
Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing +8.96
Source: Elections Canada[13][14]
2015 Canadian federal election: Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticGeorgina Jolibois10,31934.15-11.23$26,597.41
LiberalLawrence Joseph10,23733.88+28.62$50,341.46
ConservativeRob Clarke9,10530.14-16.75$83,236.17
GreenWarren Koch5521.83-0.64$1,984.03
Total valid votes/expense limit 30,21399.70 $228,699.20
Total rejected ballots 910.30–
Turnout 30,30464.72–
Eligible voters 46,824
New Democratic gain from Conservative Swing +2.76
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.[15]
Source: Elections Canada[16][17]

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 (2016-01-28). "'It could have happened anywhere': Local MP says La Loche will heal". Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  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. Kirkup, Kristy (September 29, 2020). "Ottawa tables legislation on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation". The Globe and Mail.
  7. Collier, Brittany; de Billy Brown, Gabrielle (November 3, 2020). "Legislative Summary of Bill C-5: An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)". Library of Parliament.
  8. "Former MP Georgina Jolibois to run for NDP in northern Sask. byelection".
  9. "Northern Saskatchewan riding up for grabs as federal election nears". Global News. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  10. "La Loche mayor has federal aspirations". paNOW. Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  11. "Georgina Jolibois: The voice of the remote, fly-in outpost - Macleans.ca". www.macleans.ca. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  12. "NDP candidate wins Saskatchewan riding after recount: Elections Canada". CTVNews. 2015-11-03. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  13. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  14. "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  15. "NDP candidate wins Saskatchewan riding after recount: Elections Canada". CTV News. 3 November 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  16. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, 30 September 2015
  17. Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived August 15, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
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