Kate Young (politician)

Kate Young (born 1955) is a former Canadian politician and journalist who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of London West from 2015 to 2021.

Kate Young
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Science
In office
January 30, 2017 – August 15, 2021
MinisterKirsty Duncan
Preceded byTerry Beech
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport
In office
December 2, 2015 – January 27, 2017
MinisterMarc Garneau
Preceded byJeff Watson
Succeeded byKaren McCrimmon
Member of Parliament
for London West
In office
October 19, 2015 – September 20, 2021
Preceded byEd Holder
Succeeded byArielle Kayabaga
Personal details
Born1954 or 1955 (age 68–69)[1]
Political partyLiberal
ResidenceLondon, Ontario[2]
Professionpublic relations manager, former television news anchor

Background

Before entering politics, Young worked as a news anchor of London's CFPL-TV. She is also the former manager of public affairs and community relations for the Thames Valley District School Board.[3]

Federal politics

Young was first elected in the 2015 federal election,[4] defeating Conservative incumbent Ed Holder. She was re-elected in the 2019 federal election.

After her election in 2015, Young was appointed the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau.[5] In a 2017 cabinet reshuffle, Young was moved to the position of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Science and Sport as well as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility in 2018.[6] Following the 2019 federal election, Young was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages.[7]

In March 2021, Young announced that she would not be running in the 2021 federal election. She was succeeded by Arielle Kayabaga.[8][9]

Electoral record
2019 Canadian federal election: London West
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalKate Young30,62242.96-2.85$115,818.09
ConservativeLiz Snelgrove19,91027.93-7.40$66,281.02
New DemocraticShawna Lewkowitz15,22021.35+6.53$65,779.29
GreenMary Ann Hodge3,8275.37+2.55$10,163.23
People'sMike Mcmullen1,1711.64–$0.00
LibertarianJacques Boudreau5230.73-0.34none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 71,27399.31
Total rejected ballots 4960.69+0.27
Turnout 71,76971.49-1.85
Eligible voters 100,387
Liberal hold Swing +2.27
Source: Elections Canada[10][11]
2015 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalKate Young31,16745.8+19.07–
ConservativeEd Holder24,30635.3-9.77–
New DemocraticMatthew Rowlinson10,08714.8-10.62–
GreenDimitri Lascaris1,9182.8+0.12–
LibertarianJacques Y. Boudreau7321.1––
CommunistMichael Lewis870.1––
Total valid votes/Expense limit 68,027100.0   $234,017.17
Total rejected ballots 286––
Turnout 68,31373.9%–
Eligible voters 92,326
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +14.42
Source: Elections Canada[12][13]

References
  1. Daniszewski, Hank (October 20, 2015). "Kate Young one of three rookies will champion London in the next Parliament". The London Free Press. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  2. "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  3. "Kate Young one of three rookies will champion London in the next Parliament". The London Free Press. 2015-10-20. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
  4. Lebel, Jacquelyn (October 19, 2015). "Liberal Kate Young Unseats Conservative Incumbent Ed Holder in London West". am980.ca. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  5. "Kate Young named parliamentary secretary to transport minister". London. 2015-12-03. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
  6. "Parliament: Shuffle turns Young into advocate for open science". The London Free Press. 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
  7. "London Liberal MP named economic development aide". The London Free Press. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  8. Thompson, Matt (March 18, 2021). "London West MP Kate Young won't seek re-election". CTV News. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  9. "Liberal Kate Young re-elected to London West". Global News. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  10. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  11. "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  12. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for London West, 30 September 2015
  13. Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 2015-08-15 at the Wayback Machine
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