Anita Vandenbeld
- Born
- December 3, 1971 — Calgary, Alberta
- Education
- B.A. (Hon.), History and Political Science, University of Calgary; M.A. in Political and Constitutional History, York University, 1994
- Career
- Director of Parliamentary Affairs in the Office of the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons; Policy Analyst with the National Liberal Caucus Research Bureau in the Canadian Parliament; Chief of staff to a Canadian Senator; worked for over a decade in international democratic development with the United Nations Development Programme and UNIFEM, and the National Democratic Institute
- Political Experience
- Elected to represent the riding of Ottawa West—Nepean in 2015, re-elected in 2019, 2021 and 2025. Parliamentary secretary to the Minister of International Development.
- Notable
- First in her family to graduate from University. Awarded the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal for her work in Kosovo in 2008. Recipient of the 2021 Esprit de Corps 'Breaking Down the Barricades - Top Women in Defence' award. Recipient of the 'Leading Women-Leading Girls' community service award.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Anita Vandenbeld had a career in international development, focusing on democracy and human rights. She reportedly worked for organizations including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI). Her work involved advising on democratic reforms in numerous countries. According to her public disclosures to the Ethics Commissioner, her financial interests primarily consist of publicly traded securities and investment funds.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a member of the Liberal caucus, Anita Vandenbeld works under the leadership of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She has served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and the Minister of International Development, establishing close working relationships with the ministers in those roles during her appointments. She is also known for her work with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), where she has held leadership positions.
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C-11 Mr. Speaker, during committee testimony on Bill, we heard from many survivors about concerns with the transfer of cases from the military system to the civilian court system. Would the Minister of National Defence tell the House whether he would be supportive if the Senate were to amend Bill C-11 to include the sunset clause as passed at the committee stage?
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the important work of Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue. It is a 100% volunteer-run organization that rescues cats in need, cares for them through a network of foster homes and helps them find safe, loving families. For those cats too feral for adoption, the rescue owns a barn where the cats can live safely and be fed under a vet's care. Each year, Ottawa Stray Cat
Mr. Speaker, we know that mental health and physical health are closely connected. Both are equally important for our well-being, especially for athletes competing at the highest levels. Mental health is key to a balanced life and long-term success in sport. Can the Secretary of State for Sport update the House on what our government is doing to support the mental health of national team
You said earlier that part of your job is to talk to Americans about how important the Canada-U.S. relationship is to them. I think we have only about a minute left, but could you comment on what some of those things are?