Branden Leslie
- Born
- near Portage la Prairie
- Career
- Conservative political staffer; policy and government relations manager with Grain Growers Canada
- Political Experience
- Campaign manager for Candice Bergen; Elected to the Canadian House of Commons in a by-election on 19 June 2023
- Notable
- Criticized Friesen for his role as Manitoba's health minister during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pro-life. Would have voted against the ban on conversion therapy.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Branden Leslie had a career in political organization and agricultural advocacy. He is known to have served as the campaign manager for his predecessor, former Conservative MP Candice Bergen. He also reportedly worked for the Grain Growers of Canada, an organization that represents the interests of grain farmers across the country.
Key Relationships & Connections
Branden Leslie has a well-documented political relationship with former Conservative cabinet minister and interim party leader, Candice Bergen. He worked as her campaign manager before succeeding her as the Member of Parliament for Portage—Lisgar. Through his previous employment, he also has established connections with the Grain Growers of Canada.
Public Controversies
Branden Leslie's 2023 by-election campaign attracted significant media attention, largely because he was running against People's Party of Canada leader Max Bernier. During the campaign, Leslie's public statements and views on certain topics, including the World Economic Forum, were reportedly the subject of media coverage and public debate. The race was often framed as a test of the Conservative Party's appeal to its right-wing base.
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Branden Leslie won with 31,889 votes (69.4%)
Total votes cast: 45,965
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for bringing forward this bill. Hearing her speech, I imagine our ridings share some similarities insofar as the rural nature of them. I think this bill would make a difference, and that is why Conservatives supported it at second reading. I intend to also support it today. In fact, I brought up this bill while standing in a community with
Mr. Speaker, as I was saying, there is good service in the big cities, and that is the key difference. We can stand in this place and make a phone call, but when I am driving down the highway heading from my home in Portage down to Winkler, I know exactly where the dead spots are. When I am on the phone, I will say, “Okay, I have to let you go. I am going to lose you here.” That is not identified
Mr. Speaker, my colleague just made reference to the health care system. Obviously, I assume we have all heard many stories of families or loved ones facing challenges going through our health care system. I am curious what the member thinks about the fact that the totality of all of the money we send to provinces to deliver that health care system has been now dwarfed by the interest on the debt
Mr. Speaker, I will outline them. For one company, it is perfectly green with a couple of spots. For the other one, it is perfectly blue. The coverage is perfect, if I go online. That is not reality. It is not reality for thousands of my constituents. It is not reality for, I assume, hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Canadians across this country. Yes, the bill is a positive step.
Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for bringing forward this bill and for her remarks. Coming from a rural riding, I know all the dead spots when I am driving, so I know when I am going to hang up before the call simply drops. That is on the highway. When a combine light is on fire and someone cannot call 911, that is a real problem. I have communities that I can stand in the middle of and
Mr. Speaker, those programs clearly are not working, or they would not have put $100 million toward food banks that need more money to keep up with the pace of demand because of their policies. Families are already struggling with mortgages, groceries and gas. Half of Canadians say they have had to dip into their savings just to cover basic necessities, yet this year the federal government will
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, thepromised to make life affordable and get government spending under control. Instead, the Liberals gave Canadians a costly credit budget that should have been titled masters of debt. One in three Canadians is now skipping meals or eating less because they simply cannot afford groceries. While Canadians struggle to put food on the table, the Liberals continue to
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate that this is a difficult subject. Many of us, if not all of us, have had a loved one who has struggled with mental illness or aging challenges such as dementia. My concern is trying to understand whether or not these safeguards are going to be enough in this law. My colleague just pointed out the importance of life. I am curious about his thoughts on how best we go
Mr. Speaker, 30 years ago, Milt Reimer began sewing snowmobile gear in his basement in Morris, Manitoba. This fall, the company he founded, FXR Racing, will surpass $1 billion in lifetime sales. Milt knew the sport. A motocross racer and former powersports dealer, he saw what others had missed. Riders needed clothing that was lighter, better fitting and built to perform in the cold, so he set
Prime Minister C-264 Madam Speaker, earlier this month, theannounced that Canada would pursue another oil pipeline to the Pacific coast. I agree that Canada should be selling more of its energy to the world, but I have one question: If more oil tankers can be part of a responsible national project on the south coast of B.C., why is the answer automatically “no” when somebody proposes a project