Cathay Wagantall
- Born
- March 7, 1956 — Regina, Saskatchewan
- Family
- Married to H. Martin Wagantall since 1976, three grown children, nine grandchildren
- Education
- Completed three of four years of her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with top honours at the University of Saskatchewan
- Career
- Partnership in a lumberyard and contracting business in Springside; Athletic director for North American Baptist College (later Taylor College and Seminary); Teacher's assistant with special needs children; Worked at Taylor University College and Seminary in development, accounting and student loans; Owned and operated Positive Signs, a sign and print company
- Political Experience
- Served on the Conservative Party of Canada Board of Directors for Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont; Campaign manager for Mike Lake in 2006 and 2008; Served official agent for Tim Uppal in 2011; Elected as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada to represent the federal electoral riding of Yorkton—Melville during the 2015 Canadian federal election; Re-elected in 2019, 2021 and 2025
- Notable
- Introduced Bill C-225 (Protection of Pregnant Women and Their Preborn Children Act) and Bill C-233 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sex-selective abortion)); Claimed a medical exemption from the House of Commons vaccine mandate; Shared an unfounded claim about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's photographer during the 'Freedom Convoy' protests; Announced she would not be a candidate in the 46th Canadian federal election.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Cathay Wagantall reportedly worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years, including time as a registered representative for Investors Group. She and her husband also owned and operated a sign manufacturing and servicing business in Yorkton, Saskatchewan for eight years.
Public Controversies
Cathay Wagantall has generated public controversy for her socially conservative positions. In 2021, she introduced a private member's bill, Bill C-233, which sought to make it a criminal offense for a medical practitioner to perform an abortion based on the sex of the fetus. The bill was debated in the House of Commons and ultimately defeated, but it sparked significant public discussion and criticism from pro-choice advocates who argued it was a veiled attempt to restrict abortion access. Wagantall also reportedly faced criticism for her stance on COVID-19 public health measures. She was reported to have spoken at rallies protesting vaccine mandates and other restrictions, aligning herself with groups that opposed government pandemic policies. Her positions on these issues have been a source of media attention and public debate.
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Cathay Wagantall won with 28,702 votes (77.5%)
Total votes cast: 37,013
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