Jenna Sudds
- Born
- February 8, 1979 — Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Family
- Married, has three daughters
- Education
- Master's degree in economics at Carleton University; attended Brock University
- Career
- Economist in the federal government for twelve years; President and executive director of the Kanata North Business Association; executive director at the CIO Strategy Council
- Political Experience
- Ottawa City Councillor, representing Ward 4 Kanata North from 2018 to 2021; Deputy Mayor of Ottawa from 2020 to 2021; member of Parliament (MP) for Kanata since 2021; minister of families, children and social development from 2023 to 2025
- Notable
- Sanctioned by government of Russia after the Canadian government sanctioned many Russian officials close to Vladimir Putin over his Ukrainian invasion.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Jenna Sudds was an Ottawa City Councillor for Kanata North from 2018 to 2021. Prior to her time in municipal government, she was the founding president and executive director of the Kanata North Business Association, an organization representing the area's technology park. Her earlier career was as an economist in the federal public service for over a decade. According to her public disclosures with the Ethics Commissioner, her declared assets primarily consist of her public service salaries and a residential property.
Key Relationships & Connections
As the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds is a member of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet. Before her cabinet appointment in 2023, she served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien. Sudds won the Liberal nomination for her riding of Kanata—Carleton after the previous Liberal MP, Karen McCrimmon, announced she would not seek re-election.
Public Controversies
Jenna Sudds faced local criticism during the 2021 federal election campaign for her decision to seek a federal seat less than three years into her four-year term as an Ottawa City Councillor. Opponents and some residents argued that she was abandoning the municipal mandate she had recently won. The decision to leave her council seat mid-term required a municipal by-election to choose her replacement, which also drew some public debate over the cost and timing.
Where Jenna falls on key policy spectrums
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Jenna Sudds won with 45,244 votes (60.8%)
Total votes cast: 74,460
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Mr. Speaker, as I said earlier, the Canada Revenue Agency followed a fair and open procurement process when awarding this contract, but it is an important point, as we drill down on the buy Canadian policy, to talk about what we mean when we say “Canadian supplier”. A supplier is not simply a question of who owns the shares of a company. We need to look at where the economic activity is taking
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity, as I answer the member's question, to acknowledge the service of veterans and the sacrifice they have made on our behalf and for our country. Their contributions are lasting and recognized. I look forward, on November 11, to attending the local ceremony in my community, where we include prayer that is inclusive. I expect it will be the same as
Compton—Stanstead Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time today with the member for. It is an honour and a privilege to rise in the House today to reaffirm the Government of Canada's commitment to the buy Canadian policy. I am incredibly proud of how this initiative is transforming government procurement, giving Canadian businesses, workers, manufacturers and suppliers greater access to
Mr. Speaker, as I was saying, we can point to the results and the impact that this policy has been having already in just a few months. We have seen, most recently, a contract awarded to General Dynamics. Those are tangible results. Those are jobs in communities that matter to Canadians.
Mr. Speaker, it is incredibly important that each and every one of us takes the time on November 11 at 11 a.m., as the member stated, to ensure that we pause to celebrate and thank veterans, who have served our country with such distinct honour, and their families, who have made such big sacrifices in them doing so. I will be at the ceremony the Legion puts on in Kanata on that day, and I look
Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we are working hard to attract more investment into our country, investment that delivers tangible results and lasting benefits to Canadian communities and supply chains. They want to talk about results. I point them to the contracts that have been awarded. I look at General Dynamics as an example— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
Mr. Speaker, Ottawa voted last night, and today I rise on behalf of my Ottawa MP colleagues to congratulate Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and all the city councillors who were elected yesterday. Special congratulations go to the three new councillors joining the table: Erin Coffin, Joanne Chianello and Chelsea Walton. Ottawa made history last night because, for the first time, women will outnumber men
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