Raquel Dancho
- Born
- April 16, 1990
- Family
- Married to Scott Gurski, expecting first child in November 2023
- Education
- Attended McGill University, studied business before switching to political science
- Career
- Worked for several ministers in Brian Pallister's government
- Political Experience
- Unsuccessfully contested the district of Wolseley for the Progressive Conservatives in the 2016 provincial election. Elected MP for Kildonan—St. Paul in 2019.
- Notable
- Served as Shadow Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Youth; Shadow Minister for Public Safety; vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU); vice chair of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before being elected to Parliament in 2019, Raquel Dancho worked in politics as a political staffer. She reportedly served as a senior advisor and issues manager for several Manitoba provincial cabinet ministers in portfolios such as justice, health, and sustainable development. She also has a degree in political science from McGill University.
Key Relationships & Connections
As the Conservative Shadow Minister for Public Safety, Raquel Dancho works closely with law enforcement organizations, victims' groups, and border officials. She is a prominent member of the Conservative caucus led by Pierre Poilievre. Her political career began in Manitoba provincial politics, where she worked for ministers in the Progressive Conservative government.
Public Controversies
In 2020, Dancho faced criticism for comments made in the House of Commons where she questioned the government's handling of the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg and the shipment of viruses to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Critics accused her of promoting conspiracy theories, a claim she and her party denied, stating she was asking legitimate questions about national security. She has also drawn criticism for her statements on crime and bail reform, with some opponents arguing that her rhetoric unfairly links immigration to violent crime.
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Raquel Dancho won with 26,364 votes (47.5%)
Total votes cast: 55,521
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We have that.