The Honourable
Anna Gainey
Liberal · Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount, QC
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Biography
Anna M. Gainey is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in a by-election on June 19, 2023. She has served as Secretary of State for Children and Youth since 2025. Gainey represents Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. She had previously served as the party's president between 2014 and 2018, during and following its electoral success in the 2015 Canadian federal election. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1978-12-13, Montrealencyclopedia
- Languages
- English, Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- executive director, general director, policy advisor, political adviser, politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialAnna Gainey34,226Neil DrabkinRunner-up · Conservative10,517Difference 23,709 votes. 7 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Notre-Dame-de-Grâce--Westmount.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount
Liberal · 44th Parliament2023-06-19 to 2025-04-27Votes were not matched on the official file we have.
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Education
- McGill UniversityBachelor of ScienceYears not recordedencyclopedia
- London School of Economics and Political Sciencemaster's degreeYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
Government roles
- Secretary of State (Children and Youth)Jobs and Familiesofficial
In their own words
301 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Scarborough Southwest for her excellent advocacy. Nutritious meals at school do indeed help kids reach their full potential. They also help ease the pressure on grocery costs for families. With federal investments, school foo…Oral Questions — Families, Children and Social Development · 2026-09-25
Where they stand
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A stored score on 7 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Agriculture
Defend supply management
The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management
Proud defender of supply management system
Speaker, our Liberal government is a proud defender of Canada's supply management system. The dairy sector is an important pillar in communities across Quebec and a key economic driver.Source of that line
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Supports pollution pricing and emissions reductions plan, criticizes past Conservative record
Canada has adopted an ambitious and affordable plan to combat the effects of climate change. Do members know that a recent analysis from the ECCC shows that pollution pricing contributes close to one-third of the expected emissions reductions the country will achieve by 2030? Do they know that, under the previous Conservative government, Canada was going to blow past our emissions targets and was on track to add another 12% of emissions by 2030? We have been working hard to correct the path we are on, with over 100 new measures that are bending the curve on emissions.Source of that line
Energy
Expand production and export
The other end of this axis: Restrict new oil and gas
Highlights jobs from nuclear, LNG, and mining projects
We have an LNG project in northwest B.C. There are hundreds of jobs there for construction, and long-term jobs and careers as well. In Quebec, more than a thousand jobs will be created at the Matawinie mine—Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Defends budget investments in benefits and programs for families.
The budget will make permanent the national school food program, which represents $800 in savings for families each year. This is one of the many investments we are making on this side of the House to ensure that kids have the best start in life and that families can get ahead.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Highlights impact of Canadian dental care plan and national programs
This initiative has made essential dental services accessible, reducing the financial burden on families and promoting better oral health. The plan does not just cover urgent dental needs.Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
Lists national housing strategy among key supports for families
It specifically mentions delivering school food, dental care, child care and affordable housing at scale. Conservative MPs have voted against each of these measures.Source of that line
Public safety
Prevention and restraint
The other end of this axis: Enforcement and sentencing
Praises work on crime prevention and reintegration programs.
This community organization based in Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grâce helps women involved in the criminal justice system by offering crime prevention and reintegration programs. Through her work, Ruth Gagnon helps hundreds of women regain their dignity every year.Source of that line
7 topics with no stored score
- DefenceNo position has been scored.
- FederalismNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Foreign affairsNo position has been scored.
- ImmigrationNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
- TradeNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
Comparing stored scores on the same questions.