Arielle Kayabaga
Liberal · London West, ON
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Biography
Arielle Kayabaga is a Canadian politician who has represented the electoral district of London West as a member of Parliament since 2021. She is currently serving as the Deputy House Leader of the Government in the 45th Canadian Parliament. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1991, Bujumburaencyclopedia
- Languages
- English, Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
London West
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialArielle Kayabaga35,309Adam BenniRunner-up · Conservative23,239Difference 12,070 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
London West
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaArielle Kayabaga25,308Rob FlackRunner-up · Conservative22,273Difference 3,035 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Education
- École secondaire Gabriel-DumontDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- Carleton UniversityDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
1,186 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
moved for leave to introduce An Act to establish a National Day of the Canadian Athlete. Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to introduce an act to establish a national day of the Canadian athlete. (Motion deemed adopted) Mr. Speaker, while I am on my feet, I move: That the…Routine Proceedings — National Day of the Canadian Athlete Act · 2026-09-23
Where they stand
Policy positions are scored only from this member's stored House words and, when it is on file, their own public website. Wikipedia and other encyclopedias may supply details such as a birth date, education or work history, and each of those details is labelled with its source, but they are never used to score a position. Members whose only sources are encyclopedias have no scored positions.
A stored score on 9 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Supports capping and cutting oil and gas emissions and phasing out fossil fuel subsidies.
We will move to cap and cut oil and gas sector emissions, while working to accelerate our path to a net-zero electricity future. We will invest more in greener ways of transportation, while increasing the price on pollution and strengthening disaster mitigation.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Supports investments to reach NATO 2% target.
Chair, as the minister knows, we are here tonight to talk about the main estimates, but we are also here to discuss the supplementary estimates, which include landmark investments that will help our government achieve NATO's 2% target this year, something we heard a lot about when we were campaigning.Source of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Calls for capping oil and gas emissions and ending fossil fuel subsidies.
We will move to cap and cut oil and gas sector emissions, while working to accelerate our path to a net-zero electricity future. We will invest more in greener ways of transportation, while increasing the price on pollution and strengthening disaster mitigation.Source of that line
Federalism
Ottawa leads
The other end of this axis: Provinces lead
Excerpts state federal housing measures were needed because provinces and cities could not meet needs.
The reason why we announced housing measures for the entire country is that the cities and provinces were unable to meet the needs of their own populations. My colleague talked about social investments.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Supports rebates, child care investments and tax measures funded by government.
In the 2023 budget, we propose new, targeted inflation relief for the Canadians hardest hit by rising food prices. Thanks to this grocery rebate, 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families will receive financial assistance.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Advocates federal investments in universal public health system and Canada Health Act.
Canadians value our universal public health system, but the COVID-19 pandemic has put it under enormous strain. Across the country, Canadians struggle to find a family doctor or to access urgent care when they need it the most.Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
Backs national housing strategy and rapid housing initiative with federal funds.
Thanks to a $7.5-million investment from the Government of Canada's rapid housing initiative, in partnership with the St.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Advocates increasing francophone immigration targets and supports refugees.
We are currently making every effort to increase francophone immigration. What other tools could be used? What more can we do to continue to increase francophone immigration to Canada, but especially outside Quebec? You're a Franco-Ontarian; I personally live in London, where there are francophones.Source of that line
Labour
Stronger unions and standards
The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers
Backs Canada workers benefit and child care to support workforce participation.
Our expanded Canada workers benefit will support an estimated one million additional Canadians, which could mean $1,000 more per year for a full-time minimum-wage worker.Source of that line
5 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Foreign affairsNo position has been scored.
- Public safetyNo position has been scored.
- TradeNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
Comparing stored scores on the same questions.