Brendan Hanley
Liberal · Yukon, YT
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Biography
Brendan E. Hanley is a Canadian politician and physician, who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 Canadian federal election. He represents the electoral district of Yukon as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. Prior to his election, he served as the Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health from 2008. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon, he frequently provided updates and announcements starting in late March 2020. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1958encyclopedia
- Languages
- English, Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- physician, politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Yukon
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialBrendan Hanley12,009Ryan LeefRunner-up · Conservative8,719Difference 3,290 votes. 2 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Yukon
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaBrendan Hanley6,471Barbara DunlopRunner-up · Conservative5,096Difference 1,375 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Education
Our sources do not list any education for this member.
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
Government roles
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic AffairsNorthern and Arctic Affairsofficial
In their own words
1,018 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Thank you very much. President Hodgson, this self-government process, as you referred to it, originates from the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement that goes back to 1993. When you look at the history and at how this is now becoming, imminently, the establi…Debate · 2026-06-16
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 8 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 oil and gas emissions and greening buildings to cut GHGs.
We must move toward putting a cap on oil and gas emissions. We must invest in public transit, and we must put a price on pollution.Source of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Calls for cap on oil and gas emissions and price on pollution.
We must move toward putting a cap on oil and gas emissions. We must invest in public transit, and we must put a price on pollution. We are committed to doing this, and to doing it right.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Supports major federal investments in housing, health and climate measures.
Our government is taking action to address this national issue through budget 2022 by making a historic $10-billion investment in housing in Canada, including $30 million to the Yukon specifically, for housing.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Shows solidarity with Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Putin's war in Ukraine has surely broken the hearts of all Canadians, but we can take solace in these stories of support and solidarity. As Yukoners open their hearts and homes and pledge their support to Ukrainians, our indigenous communities are once again lighting the way to peace and reconciliation.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Advocates strengthening public health care system with federal support and harm reduction.
It is at the heart of how we conduct ourselves as a compassionate, caring people, so the throne speech stresses that we must strengthen our health care system, especially for seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities and those in our communities who are vulnerable. We have much work to do.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
States immigration drives the economy and welcomes newcomers.
Speaker, immigration drives Canada's economy. Newcomers help businesses find the workers they need and enrich our communities, including beautiful Yukon. No matter where they come from or why they are here, Canada has always warmly welcomed newcomers.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Supported use of Emergencies Act and police action to end occupation.
I felt grateful and proud of the professional way in which our combined police forces from all around the country, empowered and reinforced under the Emergencies Act, were able to de-escalate and end the occupation without significant violence. I want to thank all those brave men and women who helped resolve this crisis.Source of that line
Trade
Deeper continental integration
The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner
Commits to preserving and expanding open rules-based trade and resilient supply chains.
At the same time, we will work to preserve and expand open, rules-based trade with strong and resilient supply chains. There is cause for hope and there is cause to be optimistic for our country.Source of that line
6 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- DefenceNo position has been scored.
- FederalismNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- HousingNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
Comparing stored scores on the same questions.