Jake Sawatzky
Liberal · New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville, BC
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Biography
Jake Sawatzky is a Canadian politician who was elected as the member of Parliament for New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville in the 2025 Canadian federal election as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. encyclopedia
- Born
- 2000, Surreyencyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialJake Sawatzky19,547Peter JulianRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party17,574Difference 1,973 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is New Westminster--Burnaby--Maillardville.
Elections Canada, 45th 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.
In their own words
248 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, AI has become part of everyday life in schools, and teachers are still figuring out what good use of it looks like. What they have asked for is straightforward: a common starting point and something they can trust. This week, free bilingual AI literacy training beco…Oral Questions — Artificial Intelligence · 2026-09-24
Where they stand
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A stored score on 11 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
Excerpts repeat the moral responsibility to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and warn of costs of inaction on climate.
We have a moral responsibility to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and make sure we're sustainable in the long run. If cutting those programs is an option, I don't see that as a very good idea, personally.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Excerpt notes long-term returns from defence investments in budget.
Budget 2025 makes some productivity-focused investments, such as housing, defence, major projects and the build communities strong fund, which is $51 billion over 10 years and then an ongoing $3 billion per year thereafter.Source of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Excerpt questions risks of pushing pipelines without consultation and emphasizes renewable energy investment.
Recently, I'm hearing a lot of discussion from the opposition about pipelines, sometimes through B.C. I just want to get your take on this. What are some of the risks of pushing through these projects without proper consultation?Source of that line
Federalism
Ottawa leads
The other end of this axis: Provinces lead
excerpt describes new federal agency for building housing
The Prime Minister recently launched a new federal agency responsible for building affordable housing on a large scale, called Build Canada Homes. That's going to combat homelessness by building supervised and transitional housing in collaboration with provinces, territories, municipalities and indigenous communities.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Lower taxes and tighter spending
The other end of this axis: Higher taxes and public spending
Excerpt welcomes middle-class tax cut to help with affordability.
I welcome the proposal of a middle-class tax cut that would save a two-income family up to $840 a year. This will be a welcome change for all of my constituents and Canadians across the country.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Excerpt expresses solidarity with Ukraine defending sovereignty and highlights family history of fleeing Stalin.
Today, as Ukraine continues to defend its sovereignty and democracy, Canadians stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. To those celebrating, I wish them a happy Vyshyvanka Day.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Excerpts focus on advocating community-based mental health care and government action for youth mental health services.
As Parliament takes on the work ahead, I will continue advocating for community-based mental health care so that every young person can thrive.Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
excerpts repeat support for federal agency and GST relief to increase supply
The Prime Minister recently launched a new federal agency responsible for building affordable housing on a large scale, called Build Canada Homes. That's going to combat homelessness by building supervised and transitional housing in collaboration with provinces, territories, municipalities and indigenous communities.Source of that line
Labour
Stronger unions and standards
The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers
excerpts repeat emphasis on union training centres and good-paying union jobs
From the perspective of the union workers actually building these projects, how important is it to restore investor confidence to ensure that more projects move forward? What impact does that have on creating good-paying union jobs across Canada?Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Excerpts discuss bail and sentencing reform act and consecutive sentencing to address crime.
I want to start by maybe touching on the intersection between mental health and substance use issues and the criminal justice system. Ultimately, we want to make sure that people aren't committing crimes in the first place, but if they do, we also want to make sure that they are getting treatment and rehabilitation.Source of that line
Trade
Diversify away from one partner
The other end of this axis: Deeper continental integration
Excerpt asks about steps to ensure more diverse trading partners beyond one partner.
You've mentioned the importance of having diversified trade partners. I was wondering what some steps are that we could take to ensure we do have more diverse trading partners.Source of that line
3 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- ImmigrationNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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