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Jenna Sudds

Liberal · Kanata, ON

Sitting MPfemale47

Photo: Munschi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Biography

Jenna Sudds is a Canadian politician who has been the member of Parliament (MP) for Kanata since 2021. A member of the Liberal Party, Sudds was the minister of families, children and social development from 2023 to 2025. Previously, Sudds was an Ottawa City Councillor, representing Ward 4 Kanata North from 2018 to 2021 and served as a deputy mayor from 2020 to 2021. encyclopedia

Born
1979-02-08, Oakvilleencyclopedia
Languages
Englishofficial
Occupation before politics
council member, politicianencyclopedia

House of Commons profile[email protected]Wikipedia entry

Electoral history

  1. Kanata

    Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28
    Jenna Sudds45,244
    Greg KungRunner-up · Conservative26,557

    Difference 18,687 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.

    Elections Canada, 45th general election.

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  2. Kanata—Carleton

    Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27
    Jenna Sudds26,394
    Jennifer McAndrewRunner-up · Conservative24,373

    Difference 2,021 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.

    On the official list the riding is Kanata--Carleton.

    Elections Canada, 44th general election.

    encyclopedia

Education

  • Brock UniversityDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia

Experience

Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.

    Government roles

    • Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Defence Procurement)Department of National Defence
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    • Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Defence Procurement)Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement
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    In their own words

    662 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, it is an absolute honour to be back in the House representing the amazing people of Kanata, Stittsville, Carp and Bells Corners. This summer was filled with moments that highlighted the absolute best in our community, from the Bells Corners Summer Bash to celebratin…Statements by Members — Local Summer Events · 2026-09-25

    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

    Excerpts repeat support for capping and cutting oil and gas emissions, price on pollution, and bold climate action.

    That is why we are moving forward to cap and cut oil and gas sector emissions; investing in public transit, as I mentioned; and mandating the sale of zero-emission vehicles.
    Source of that line

    Defence

    Higher spending and more capability

    The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments

    Excerpts praise defence trade show and equipping forces with cutting-edge technology.

    Their work is not only part of Canada’s growing defence ecosystem, but is also ensuring the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces are equipped with the cutting-edge technology they need to keep us safe.
    Source of that line

    Energy

    Restrict new oil and gas

    The other end of this axis: Expand production and export

    Excerpts repeat move away from autocratic oil toward clean energy and emissions caps on the sector.

    We are moving away from autocratic oil and are moving toward clean Canadian energy.
    Source of that line

    Federalism

    Ottawa leads

    The other end of this axis: Provinces lead

    Excerpts support federal Emergencies Act when provincial and municipal forces cannot act.

    The Emergencies Act was enacted due to the inability of provincial and municipal law enforcement to peacefully enforce the rule of law to address the blockades and occupation, to keep Canadians safe, to protect people’s jobs and to restore confidence in our institutions.
    Source of that line

    Financial regulation

    Tighter prudential rules

    The other end of this axis: Lighter capital rules and more competition

    Excerpts support broadening anti-money laundering rules and seizing funds linked to occupations.

    Madam Speaker, on the financial measures that are being put in place, I believe we have broadened the scope of Canada's anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules so they cover crowdfunding platforms and their payment service providers, including digital assets such as cryptocurrencies.
    Source of that line

    Foreign affairs

    Assertive alliances and sanctions

    The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint

    supports sanctions against Iranian regime and allied efforts on Afghanistan

    Last week, our government announced another round of sanctions against the Iranian regime, targeting IRGC commanders, state-affiliated weapons firms and UAV manufacturing companies.
    Source of that line

    Health

    Expand public coverage

    The other end of this axis: More private delivery

    Excerpts support gender-affirming care, abortion access under Canada Health Act, and health equity.

    In Canada, universal access to abortion is guaranteed under the Canada Health Act.
    Source of that line

    Immigration

    Higher permanent intake

    The other end of this axis: Lower intake

    Excerpts support resettling over 9,500 Afghans under special measures and continued refugee arrivals.

    To date, IRCC has approved applications for more than 9,500 persons under special immigration measures to resettle Afghan nationals who assisted the Canadian government, along with their family members.
    Source of that line

    Public safety

    Enforcement and sentencing

    The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint

    Excerpts support Emergencies Act enforcement and red flag laws to remove firearms from risky homes.

    That is why Bill C-21's new red flag law is crucial: It would ensure that anyone who is proved to be at risk of harming themselves or those around them would not be able to possess a firearm licence.
    Source of that line
    5 topics with no stored score
    • AgricultureNo position has been scored.
    • Fiscal policyNo position has been scored.
    • HousingNo position has been scored.
    • LabourNo position has been scored.
    • TradeNo position has been scored.

    Who lines up

    Comparing stored scores on the same questions.