Shannon Miedema
Liberal · Halifax, NS
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Biography
Shannon Miedema is a Canadian political figure and public servant. She was elected Member of Parliament for Halifax in the 2025 Canadian federal election. She was previously the Liberal nominee for the cancelled 2025 by-election for the same riding. encyclopedia
- Languages
- English, Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Halifax
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialShannon Miedema32,886Mark BoudreauRunner-up · Conservative9,939Difference 22,947 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Education
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Experience
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In their own words
637 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, this summer was difficult for many communities who experienced extreme weather events from coast to coast to coast. Wildfires, flooding and heat waves are now staples of Canadian summers and not anomalies. That is why I am pleased our government funded its third nat…Statements by Members — Response to Climate Change · 2026-09-24
Where they stand
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A stored score on 10 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 net-zero transition, emissions caps, just transition away from fossil fuels, and criticism of inaction on climate.
We know there will be a decline overall in jobs in the fossil fuel sector by 2050, but there will be almost a doubling of jobs in the clean energy sector. Please give me some thoughts on that.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Excerpts repeat calls for increased defence investments, NATO commitments, and major projects like shipbuilding.
Our government's strong commitment to supporting defence and meeting our NATO commitments will lead to economic prosperity and national security for the entire country. Budget 2025 places a large emphasis on military spending, expanding trading relationships and building a strong economy.Source of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Excerpts support shifting from oil heating, energy efficiency, and reducing oil and gas consumption toward net zero.
The Montreal Economic Institute witnesses noted that, if we reduced by a barrel here, another barrel is going to be produced somewhere else, but the world is all moving to reduce oil and gas consumption. Can you please comment on that, quickly?Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Excerpts endorse large generational investments and major public spending programs in budget 2025.
In the face of uncertainty and the need to transition to a low-carbon economy, our government's budget is a plan to meet the moment with generational investments that will build a stronger and more resilient country. For my constituents in Halifax, these investments are not abstract promises.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Excerpts advocate for public health infrastructure, women's health research, and government support for the health care system.
Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health tell the House how the government is ensuring that Canada's health care system is working toward adequately serving this half of the population?Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
Supports large public funding for affordable housing construction.
That is why budget 2025 includes a $13-billion investment in Build Canada Homes. This initiative will double housing construction across the country with a focus on non-market, sustainable and affordable homes, including co-operatives and supportive housing.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Excerpts highlight benefits of immigration for labour gaps and community growth, supporting skilled newcomers.
Immigration is a critical part of what makes Canada stand out. It fills labour gaps, grows businesses and bolsters sectors like health care. In municipalities like Halifax, we see this every day in growing sectors such as ocean tech and shipbuilding that depend on skilled newcomers.Source of that line
Labour
Stronger unions and standards
The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers
Excerpts praise unionized workforce and investments in training and apprenticeships.
With the dedication of our unionized workforce, I am confident we will continue building a stronger and more prosperous future for all Canadians.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Supports tools for earlier intervention and stronger victim protections.
It would give police, prosecutors and courts the ability to intervene earlier, better protect victims and survivors and help prevent future harm. Bill C-16 is about victims, not as statistics and not as stories, but as people.Source of that line
Trade
Diversify away from one partner
The other end of this axis: Deeper continental integration
Advocates shifting from reliance on a single partner to diversified partnerships.
As part of Canada’s new industrial strategy, we are transforming our economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is diversified with many partnerships and is more resilient to global shocks. Canada is building a more independent and resilient economy, and we are working to catalyze massive new levels of investment.Source of that line
4 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- FederalismNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Foreign affairsNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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