Jennifer French (politician)
| Jennifer French MPP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Oshawa | |
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Assumed office June 12, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Ouellette |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 5, 1978 Winchester, Ontario |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Residence | Oshawa, Ontario |
| Profession | Teacher |
Jennifer French (born 1978) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is a New Democratic member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who was elected in 2014. She represents the riding of Oshawa.
Background
French was born in Winchester, Ontario near Ottawa. She grew up in the United States after moving there with her family. She returned to Canada to attend Queen's University where she earned a bachelor's degree in biology. She spent three years teaching in Japan before returning to earn a master's degree in science with a teaching specialty. She moved to Oshawa where she spent eight years teaching elementary school.[1][2]
Politics
French ran in the 2014 provincial election as the New Democratic candidate in the riding of Oshawa. She defeated Progressive Conservative incumbent Jerry Ouellette by 7,695 votes.[3][4]
She was the party's critic for pension issues, but now resides as the critic for Community Safety and Correctional Services as of March 23, 2015.[5][6]
References
- ↑ Vella, Erica (June 13, 2014). "Jennifer French wins Oshawa for NDP".
- ↑ Szekely, Reka (June 20, 2014). "Meet Jennifer French: Oshawa's new MPP". Clarington This Week. Metroland Media.
- ↑ "General Election by District: Oshawa". Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014.
- ↑ Westhead, Rick (June 12, 2014). "PC's Elliott holds Whitby-Oshawa but NDP's French surprises in Oshawa in Ontario Election". Toronto Star.
- ↑ Reevely, David (June 25, 2014). "Horwath sticks around, names NDP shadow cabinet".
- ↑ "Jennifer K. French, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved 7 October 2015.