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Introduction
Daniel Blaikie MP is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of Parliament (MP) for Elmwood—Transcona since October 19, 2015. A member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), he was elected to the House of Commons in the 2015 federal election.
Blaikie completed a bachelor’s degree in history and philosophy from the University of Winnipeg, before earning a master’s degree in philosophy from Concordia University. He later trained as an electrician, before entering politics. His father, Bill Blaikie, served as an NDP MP, and his sister, Rebecca Blaikie, was as the NDP’s president and treasurer.
Early life
| Name | Daniel Blaikie |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Age | 39 years |
| Height | 1.71m |
Daniel Blaikie was born in 1984. He is 39 years old and was born in Transcona, Winnipeg, Canada. He is the son of Brenda and Bill Blaikie. He studied philosophy and history at the University of Winnipeg, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA), before earning a Master of Arts (MA) in philosophy at Concordia University in Montreal.
Career
Daniel Blaikie taught Introduction to Philosophy courses at the University of Winnipeg and later trained as an electrician, becoming very active in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Blaikie has been involved in several community engagements in Transcona, Winnipeg, and in the province of Manitoba. He has sat on the Board of directors of the Transcona Historical Museum in the past and continues to maintain his interest and involvement with the museum. As an MP, he currently sits as an honorary board member.
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He is an active associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #7 known by locals as the Transcona Legion. With its official formation date being December 6, 1926, the legion celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2016. He commemorated the anniversary as a Member of Parliament by using his allotted time for Statements by Members of the House of Commons to speak to the Legion’s history and relevance in the community.
Before becoming an MP, Daniel Blaikie was a board member of the Apprenticeship and Certification Board of Manitoba, which coordinates the apprenticeship and certification system in Manitoba. After being elected to the House of Commons, Daniel Blaikie continued to sit on the executive of the Winnipeg Labour Council for a period. During his electoral campaign in 2015, the council was active in supporting his campaign to become a Member of Parliament.
Political career
Daniel Blaikie was nominated as the NDP candidate for his father’s former riding ahead of the 2015 election. He defeated Conservative incumbent Lawrence Toet by only 61 votes, the lowest margin of victory for any MP elected that year. He was the only non-Liberal elected from a Winnipeg riding. He defeated Toet in a 2019 rematch by a much larger margin of over 3,500.
Blaikie is a Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics, and is also a member of several parliamentary associations, including the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association, Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group, and Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association.
He is also a member of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, and Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), as well as a part of the Canadian Delegations to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), NATO Parliamentary Association (NATO PA) and ParlAmericas.
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His remarkable achievements have earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. He is one of the richest and most influential politicians in Canada. He stands at an appealing height of 1.71m and has a good body weight which suits his personality.
Wife
Daniel Blaikie is married to his wife Janelle Blaikie, they had their wedding in Canada. His wife is a private person and they rarely speak about their children’s plans.
Daniel Blaikie net worth
How much is Daniel Blaikie worth? Daniel Blaikie net worth is estimated at around $2 million. His main source of income is from his primary work as a politician. Daniel Blaikie’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $150,000 dollars annually.