Niki Ashton
Canada
New Democratic
member of parliament
government
Niki Christina Ashton is a Canadian politician. She served as the Member of Parliament for the federal electoral district of Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba from 2008 to 2025 as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP). Ashton ran for leadership of the federal NDP in 2012, placing seventh, and 2017, placing third.
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Sep 22, 2026
Center
NDP MP Ashton is among those calling for answers after the Belleville synagogue shooting.
Centre views Ashton as a vocal advocate for stricter gun control and hate crime prevention, though her party's broader relevance is in question.
Aug 6, 2026
Far Left
Speaking across the country as a candidate for the NDP leadership race to replace Singh.
Her platform of anti-austerity, public ownership and energy transition is rallying the activist base that wants the NDP to stop courting centre voters.
Jul 12, 2026
Far Left
NDP MP for Churchill–Keewatinook Aski is a vocal advocate for Indigenous rights and climate justice
Praised for grassroots activism and pushing for full implementation of Indigenous child welfare reforms