Jennifer McKenzie (politician)
| Jennifer McKenzie | |
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| Leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party | |
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Assumed office August 10, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Rosaire L'Italien |
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| Born | Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| Political party |
New Brunswick New Democratic Party New Democratic Party |
| Occupation | engineer |
Jennifer McKenzie (born 1962) is a Canadian politician and leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party. She was acclaimed as leader on August 10, 2017.
McKenzie had previously served as chair of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board for two terms.
She is an engineer by training and a tech entrepreneur who formerly served as vice-president of Instantel Inc, a technology manufacturer. McKenzie was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick and moved to Ontario to pursue her career before returning to New Brunswick. She currently lives in St. Martins, New Brunswick. McKenzie has three adult children.
McKenzie was a candidate for the New Democratic Party in Fundy Royal for the 2015 federal election placing third with 18% of the vote. Previously, she was also a candidate for the Ontario New Democratic Party in Ottawa Centre in the 2014 Ontario provincial election finishing second with 20% of the vote.
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