Niki Ashton
Niki Ashton | |
|---|---|
Ashton in 2012 | |
| Member of Parliament for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski Churchill (2008–2015) | |
| In office October 14, 2008 – March 23, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Tina Keeper |
| Succeeded by | Rebecca Chartrand |
| Chair of the Standing Committee on Status of Women | |
| In office June 21, 2011 – November 14, 2011 | |
| Minister | Rona Ambrose |
| Preceded by | Hedy Fry |
| Succeeded by | Irene Mathyssen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Niki Christina Ashton September 9, 1982 Thompson, Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Spouse |
Ryan Barker
(m. 2011; div. 2017) |
| Domestic partner | Bruce Moncur |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Steve Ashton (father) |
| Residence(s) | Thompson, Manitoba |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | University lecturer, researcher |
Niki Christina Ashton (born September 9, 1982) 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 and 2017, placing seventh and third, respectively.