Megan Leslie
Canadian politician (born 1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Megan Anissa Leslie (born September 29, 1973) is a Canadian politician and environmental advocate. She is the president and CEO of World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWFC)[2] and on the advisory board of the Leaders' Debates Commission.[3][4]
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Quick Facts President and CEO of WWF-Canada, Preceded by ...
Megan Leslie | |
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President and CEO of WWF-Canada | |
Assumed office December 1, 2017 | |
Preceded by | David Miller |
Member of Parliament for Halifax | |
In office October 14, 2008 – October 18, 2015[1] | |
Preceded by | Alexa McDonough |
Succeeded by | Andy Fillmore |
Deputy Leader of the New Democratic Party | |
In office April 19, 2012 – October 19, 2015 | |
Leader | Thomas Mulcair |
Preceded by | Thomas Mulcair and Libby Davies |
Succeeded by | David Christopherson singly |
Personal details | |
Born | (1973-09-29) September 29, 1973 (age 50) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | New Democratic Party |
Occupation | Community legal worker |
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Leslie was previously the federal Member of Parliament for the electoral district of Halifax from the 2008 Canadian federal election until her defeat in 2015. She is a member of the New Democratic Party and served as the party's critic for the environment. In 2012, Leslie was named as one of the deputy leaders of the Official Opposition – one of the youngest MPs ever to be selected for the post.[5]