12 Indigenous Members of Parliament (MPs) Elected or Re-Elected in 2025, on April 28th, 2025, as a result of the 45th General Election.
In the 2025 Election, Indigenous candidates secured 40 positions, a decrease from previous elections. Despite this drop, this election showcased the largest cohort of Indigenous candidates, with First Nation, Métis, and Inuit individuals either newly elected or re-elected. With 338 seats in the House of Commons, the 12 chosen Indigenous MPs now hold 3.6% of the total seats, marking a historic high for simultaneous Indigenous MP representation.
Efforts are underway to boost the social media presence of these Indigenous Ministers and MPs. Most MPs actively engage on two to five social media platforms, notably (X/Twitter) and Facebook, with some also utilizing Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. By sharing their public profiles, we aim to shed light on their legislative work and parliamentary contributions. Furthermore, we highlight the electoral districts (ridings) these representatives hail from, providing insights into the diverse communities they serve. Rural and northern ridings often encompass multiple First Nations communities, while urban areas in western Canada may feature a mosaic of Indigenous populations within specific electoral boundaries.
SOURCE: https://tinyurl.com/CBCIndigMPAritcle (April 29, 2025)
