Audrey Gordon
PC candidate in the Southdale Winnipeg race.
Audrey can be reached on social media,at contact@audreygordon.ca,or by calling 204-590-9133.
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Questionnaire Response
Audrey Gordon - Southdale
1. Why did you decide to run in the Manitoba election?
I have always made it my mission to serve people. Running to be the MLA of Southdale, to represent the views and concerns of the people at the Manitoba Legislature, is my way of giving back to the community. I have deep roots in Southdale through community sports, businesses, ethno-cultural organizations and faith groups that are in the riding. I welcome the opportunity to work in collaboration with these groups to build a strong and prosperous Southdale.
2. Why should a voter consider electing you to represent them?
I am very passionate about serving people and giving back to the community. I am energetic, focused and results-oriented. My 35 years of work experience; 25 years with the provincial government, and more recently, 10 years in health care at the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, will help residents to navigate government systems and get solutions to their issues. I will listen and work hard to ensure residents’ concerns are heardat the Manitoba Legislature. I know that the PC Team’s plan is the only plan that will keep our province fiscally sustainable for the future while providing the services Southdale residents and Manitobans need. I would be humbled to be elected the PC MLA for Southdale.
3. What key issue(s) / topic(s) will you stand for in your role as MLA, and why are these important to you?
I’ve heard on the doorsteps that healthcare, misdemeanor crime, meth addiction, taxes and childcare are key concerns for Southdale residents, and these issues are also important to me. A fiscally responsible government is paramount to ensure provincial and community-based programs can be funded to keep residents safe and secure in their homes. Young people, business owners, seniors and families living on a fixed income want to live in a province where they can find jobs and afford to live, work and raise a family. As a mother of two adult sons, I know the challenges parents face with finding affordable and safe child care. I want to support these families to ensure their children receive the appropriate care in the early years of their development.
4. Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
I want to thank the residents of Southdale who have placed their confidence and trust in me by voting for me to be MLA for Southdale. If elected on September 10th, I will work for the betterment of all residents in the riding. Thank you for taking the time to read this profile. If you have any questions please contact me at 204.590.9133 or by email at contact@audreygordon.ca and I would be happy to speak with you. I hope I can count on your vote!
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1 2 3 Next »MLA Lindsey returns to provincial legislature
October 16, 2019
The Reminder - ...elected as a Manitoba MLA. Now, three black candidates were elected to provincial government – Moses and Uzoma Asagwara for the NDP and the PCs’ Audrey Gordon. MLAs with backgrounds from India and the Philippines were also elected, along with a higher-than-ever number of Indigenous MLAs. “It's a very...
Perceptions of diversity in Winnipeg – The Uniter
October 10, 2019
The Uniter (UofW) - ...the irony behind these numbers. For an ever-so-diverse province, it took 150 years to elect the first Black MLAs: Uzoma Asagwara, Jamie Moses and Audrey Gordon. This win was a historic moment, not just for the Manitoba Legislature, but also for the 30,000 Black Canadians in Manitoba who now have someone who...
MLA diversity improves, but more needed
October 4, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...by the recent general election is among the most diverse in Manitoba history. The first three black MLAs ever elected in this province — Tory Audrey Gordon and New Democrats Uzoma Asagwara and Jamie Moses — now sit proudly in the legislature. Asagwara is also Manitoba’s first openly non-binary MLA. ...
Manitoba assembly offers ‘more voices to be heard’
September 30, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...Station) also appears to be the first gender non-conforming MLA in the province's history. Among them are the province's first three black MLAs: Audrey Gordon of the Progressive Conservatives, and Uzoma Asagwara and Jamie Moses of the NDP. The Manitoba legislative session began anew Monday with 15 fresh...
Old business up first in new session of legislature
September 30, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...anew Monday with 15 fresh faces, who are among the most diverse to set foot in the chamber. Among them are the province's first three black MLAs: Audrey Gordon of the Progressive Conservatives, and Uzoma Asagwara and Jamie Moses of the NDP. Read Full Story In a five-minute speech, delivered by Manitoba...
History made as Tory MLAs sworn in
September 25, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...family members and friends applauded loudly and took to their feet. All 36 Tory MLAs took their oaths of office, including two fresh faces: Audrey Gordon (Southdale) and Josh Guenter (Borderland). The first batch of new and re-elected Manitoba MLAs was sworn in Wednesday, five days before a new...
New Session Starts Monday
September 25, 2019
Steinbach Online - ...the PC caucus. Borderland MLA Josh Guenter becomes the youngest member of the Legislature and at age 25 is the youngest ever PC MLA. Southdale MLA Audrey Gordon is the first ever black MLA sworn...
Guenter Sworn In As Borderland MLA, Sets New Record In MB Legislature
September 25, 2019
Pembina Valley Online - ...our team to build an even stronger Manitoba." In addition, the party says a second milestone was achieved at Wednesday's ceremony.Southdale MLA Audrey Gordon officially becomes the first-ever black MLA sworn in as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. The first session of the 42nd Legislature...
‘Suddenly the balloon pops’: Election campaign defeat can take emotional toll on candidates
September 22, 2019
CBC Manitoba - ...in Southdale in the latest provincial election. On election night, it appeared she was headed to a win — until one final poll put her PC opponent, Audrey Gordon, over the top. "I had people around me in that moment who … were so supportive," Myshkowsky said. "They said … 'be proud.'" She ended up...
More women, more people of colour but fewer Indigenous MLAs in Manitoba legislature
September 12, 2019
CBC Manitoba - ...legislative chamber." While the victorious Progressive Conservatives ran 14 new female candidates this election, only one — Southdale candidate Audrey Gordon — won her seat. With former cabinet minister Colleen Mayer's loss in St. Vital Tuesday night, the governing party broke even, with eight women...