About Leila Dance
Leila Dance was a Canadian politician and executive director.
Political career Dance was elected seat in the 2024 Elmwood—Transcona federal by-election and won with 48% of the vote. Dance succeeded outgoing MP Daniel Blaikie, who stepped down to take a position working for the Manitoba government under the leadership of NDP Premier Wab Kinew. a position she had for four years. Previously, she had worked for more than 16 years in the charitable sector
Dance was defeated in the 2025 Canadian federal election by the Conservative candidate Colin Reynolds, who lost the previous 2024 by-election against her.
Dance endorsed Alberta MP Heather McPherson in the 2026 New Democratic Party leadership election.
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