A quick look at NDP leadership candidate Niki Ashton

OTTAWA – A look at the life and career of NDP leadership candidate Niki Ashton.

Born – Thompson, Man., Sept. 9, 1982. Age 29.

Educated – R.D. Parker Collegiate, Thompson. BA University of Manitoba. MA Carleton University. Speaks English, French, Greek, Spanish.

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Private career – Instructor University College of the North.

Political Career – Ran for the NDP in the Churchill riding in 2006 and lost to Liberal Tina Keeper. Ran again in 2008 and defeated Keeper. Re-elected 2011.

Personal life – Married Ryan Barker, August 2011.

For the record – “Today, there are many young MPs, many women, many people of different backgrounds that join us here. Together we have broken down barriers. New politics says age is not a barrier.” Speaking as she announced her candidacy for the leadership.