Niki Ashton: Electoral District

Gender Equality Dept: Ashton, 29, who represents Manitoba's Churchill electoral district, was given the portfolio for women's issues and gender equality, according to CBC. "Coming from a province like Manitoba, that has been always at the forefront of fighting for gender equality, you know, I'm proud to take that fight forward on the national level," Ashton said and manitoba MP Niki Ashton has been appointed to new NDP Leader Tom Mulcair's shadow cabinet. She told News she is excited about her new role. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.