Canada Strong
Jaime Battiste is proud of the work he, his colleagues, and Liberal Party a Canada has already done on innovative policies like the National School Food Program, the Canadian Dental Care Plan, Pharmacare, affordable childcare, and comprehensive housing supports. He believes these initiatives are essential in order to build and grown a just society.
But the work is not over! It’s time to build together. Because we are strong - Canada strong.
Together we will stand up for Canadian workers, families, and businesses, because Canada is strongest when we are united!
Trailblazing is not easy, but Jaime has a proven record:
First Nova Scotia Treaty Education Lead
Appointed in 2015 by Mi’kmaq Kina’Matnewey (MK), Jaime Battiste became the first person to hold this position.
First Mi’kmaw Member of Parliament
Jaime made history as the first Mi’kmaw Member of Parliament.
First Mi’kmaw Chair of the Liberal Indigenous Caucus
Leading efforts to amplify Indigenous voices within the Liberal Party.
First Mi’kmaw Parliamentary Secretary for Crown-Indigenous Relations
Supporting reconciliation and Indigenous rights at the federal level.
First Indigenous Official Candidate for Prime Minister of Canada
Jaime Battiste was proud to be the first in blazing a historic trail on Parliament Hill.
First ECMA award winner for Video of the Year in the Mi’kmaw langue
Jaime Battiste band 2nd Generation won an ECMA for Fans’ Choice for Video of the Year for the song Kina’mu.
