Tracey Ramsey (born April 14, 1971) is a former Member of Parliament who represented the riding of Essex in the House of Commons of Canada for one term, from the 2015 Canadian federal election until 2019.[1] In the 42nd Canadian Parliament, Ramsey served as the International Trade Critic, Justice Critic and Deputy Labour Critic. As Vice Chairperson of the International Standing Committee on Trade she was involved heavily in the legislative process for CUSMA, CPTPP and CETA. Ramsey introduced private member bill C-439, titled National Freshwater Strategy Act, which sought to require the Minister of Environment to develop a national strategy for the conservation, protection, and use of freshwater.[2]

Tracey Ramsey
Member of Parliament
for Essex
In office
October 19, 2015 – October 21, 2019
Personal details
Born (1971-04-14) April 14, 1971 (age 53)
Kingsville, Ontario, Canada
Political partyNew Democratic Party
SpouseGermaine
Residence(s)Belle River, Ontario, Canada
OccupationWomen's Director, Unifor the Union

Prior to her election, she worked for Ford Motor Company for 19 years. She is a graduate of practical nursing from St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology.[3] Tracey is currently the National Women's Director, following two years as union organizer with Unifor the Union, Canada's largest private sector union.

Election results

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2021 Canadian federal election: Essex
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Chris Lewis 28,741 41.1 -0.3 $77,949.51
New Democratic Tracey Ramsey 22,278 31.8 -2.8 $128,548.67
Liberal Audrey Festeryga 10,813 15.5 -3.5 $43,341.69
People's Beth Charron-Rowberry 6,925 9.9 +8.1 $20,675.80
Green Nancy Pancheshan 865 1.2 -2.0 $0.00
Christian Heritage Jeremy Palko 182 0.3 N/A $7,077.73
Independent Andrew George 172 0.2 N/A $0.00
Total valid votes 69,976 99.4
Total rejected ballots 406 0.6
Turnout 70,382 66.9
Eligible voters 105,281
Conservative hold Swing +1.3
Source: Elections Canada[4]
2019 Canadian federal election: Essex
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Chris Lewis 28,274 41.4 +5.86 $80,950.70
New Democratic Tracey Ramsey 23,603 34.6 -6.92 $117,072.74
Liberal Audrey Festeryga 12,987 19.0 -1.91 $41,233.04
Green Jennifer Alderson 2,173 3.2 +1.28 none listed
People's Bill Capes 1,251 1.8 $4,604.15
Total valid votes/expense limit 68,288 100.0  
Total rejected ballots 450
Turnout 68,738 67.3
Eligible voters 102,153
Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing +6.39
Source: Elections Canada[5][6]
2015 Canadian federal election: Essex
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Tracey Ramsey 25,072 41.42 +6.52 $106,087.64
Conservative Jeff Watson 21,602 35.69 -12.58 $87,656.45
Liberal Audrey Festeryga 12,639 20.88 +6.62 $78,480.89
Green Jennifer Alderson 1,141 1.88 -0.54
Marxist–Leninist Enver Villamizar 77 0.13 -0.02
Total valid votes/expense limit 60,531 100.00   $233,865.23
Total rejected ballots 241 0.40
Turnout 60,772 66.19
Eligible voters 91,816
New Democratic gain from Conservative Swing +9.55
Source: Elections Canada[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Essex elects New Democrat Tracey Ramsey". CBC News. October 19, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  2. ^ Campbell, Taylor (April 17, 2019). "Ramsey continues push for national freshwater strategy". Windsor Star. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  3. ^ "About Tracey". ndp.ca. Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  4. ^ "September 20, 2021 General Election: Essex". Elections Canada. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  5. ^ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  6. ^ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  7. ^ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Essex, 30 September 2015
  8. ^ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 15 August 2015 at the Wayback Machine
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