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Jennie Stevens
MPP
Stevens in 2020
Critic, Veterans, Legions and Military Affairs
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 23, 2018
LeaderAndrea Horwath
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament
for St. Catharines
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 7, 2018
Preceded byJim Bradley
St. Catharines City Councillor
In office
December 1, 2003 – June 2018
Preceded byJames Almas & Wendy Patriquin
Succeeded byGreg Miller & Lori Littleton
ConstituencyMerritton Ward
Personal details
Political partyNew Democratic

Jennifer Stevens is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election.[1] She represents the riding of St. Catharines as a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party. Prior to her election in the legislature, she was a city councillor for 15 years for St. Catharines City Council.

Background

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Stevens has a background in the not-for profit sector, serving on the board of the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre. She also served on the Merritton Athletic Association.

Political career

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Stevens' political career began in municipal politics. She served as city councillor for 15 years, for St. Catharines City Council, representing Merritton Ward (Ward 1), located in the city's southeast. Stevens' first foray into provincial politics was in the 2014 Ontario general election, where she was unsuccessful against Liberal incumbent Jim Bradley. In the 2018 Ontario general election, Stevens defeated Bradley, becoming the first woman to represent St. Catharines in the legislature.

In April 2021, Stevens introduced a private member's bill titled Bill 274, Intimate Partner Violence Disclosure Act. The bill was based on Clare's Law, and sought to provide additional protections for individuals at-risk of domestic violence.[2] Bill 274 was defeated in a vote the same month; after the Progressive Conservatives voted against it.[3]

Stevens was re-elected in the 2022 Ontario general election, defeating Progressive Conservative candidate and St. Catharines city councillor Sal Sorrento.

As of August 11, 2024, she serves as the Official Opposition critic for Sports, Tourism, and for Veterans, Legions, and Military Affairs.

In October 2024, Stevens introduced a bill known as Bill 213, Affordable Home Heating Act. The bill proposed creating a Heating Support Program to assist low-income seniors and families with the costs of heating their homes during the winter.[4] On December 9th, the bill was defeated.[5]

In 2024, she advocated for increased supports for homeless veterans. Stevens stated that the number of homeless veterans was growing, and that they were having difficulties accessing government assistance.[6][7]

Electoral record

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2025 Ontario general election: St. Catharines
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Jennie Stevens 19,688 42.12 +2.41
Progressive Conservative Sal Sorrento 16,422 35.13 +0.70
Liberal Robin McPherson 8,092 17.31 +0.68
Green Stephen Vincelette-Smith 1,033 2.21 –1.88
New Blue Rob Atalick 807 1.73 –0.83
Stop the New Sex-Ed Agenda Natalia Benoit 347 0.74 N/A
Ontario Party Liz Leeuwenburg 300 0.64 –0.78
Ontario Alliance J. Justin O'Donnell 56 0.12 +0.05
Total valid votes/expense limit 46,745 99.28 –0.20
Total rejected, unmarked, and declined ballots 340 0.72 +0.20
Turnout 47,085 50.22 +3.56
Eligible voters 93,754
New Democratic hold Swing +0.86
Source: Elections Ontario[8][9]
2022 Ontario general election: St. Catharines
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Jennie Stevens 17,128 39.71 +3.09 $72,978
Progressive Conservative Sal Sorrento 14,851 34.43 +0.83 $68,299
Liberal Ryan Madill 7,175 16.63 –7.90 $78,102
Green Michele Braniff 1,764 4.09 +0.37 $25
New Blue Keith McDonald 1,103 2.56 N/A $15
Ontario Party Michael Goddard 613 1.42 N/A none listed
Libertarian Judi Falardeau 372 0.86 +0.48 none listed
Communist Rin Simon 99 0.23 +0.10 none listed
Ontario Alliance J. Justin O'Donnell 31 0.07 N/A $0
Total valid votes 43,136 99.48 +0.55
Total rejected, unmarked, and declined ballots 224 0.52 –0.55
Turnout 43,360 46.66 –11.40
Eligible voters 93,002
New Democratic hold Swing +1.13
Source(s)
  • "Summary of Valid Votes Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. 2022. Archived from the original on 2023-05-18.
  • "Statistical Summary by Electoral District" (PDF). Elections Ontario. 2022. Archived from the original on 2023-05-21.
  • "Political Financing and Party Information". Elections Ontario. Retrieved 4 March 2025.


2018 Ontario general election: St. Catharines
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Jennie Stevens 18,911 36.61 +12.01 $8,736
Progressive Conservative Sandie Bellows 17,353 33.60 +4.28 $41,729
Liberal Jim Bradley 12,671 24.53 −16.67 $77,481
Green Colin Ryrie 1,923 3.72 −0.11 $10
None of the Above Jim Fannon 494 0.96 N/A $27,700
Libertarian Daniel Tisi 195 0.38 N/A none listed
Communist Saleh Waziruddin 66 0.13 N/A none listed
Cultural Action Duke Willis 37 0.07 N/A none listed
Total valid votes 51,650 98.93
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 556 1.07
Turnout 52,206 58.06
Eligible voters 89,924
New Democratic notional gain from Liberal Swing +3.87
Source: Elections Ontario[10][11]
2014 Ontario general election: St. Catharines
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Jim Bradley 19,070 41.93 +0.72
Progressive Conservative Mat Siscoe 13,814 29.72 -6.49
New Democratic Jennie Stevens 11,350 24.45 +4.25
Green Karen Fraser 1,792 3.85 +1.35
Libertarian Nicholas Dushko 223 0.47
Freedom Dave Unrau 170 0.37 +0.24
Communist Saleh Waziruddin 95 0.21 +0.05
Total valid votes 46,514 100.0  
Rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 725 1.56
Turnout 47,239 54.80
Total Registered Electors on List 86,198
Liberal hold Swing +3.60
Source: Elections Ontario[12]

2014 St. Catharines City Council Election - Ward 1 - Merriton

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Candidate Total votes % of total vote
Jennie Stevens (X) 2,423 27.32%
David Haywood 1,557 17.56%
Brandon Curie 1,092 12.31%
Leslie Seaborne 1,023 11.54%
Marta Liddiard 676 7.62%
Geoffrey Black 311 3.51%
Total valid votes 8,868 100.00

2010 St. Catharines City Council Election - Ward 1 - Merriton

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Candidate Total votes % of total vote
Jennie Stevens (X) 2,294 32.96%
Jeff Burch (X) 2,064 29.66%
David Haywood 1,134 16.29%
Garry Robbins 817 11.74%
Sam Sacco 491 7.05%
Cameron Alderdice 160 2.30%
Total valid votes 6,960 100.00

2006 St. Catharines City Council Election - Ward 1 - Meritton

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Candidate Total votes % of total vote
Jeff Burch 2857 33.01%
Jennie Stevens (X) 2849 32.92%
Sheila Morra (X) 2049 23.68%
Robbie Craine 899 10.39%
Total valid votes 6,960 100.00

2003 St. Catharines City Council Election - Ward 1 - Merriton

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Candidate Total votes % of total votes
Sheila Morra 1615 21.12%
Jennie Stevens 1528 19.98%
Mike O'Leary 1326 17.34%
John Anderson 830 10.85%
Jack Wallace 533 6.97%
Matthew Bell 523 6.84%
Robbie Craine 410 5.36%
George Goff 371 4.85%
Jim Fannon 230 3.01%
Jonathon Inkol 159 2.08%
Fely Ante Whitfield 123 1.61%
Total valid votes 7,648 100.00

2000 St. Catharines City Council Election - Ward 1 - Merriton

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Candidate Total votes % of total votes
James Almas 2,589 37.17%
Wendy Patriquin 2,060 29.57%
Jennie Stevens 1,711 24.56%
George Goff 606 8.70%
Total valid votes 6,966 100.00

References

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  1. ^ "NDP's Stevens knocks out Bradley". St. Catharines Standard, June 7, 2018.
  2. ^ Cheevers, Melinda (2021-04-12). "Stevens looking to pass Intimate Partner Violence Disclosure Act". Niagara This Week. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  3. ^ "Votes and Proceedings No. 246" (PDF). Toronto: Legislative Assembly of Ontario. 2021-04-14. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  4. ^ Warby, Brandon (2024-10-24). "MPP Jennie Stevens introduces Affordable Home Heating Act". Giant FM. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  5. ^ "Hansard Transcript - December 9, 2024 - Affordable Home Heating Act, 2024". ola.org. Toronto: Legislative Assembly of Ontario. 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  6. ^ Waterfield, Geoff (2024-11-20). "MPP Wants More Homeless Vet Support". 101.1 More FM. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  7. ^ Benner, Allen (2024-11-19). "MPP hopes to expand Niagara program for unhoused veterans". St. Catharines: St. Catharines Standard. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  8. ^ "St. Catharines Unofficial Election Results". Elections Ontario. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Vote Totals From Official Tabulation" (PDF). Elections Ontario. 3 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  10. ^ "Summary of Valid Votes Cast for each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. p. 9. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  11. ^ "Political Financing and Party Information". Elections Ontario. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  12. ^ "General Election Results by District, 076 St. Catharines". Elections Ontario. 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.


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