Leila Dance (born 1977 or 1978)^[1] is a Canadian politician who served as a member of Parliament (MP) representing the riding of Elmwood—Transcona from 2024 to 2025. A member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), she was first elected to the House of Commons in the 2024 by-election.^[2][3]

Political career

Dance was elected seat in the 2024 Elmwood—Transcona federal by-election and won with 48% of the vote. Dance succeeded outgoing MP Daniel Blaikie, who stepped down to take a position working for the Manitoba government under the leadership of NDP Premier Wab Kinew.^[2]

Prior to her election, Dance was executive director of the Transcona Business Improvement Zone,^[4] a position she had for four years. Previously, she had worked for more than 16 years in the charitable sector^[1] for agencies such as the ALS Society of Manitoba, the Children's Wish Foundation, the Park City West Community Centre, and the Kidney Foundation.^[5]

Dance was defeated in the 2025 Canadian federal election by the Conservative candidate Colin Reynolds, who lost the previous 2024 by-election against her.^[6]

Electoral record

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