Niki Ashton

Niki Ashton
Ashton in 2012
Member of Parliament
for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski
Churchill (2008–2015)
In office
October 14, 2008 – March 23, 2025
Preceded byTina Keeper
Succeeded byRebecca Chartrand
Chair of the Standing Committee on
Status of Women
In office
June 21, 2011 – November 14, 2011
MinisterRona Ambrose
Preceded byHedy Fry
Succeeded byIrene Mathyssen
Personal details
BornNiki Christina Ashton
(1982-09-09) September 9, 1982
PartyNew Democratic Party
Spouse
Ryan Barker
(m. 2011; div. 2017)
Domestic partnerBruce Moncur
Children2
ParentSteve Ashton (father)
Alma materUniversity of Manitoba (BA)
Carleton University (MA)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • university lecturer
  • researcher
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Niki Christina Ashton (born September 9, 1982) is a Canadian politician. She served as the Member of Parliament for the federal electoral district of Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba from 2008 to 2025 as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP). Ashton ran for leadership of the federal NDP in 2012, placing seventh, and 2017, placing third.