Leila Dance
Leila Dance is a Canadian politician who served as a member of Parliament representing the riding of Elmwood—Transcona from 2024 to 2025. A member of the New Democratic Party, she was first elected to the House of Commons in the 2024 by-election.
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.Prior to her election, Dance was executive director of the Transcona Business Improvement Zone, a position she had for four years. Previously, she had worked for more than 16 years in the charitable sector for agencies such as the ALS Society of Manitoba, the Children's Wish Foundation, the Park City West Community Centre, and the Kidney Foundation.
Dance was defeated in the 2025 Canadian federal election by the Conservative candidate Colin Reynolds, who lost the previous 2024 by-election against her.