Daniel Blaikie

Daniel Blaikie
Blaikie in 2019
Member of Parliament
for Elmwood—Transcona
In office
October 19, 2015 – March 31, 2024
Preceded byLawrence Toet
Succeeded byLeila Dance
Personal details
Born1984 (age 39–40)
Transcona, Manitoba
Political partyNew Democratic
SpouseJanelle Blaikie
RelationsRebecca Blaikie (sister)
Children2
Parent(s)Bill Blaikie (father)
Brenda Blaikie (mother)
Residence(s)Winnipeg, Manitoba
Alma materUniversity of Winnipeg (B.A.)
Concordia University (M.A.)
ProfessionElectrician
Websitedanielblaikie.ndp.ca

Daniel Blaikie is a Canadian politician who served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Elmwood—Transcona from October 19, 2015 until March 31, 2024. A member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), he was elected to the House of Commons in the 2015 federal election.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Blaikie completed a bachelor's degree in history and philosophy from the University of Winnipeg, before earning a master's degree in philosophy from Concordia University. He later trained as an electrician, before entering politics. His father, Bill Blaikie, served as an NDP MP and member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba (MLA). His sister, Rebecca Blaikie, served as the NDP's president and treasurer. He currently works in the office of Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew as a special advisor for intergovernmental affairs.