Ruth Ellen Brosseau | |
|---|---|
| House Leader for the New Democratic Party | |
| In office January 31, 2018 – March 14, 2019 | |
| Leader | Jagmeet Singh |
| Preceded by | Peter Julian |
| Succeeded by | Peter Julian |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Berthier—Maskinongé | |
| In office May 2, 2011 – October 21, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Guy André |
| Succeeded by | Yves Perron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1984 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Trois-Rivières-Ouest, Quebec |
| Profession | Farmer, pub manager |
Ruth Ellen Brosseau (born April 26, 1984) is a Canadian politician who represented the riding of Berthier—Maskinongé in the House of Commons from the 2011 federal election until her defeat in 2019. She is a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP).
In Brosseau's first election campaign, she gained national attention for her surprising rise from a "paper candidate" to a viable contestant; she also gained the nickname "Vegas Girl" for a mid-election vacation to Las Vegas. She won reelection in the 2015 federal election with a larger vote share despite her party falling from second to third place nationally. Her parliamentary roles included House Leader of the NDP, critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food and deputy NDP caucus chair.