Brad Redekopp

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Brad Redekopp

Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Saskatoon West
Assumed office
October 21, 2019
Preceded bySheri Benson
Personal details
Born1964 or 1965 (age 54–55)[1]
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Political partyConservative Party of Canada

Brad Redekopp MP (born 1964 or 1965) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Saskatoon West in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2019 Canadian federal election.[2]

Biography[edit]

Redekopp was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.[1] He has lived in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan area since 1984[3] and received a bachelor's degree in commerce from the University of Saskatchewan. Redekopp worked in finance and accounting roles for 20 years in the manufacturing industry [3] and worked as a plant manager for Case New Holland in Saskatoon.[4] Before being elected, he owned and operated a home building company, Cherry Creek Homes,[5] for 10 years.[3] Redekopp is married to his wife, Cheryl, and has two sons, Kyle and Eric.[3]

Controversy[edit]

Redekopp's 2019 election campaign faced controversy when a supporter of the New Democratic Party was allegedly harassed by a Redekopp campaign volunteer while canvassing. The volunteer was reassigned following the incident.[6][7]

Electoral record[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Brad Redekopp, Conservative Party of Canada". 980 CJME. October 6, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  2. ^ "Canada election results: Saskatoon West". Global News. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d "About Our Candidate". Conservative Party of Canada. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  4. ^ "Abatement Granted". Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. June 19, 2007. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  5. ^ "Regina–Lewvan and Saskatoon West". Cable Public Affairs Channel. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  6. ^ Bosker, Brent (June 10, 2019). "Saskatoon man claims harrassment [sic] by Redekopp canvasser". 650 CKOM. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  7. ^ MacPherson, Alex (June 10, 2019). "Federal Conservative volunteer reassigned after doorstep altercation in Saskatchewan". Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Retrieved October 22, 2019.