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Lela Evans
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| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Torngat Mountains |
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| Assumed office May 16, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Randy Edmunds |
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| Born | Makkovik |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative (2019–2021, 2024–present) |
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Independent (2021–2022) New Democratic (2022–2024) |
| Relations | Anthony Andersen (uncle) Wally Andersen (uncle) Randy Edmunds (cousin) |
| Alma mater | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
Lela Margaret Ann Evans is a Canadian politician. She is a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. This is like being a representative for a certain area. She was first elected in 2019 and represents the Torngat Mountains area.
Lela Evans is part of the Progressive Conservative party. She has also been an Independent member and part of the New Democratic Party. She has over 20 years of experience working with the environment. This includes checking how projects might affect nature. She also has experience in mining and construction.
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About Lela Evans
Lela Evans was born in Makkovik. This is a community in Nunatsiavut, Labrador. She has both Norwegian and Inuit family roots. Her mother is Annie Evans. Her aunt, Ruth Flowers, was an activist who worked for women's rights.
Before becoming a politician, Lela Evans worked in different jobs. She was a first-aid instructor. She also worked at the Voisey's Bay Mine. This is a large mine in Labrador. She also helped talk to communities about a rule against Uranium mining in northern Labrador. This rule is called a moratorium. Lela Evans studied at the Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Early Work and Activism
In 2016, Lela Evans joined protests against the Lower Churchill Project. This was a big energy project. She protested even though she worked for the company building it, Nalcor Energy. This showed her strong feelings about environmental issues.
Lela Evans's Political Journey
Lela Evans became a politician to represent her community. She has worked hard for the people of Torngat Mountains.
Running for Office
In 2019, Lela Evans decided to run for election. She had to quit her job to do this. Her employer would not let her take time off. She ran as the Progressive Conservative candidate. She was running against her cousin, Randy Edmunds. He was already the representative for the area. Lela Evans won the election, which was a big surprise to many. She said she was "putting the P in PC." This meant she believed in being progressive, or wanting to make things better and fairer.
Important Issues
Lela Evans has spoken about important issues for her area. She has asked for the Trans-Labrador Highway to be extended. This would connect more communities in northern Labrador. It would make travel easier for many people.
Changing Political Parties
Lela Evans has changed political parties during her time in office. On October 25, 2021, she left the Progressive Conservative Party. She then became an Independent member. This means she did not belong to any party. On March 7, 2022, she joined the New Democratic Party. Then, on July 16, 2024, she rejoined the Progressive Conservative Party. She said that the new leader, Tony Wakeham, was a "friend" and an "ally."
