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Marilyn Gladu
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Gladu in 2018
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| Member of Parliament for Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong Sarnia—Lambton (2015–2025) |
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| Assumed office October 19, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Pat Davidson |
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Marilyn McInerney
1961/1962 (age 63–64) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Residences | Petrolia, Ontario, Canada |
| Profession | Engineer |
Marilyn Gladu is a Canadian politician. She has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for Sarnia—Lambton since 2015. She is part of the Conservative Party. An MP is someone elected to represent their community in the House of Commons, which is where Canada's laws are made.
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Marilyn Gladu's Career Journey
From Engineering to Politics
Before becoming an MP, Marilyn Gladu was a professional engineer. She worked for a company called Dow Chemical for 21 years. She had many different jobs there, both in Canada and around the world.
Later, she became an engineering manager and then a director at Suncor. She also worked as a consultant for WorleyParsons. During her engineering career, she was involved with the Canadian Society of Chemical Engineers. She also advised the Faculty of Engineering at Queen's University.
Making a Difference in Parliament
Marilyn Gladu was first elected to the House of Commons in 2015. She represents the area of Sarnia—Lambton. In Parliament, she has worked on important issues.
In 2016, she introduced a special bill called a private member's bill. This bill was about creating a plan for palliative care in Canada. Palliative care helps people who are very sick feel more comfortable. This bill became a law in December 2017.
In 2017, she was recognized for her engineering work. She became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineers. She also became a Fellow of Engineers Canada.
Her Roles in the Official Opposition
As a Conservative MP, Marilyn Gladu has held several important roles. She has been a "critic" for different topics. A critic is an MP who speaks for their party on a specific issue. They question the government's plans and suggest different ideas.
She has been the Official Opposition's critic for civil liberties. This means she focuses on protecting people's rights and freedoms. She also served as the critic for health. She was also the chair of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women. This committee works on issues important to women.
In October 2019, she was elected for her second term as MP for Sarnia—Lambton. In 2020, she ran to become the leader of the Conservative Party. However, she was later disqualified from the race.
Recent Work in Parliament
Marilyn Gladu continues to work on new laws. In 2022, she introduced a bill called the Pension Protection Act. This bill aims to protect the pensions of people if a company goes bankrupt. A pension is money people receive after they retire. This bill passed in the House of Commons and is now being reviewed by the Senate.
In December 2023, she introduced a bill to declare December as Christian Heritage Month. Besides English, Marilyn Gladu also speaks French.
Awards and Recognition
In 2016, a magazine called Maclean's honored Marilyn Gladu. They named her the "most collegial MP." This means she was known for working well with other Members of Parliament. She was recognized for her practical approach and for working with different political parties.
