Karen Ludwig (politician) explained

Karen Ludwig
Riding:New Brunswick Southwest
Parliament:Canadian
Term Start:October 19, 2015
Term End:October 21, 2019
Predecessor:John Williamson
Successor:John Williamson
Birth Date:13 May 1964[1]
Birth Place:Ontario
Party:Liberal
Spouse:Andrew Ludwig

Karen Ludwig (born May 13, 1964) is a Canadian Liberal politician who represented the riding of New Brunswick Southwest in the House of Commons of Canada from 2015 until 2019.[2] She was the first woman to represent the riding.[3]

Background

Ludwig moved from Ontario to Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, in 1988 when her husband, Andrew took a job in the aquaculture industry.[4] Prior to entering politics, Ludwig was a business owner, associate dean, university professor, and international exporter.[5] She has a Master of Arts and Master of Education degree, as well as a CITP designation.[6] Ludwig joined the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of New Brunswick in 2002.[7] In 2009, she was nominated for the Allan P. Stuart Award for Excellence in Teaching at UNB, and in 2012, Ludwig was presented with a Departmental Award in Teaching Excellence for her teaching of International Trade in their MBA Program.[8] She is a mother of two children.[9]

Federal politics

Ludwig was elected to represent the riding of New Brunswick Southwest in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election.[10] She was the first woman to win in the riding,[11] traditionally seen as a Conservative stronghold.[12]

Roles in the House of Commons

To view all roles held by MP Karen Ludwig, please visit OurCommons.ca

Voting record

To view all votes by MP Karen Ludwig, please visit OurCommons.ca

Key issues

Lyme disease

Ludwig is an advocate for the awareness, prevention and treatment of Lyme disease, and in May 2016, co-chaired a national roundtable on the disease.[25] [26] [27] She led a series of roundtables across the country following the national one,[28] and supported a pilot project in her riding for increased tick surveillance.[29]

Most recently, Ludwig was joined by representatives from New Brunswick's universities, research institutions, and medicals professions at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in St. Andrews, New Brunswick to discuss research and awareness on Lyme.[30]

Motion 150 - Special Committee on the Situation of Endangered Whales

On October 31, 2017, Ludwig introduced a Private Members Motion in the House of Commons calling for a special committee to review the situation of endangered whales.[31] The motion was placed on notice that same day, and was eventually withdrawn on November 20, 2017.[32]

Text of the motion

(a) the Committee be mandated to (i) identify steps that could be taken to better protect and help the recovery of right, beluga, and killer whales, (ii) identify immediate and longer term improvements limiting the impact of human activities on each of these species and, by so doing, add to recovery efforts and to recommendations for new or enhanced actions, (iii) call expert witnesses on each of the species, hearing from those who might be impacted by any possible actions, and working to find a balance among various competing claims;

(b) the membership of the special committee consist of ten (10) members of which six (6) shall be government members, three (3) shall be from the Official Opposition, and one (1) shall be from the New Democratic Party;

(c) all members to serve on the said committee be appointed by their respective Whip by depositing with the Clerk of the House a list of their members to serve on the special committee no later than ten (10) sitting days following the adoption of this motion;[33]

The full motion text can be found on OurCommons.ca

Motion 154 - Study on the Situation of Canada's Endangered Whales

Ludwig introduced a Private Members Motion in the House of Commons on April 23,[34] 2018 calling on government to mandate the Standing Committee of Fisheries and Oceans to undertake a Study on the Situation of Canada’s Endangered Whale species, including the North Atlantic Right Whale, St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga and Southern Resident Killer Whale.[35]

Motion 154 received rare unanimous support in the House of Commons on June 6, 2018. MP Ludwig was quoted in iPolitics saying the unanimous vote "demonstrates that Parliamentarians can stand together."[36]

Text of the motion

That the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans be instructed to undertake a study on the situation of endangered whales and be mandated to (i) identify steps that could be taken to continue the efforts to protect and help the recovery of North Atlantic Right Whale, St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga, and Southern Resident Killer Whales, (ii) identify immediate and longer term improvements limiting the impact of human activities on each of these species and, by so doing, add to recovery efforts and to recommendations for new or enhanced actions, (iii) call on expert witnesses on each of the species, and those who might be impacted by any possible actions to work to find a balance among various competing claims; and that the Committee present its final report to the House by the end of the 2018 calendar year.[37]
Amendments were introduced to the motion by from its original version during first hour of debate Kevin Lamoureux to allow for flexibility of the committee to conduct the study, and to highlight the importance of finding a balance between maximum protections for the whales while causing minimal impact to industry.[38]

The Motion is dedicated to a constituent, Joseph Howlett, who lost his life while he was disentangling a North Atlantic right whale. Joe participated in nearly 30 whale rescues over the past 15 years.[39]

Quotes and endorsements

International trade and relations

Ludwig, who was a member of the Standing Committee on International Trade from 2016 to 2019, was also elected as Vice-Chair of the Canada-USA Inter-parliamentary Group from 2016 to 2019.[42] She traveled to Washington in November 2017 during NAFTA negotiations to meet with U.S. legislators and business organizations.[43] In 2018, Ludwig traveled to Southeast Asia as a member of the Standing Committee on International Trade to open new markets for trade with ASEAN countries.[44]

Electoral record

Federal

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: David Akin on Twitter: Happy 54th birthday to New Brunswick Southwest MP @KarenLudwigMP ! . Twitter.com . Twitter . March 9, 2019.
  2. Web site: Profile - Ludwig, Karen. lop.parl.ca. 2018-06-20.
  3. News: A look at women in politics for International Women's Day, with NB Southwest MP, Karen Ludwig - The Saint Croix Courier. 2017-03-10. The Saint Croix Courier. 2018-06-20. en-US.
  4. News: Gowan . Derwin . Karen Ludwig wins New Brunswick Southwest Liberal nomination . March 9, 2019 . Telegraph Journal . December 8, 2014.
  5. Web site: Debates (Hansard) No. 14 - February 2, 2016 (42-1) - House of Commons of Canada. www.ourcommons.ca. en. 2019-12-04.
  6. Web site: PARLINFO – Parliamentarian File – Complete File – LUDWIG, Karen, M.A., M.Ed., CITP. Library of Parliament. October 25, 2016.
  7. Web site: Karen Ludwig. www.unb.ca. University of New Brunswick. October 25, 2016.
  8. Web site: Biography: Karen Ludwig. Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. October 25, 2019.
  9. Web site: 'There's no need for this here': St. Stephen protests vandalism of campaign signs. Global News. en. 2019-12-04.
  10. News: Liberals sweep New Brunswick's 10 ridings. McHardie. Daniel. 19 October 2015. CBC News. 29 September 2016.
  11. News: New Brunswick elects 3 women to House of Commons. October 20, 2015. CBC News. October 25, 2016.
  12. News: Dissecting the Liberal sweep in New Brunswick. McHardie. Daniel. October 25, 2015. CBC News. October 24, 2016.
  13. Web site: Government announces funding for water and wastewater infrastructure in St. George. Green. Sari. 2019-09-06. The Saint Croix Courier. en-US. 2019-12-04.
  14. Web site: Our Status of Women Report is the front page story of the G&M: "MPs urge tracking of sex-assault data, training for judges and police #FEWOpic.twitter.com/kKwUT3rB1e. Ludwig. Karen. 2017-03-21. @KarenLudwigNB. en. 2019-12-04.
  15. Web site: Karen Ludwig on Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement Implementation Act openparliament.ca. openparliament.ca. 2019-12-04.
  16. Web site: Canada-U.S. IPG attends spring meeting of the CAN/AM Border Trade Alliance - Parliament of Canada. www.parl.ca. en. 2019-12-04.
  17. Web site: Veterans Affairs Committee on Sept. 20th, 2018 openparliament.ca. openparliament.ca. 2019-12-04.
  18. News: Four Liberal MPs supported Tory motion calling ISIS atrocities 'genocide'. Smith. Joanna. June 14, 2016. June 15, 2018.
  19. News: Trudeau, Liberal MPs Vote Against Tory Motion Declaring ISIS Atrocities As Genocide. Maloney. Ryan. June 14, 2016. June 16, 2018.
  20. Web site: Vote Details. www.ourcommons.ca. en. 2018-06-20.
  21. News: MP Miller's firearm bill defeated. Gowan. Rob. October 20, 2016. June 16, 2018.
  22. Web site: New Brunswick MP says discussion about tougher gun laws will continue. CBC. News. CBC. June 16, 2018.
  23. Web site: House of Commons votes on Bill C-71 at Second Reading on March 28, 2018. Parliament of Canada. July 12, 2019.
  24. Web site: House of Commons votes on Bill C-71 at third reading and adoption on September 24, 2018. Parliament of Canada. July 12, 2019.
  25. News: Lyme disease gets national attention from MPs. Blanch. Vanessa. May 26, 2016. CBC News. October 24, 2016.
  26. News: Health 'not a partisan issue' Karen Ludwig says of Lyme disease roundtable. Trainor. Sarah. June 10, 2016. CBC News. October 24, 2016.
  27. News: Lyme disease gets attention of MP Karen Ludwig. Blanch. Vanessa. 18 June 2018. CBC. May 26, 2016.
  28. News: More national round tables planned for Lyme disease awareness. Trainor. Sarah. 18 June 2018. CBC. June 10, 2016.
  29. News: New blacklegged tick risk areas identified in New Brunswick. Lau. Rebecca. 18 June 2018. Global. September 22, 2017.
  30. Web site: MP Karen Ludwig Organizes Roundtable on Lyme Research in NB Karen Ludwig Your member of parliament for New Brunswick Southwest. kludwig.liberal.ca. en. 2018-06-20.
  31. Web site: Order Paper and Notice Paper No. 227 - November 1, 2017 (42-1) - House of Commons of Canada. www.ourcommons.ca. en. 2019-12-04.
  32. Web site: M-150 Special Committee on the situation of endangered whales 42nd Parliament, 1st Session - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada. www.ourcommons.ca. 2019-12-04.
  33. Web site: M-150 Special Committee on the situation of endangered whales 42nd Parliament, 1st Session - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada. www.ourcommons.ca. 2019-12-02.
  34. Web site: Debates (Hansard) No. 283 - April 23, 2018 (42-1) - House of Commons of Canada. www.ourcommons.ca. en. 2018-06-20.
  35. News: 'Before the point of no return': New Brunswick Liberal calling for federal study on Canada's endangered whales. Bissett. Kevin. April 22, 2018. June 16, 2018.
  36. News: Motion to study endangered whales gets rare unanimous House support - iPolitics. 2018-06-06. iPolitics. 2018-06-20. en-US.
  37. Web site: Karen Ludwig - Private Members' Motions - Current Session (Filtered Results). www.ourcommons.ca. en. 2018-06-20.
  38. Web site: Debates (Hansard) No. 283 - April 23, 2018 (42-1) - House of Commons of Canada. www.ourcommons.ca. en. 2018-06-20.
  39. Web site: Debates (Hansard) No. 283 - April 23, 2018 (42-1) - House of Commons of Canada. www.ourcommons.ca. en. 2018-06-20.
  40. Web site: Debates (Hansard) No. 283 - April 23, 2018 (42-1) - House of Commons of Canada. www.ourcommons.ca. en. 2018-06-20.
  41. Web site: Karen Ludwig Your member of parliament for New Brunswick Southwest. kludwig.liberal.ca. en. 2018-06-20.
  42. Web site: Roles - Karen Ludwig - Current and Past - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada. www.ourcommons.ca. 2019-12-04.
  43. Web site: Report of the Canadian Parliamentary Delegation respecting its participation at the U.S. Congressional Meetings -- Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group -- Washington, D.C., United States of America -- 27–29 November 2017 - Parliament of Canada. www.parl.ca. en. 2019-12-04.
  44. https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/421/CIIT/Reports/RP9974947/ciitrp11/ciitrp11-e.pdf "Expanding Trade and Investment with Selected Asia-Pacific Countries: Report on a Fact-finding Mission to Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand"

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