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Arielle Kayabaga

Liberal

ConstituencyLondon WestProvinceONTitleMP
Not Pension Eligible

Government Contracts

Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity

OrganizationContractsTotal Value
The University of Western Ontario8$3,876,103.54
TELUS Corporation1$554,737.41
Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC)1$11,000.00

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Recent Mentions

Updated 2026-08-02

Recent news, social media, and press mentions

other2026-08-02

No recent news, social posts, or public mentions found in the last 7 days for Arielle Kayabaga in the provided results.

The supplied search results do not include any items dated within the last 7 days that clearly match Arielle Kayabaga. The most recent directly relevant items are from earlier dates, so there are no qualifying recent results to report from the provided set.

news2026-07-26

The Canadian Press reports Kayabaga fears a cash-strapped Africa strategy

The Canadian Press, as republished by Town & Country Today, says Arielle Kayabaga has been helping shape the government’s Africa strategy since 2022 and warned it could be released without significant new spending. The report adds that the plan could come soon and may rely on financing through Crown corporations such as Export Development Canada.

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other2026-07-26

Instagram post criticizes Kayabaga over reported spending

An Instagram post from canada.vs.everybody says Arielle Kayabaga is under fire after Blacklock’s reported spending of nearly $175,000 in nine days. The post is a social-media commentary mention rather than an original statement from Kayabaga.

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news2026-07-26

CBC archived piece notes earlier reporting on stolen election signs involving Arielle Kayabaga

CBC has an older article saying Arielle Kayabaga was the latest council candidate to report stolen campaign signs. This is outside the current political context and appears to be historical background rather than a recent development.

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2026-07-26

X profile for Arielle Kayabaga lists her as MP for London West and Deputy Leader in the House of Commons

Kayabaga’s X account identifies her as the MP for London West and Deputy Leader in the House of Commons. The profile is a public mention source, but no specific post content from the last 7 days was provided in the search results.

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news2026-07-26

Yahoo News republishes criticism over Kayabaga’s reported $173K spending spree

Yahoo News highlights demands from Conservative politicians for clarification after a reported nine-day expenditure totaling $173,574 attributed to Arielle Kayabaga. The piece says the bulk of the spending was described as personnel expenses, with a spokesperson saying it largely reflected vacation pay for staff.

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news2026-07-01

Kayabaga refuses to be 'a pawn'—pushes back against Conservative critics over home ownership comment

CTV News reports that London MP Arielle Kayabaga is the target of Conservatives over a comment regarding home ownership, and she refuses to be a 'pawn' in the political attack[8]. Kayabaga pushes back against the criticism, asserting her stance on the issue amid the controversy surrounding her spending[8].

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news2026-07-01

Facebook video criticizes government's dismissal of $173K spending questions by MP Arielle Kayabaga

Kurt Holman MP posted a Facebook video stating the government brushed off legitimate questions regarding $173,574 spent in nine days by Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga for London West[3]. The post highlights ongoing political scrutiny over the expenditure, which critics argue was improperly charged to taxpayers[3][4].

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news2026-07-01

Sun political columnist Brian Lilley discusses Liberal MP's $175K spending right before election

A YouTube video features Sun political columnist Brian Lilley discussing how Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga spent nearly $175,000 on personnel expenses in just nine days while in Mark Carney's cabinet as House leader[9]. Lilley raises questions about whether the personnel were paid by the government to campaign, despite the government's claim that these were vacation expenses[9].

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news2026-07-01

Conservatives demand clarification over MP Arielle Kayabaga's $173K spending on vacation pay during brief House Leader role

Conservative officials are demanding clarification after Ontario Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga billed taxpayers $173,574 in just nine days while serving briefly as Government House Leader. The expenses, largely identified as vacation pay for her team, sparked criticism and a home ownership comment controversy, though Kayabaga's spokesperson clarified she did not recruit additional personnel[1][8].

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news2026-07-01

London MP Arielle Kayabaga appointed House leader in Mark Carney's cabinet

London West Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga was sworn in as Prime Minister Mark Carney's government House leader and minister of democratic institutions during a ceremony in Ottawa[2]. As the first London politician to hold a federal cabinet position since 2015, she will coordinate the party's legislative agenda, though a federal election may soon limit her time in the role[2].

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news2026-06-21

MP Arielle Kayabaga's 'shocking' $173K spending spree for vacay pay sparks Conservative demands

Conservative politicians are demanding clarification following a remarkable nine-day expenditure by Ontario Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga, which totaled $173,574 charged to taxpayers. The billing cycle included personnel expenses of $157,028, with a spokesperson stating the cost primarily represented vacation pay for her employees as reported by Blacklock's Reporter. Kayabaga solicited campaign volunteers two days prior to the election during this period, intensifying scrutiny over the expenditure.

reddit2026-06-21

MP Arielle Kayabaga's 'shocking' $173K spending spree for vacay pay discussed on Reddit

Reddit users are discussing the report that MP Kayabaga billed taxpayers $173,574 in just nine days while holding the post of Government House Leader. The post is flagged as potentially misleading by the community, with users noting the government's explanation that the funds were for vacation expenses for personnel. The debate highlights concerns about taxpayer spending and the timing of the expenditure relative to the election.

2026-06-22

Arielle Kayabaga offers sincere condolences to loved ones of Venezuela victims on Twitter

Deputy Leader in the House of Commons Arielle Kayabaga posted on X offering sincere condolences to the loved ones of those affected by devastating news out of Venezuela. She expressed that the offer of condolences is on behalf of Canadians, reflecting her role in addressing international matters. This statement demonstrates her engagement in foreign affairs and diplomatic sensitivity.

other2026-06-21

Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga silent on six-figure personnel costs dubbed as vacation pay

Facebook posts highlight that Liberal MP Kayabaga billed taxpayers $173,574 in nine days while holding the brief post of Government House Leader. The costs were dubbed as vacation pay for personnel, yet the MP remained silent on the six-figure expenses, drawing criticism from observers. The situation has led to public questions about the transparency of government spending.

other2026-06-21

Government brushes off questions about $173,574 spent in 9 days by MP Kayabaga

Kurt Holman MP posted on Facebook that the government brushed off legitimate questions regarding $173,574 spent in nine days by Arielle Kayabaga, the Liberal MP for London West. The post underscores the frustration with the lack of clear answers provided by officials about the personnel expenses. This incident has fueled ongoing debates about accountability in government expenditures.

other2025-06-14

Arielle Kayabaga emphasizes Indigenous inclusivity and economic growth through semiconductor investments.

In recent social media posts, Kayabaga promoted initiatives to build homes on public lands, invest in semiconductors for job creation, and support Indigenous communities. She described her vision as building a fairer future for every generation of Indigenous Peoples.

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news2025-06-12

Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga faces scrutiny over $173,574 nine-day personnel costs dubbed vacation pay.

Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West, is under public scrutiny for allegedly spending $173,574 over nine days on personnel costs labeled as vacation pay. Critics question the transparency and justification of these expenditures amid calls for fiscal accountability.

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news2026-05-24

Arielle Kayabaga was dropped from Carney's new cabinet after a short-lived appointment.

CTV News reported that Arielle Kayabaga lost her cabinet position when Carney unveiled a new cabinet. The report framed the move as a notable change in the federal lineup involving the London West MP.

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other2026-05-24

Parliamentary profile lists Arielle Kayabaga as the Honourable Member of Parliament for London West.

The House of Commons member page identifies Arielle Kayabaga as the MP for London West and highlights her recent parliamentary work. It is a public mention confirming her current role in Parliament.

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Public Disclosures

Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry

Liabilities

Mortgage with TD Bank

Sponsored Travel

Date of change: 2024/02/28

Mortgage with TD Bank

Contact Information

Constituency Office Address

102-390 Commissioners road West London, Ontario N6J 1Y3

Email

arielle.kayabaga@parl.gc.ca

Website

http://ariellekayabaga.libparl.ca

Phone

519-473-5955

Fax

519-473-7333