
Jake Sawatzky
Liberal
Top Donors
Political contributions received
| Date | Donor | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-23 | Inderpreet Kaur | $1050.00 |
| 2025-04-28 | Contributions Of $200 Or Less/Contributions De 200 $ Ou Moins | $100.00 |
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| The University of British Columbia | 6 | $1,578,995.28 |
| TELUS Corporation | 1 | $554,737.41 |
| ALUS Canada | 25 | $553,410.46 |
| Simon Fraser University | 4 | $101,287.18 |
| Aerospace Industries Association of Canada | 1 | $40,000.01 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-08-09Recent news, social media, and press mentions
Public notice announced a July 27 funding event with Jake Sawatzky in New Westminster
A public media advisory said Minister Gary Anandasangaree would appear with Jake Sawatzky and New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone for an announcement about community safety funding. The notice identifies Sawatzky as the local MP and ties him to a federal government event, though it does not report remarks or outcomes.
View source →The Progress covered the Liberal Party's correction on Sawatzky's candidacy
The Progress similarly reported that Jake Sawatzky was not the Liberal candidate for Chilliwack-Hope after an apparent party error. The story focuses on the correction and the nomination process, indicating a short-lived public mix-up around his candidacy.
View source →Reddit post welcomed Jake Sawatzky as the area's new MP
Another r/NewWest post simply celebrates Sawatzky as the city's new MP. It is a short public mention with no substantive policy detail, but it reflects favorable local attention following the election.
View source →OpenParliament records Sawatzky’s recent House votes on closure and Bill C-26 proceedings
OpenParliament shows Jake Sawatzky voting on multiple House motions yesterday, including votes related to proceeding with Orders of the Day, adjournment, closure, and Government Business No. 11 concerning Bill C-26. The record is purely procedural and does not include a public statement or comment from Sawatzky. This is a recent public mention of his parliamentary activity rather than a news story about him.
View source →Government announces funding event in New Westminster with Sawatzky present
A Government of Canada media advisory announced that Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree would appear with Jake Sawatzky and New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone for a funding announcement on preventing gun and gang violence. The advisory indicates Sawatzky’s involvement in a federal announcement focused on community safety. Because it is a media advisory, it is a public mention rather than coverage of a completed event.
View source →Sawatzky announces federal investment for manufacturing resilience in B.C.
The Government of Canada said Sawatzky announced more than $1.4 million for the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium of Canada at the Manufacturing Excellence Forum in New Westminster. The funding is intended to help B.C. manufacturers adapt, expand, and reach new domestic and international markets. The item presents Sawatzky as a federal representative speaking on behalf of the minister in a local economic announcement.
View source →MyMP logs a parliamentary speech honoring Sawatzky’s grandfather
MyMP lists a House statement by Sawatzky honoring the life of his grandfather, Jacob Sawatzky Sr. The entry is personal and ceremonial, reflecting a respectful public statement rather than policy advocacy. It is a public mention of Sawatzky in Parliament, but it falls outside the last 7 days.
View source →Federal funding announcement in New Westminster includes Jake Sawatzky
A government media advisory said Minister Gary Anandasangaree would announce funding in New Westminster to support efforts preventing gun and gang violence. The event was scheduled to include Jake Sawatzky, identified as the MP for New Westminster-Burnaby-Maillardville, alongside the mayor of New Westminster.
View source →CBC coverage says Jake Sawatzky won New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville
CBC reported that first-time Liberal candidate Jake Sawatzky unseated longtime NDP MP Peter Julian in the federal election. The story describes Sawatzky as a master's student in counselling psychology and notes his focus on mental health and addiction issues.
View source →Global News declares Sawatzky elected in New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville
Global News reported that Jake Sawatzky, running as a Liberal, was elected in New Westminster-Burnaby-Maillardville. This is election-night coverage confirming his victory rather than a policy or issue-focused story.
View source →25-Year-Old Liberal Jake Sawatzky Defeats Long-Standing NDP MP Peter Julian in New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville
Jake Sawatzky, a 25-year-old master's student in counselling psychology, won the federal election for the New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville riding, defeating incumbent NDP MP Peter Julian with 35% of the vote.
View source →Liberal Party Corrects Error: Jake Sawatzky Running in New Westminster, Not Chilliwack-Hope
The Liberal Party of Canada apologized for an error that initially announced Jake Sawatzky as the candidate for Chilliwack-Hope, confirming he is instead the candidate for New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville.
View source →MP Jake Sawatzky Shares Week Highlights Including Lunch with Prime Minister Carney
On Instagram, MP Jake Sawatzky posted photos from a week that included getting lunch with Prime Minister Carney and his grandparents, highlighting his new role and early parliamentary activities.
View source →Jake Sawatzky M.P. Introducing as 2026 TEDxWhite Rock Speaker
Jake Sawatzky, the federal MP for New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville, was introduced as a speaker for the 2026 TEDxWhite Rock event, showcasing his continued public engagement beyond parliamentary duties.
View source →Reddit user celebrates Jake Sawatzky's declaration as the new MP for New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville
A Reddit thread in the New Westminster community expresses gratitude to former MP Peter Julian for his two decades of service and warmly welcomes Jake Sawatzky as the newly elected Liberal MP for the riding. The post references CBC's official declaration of Sawatzky's victory and highlights the historic unseating of the long-standing NDP incumbent.
View source →Jake Sawatzky posts on LinkedIn expressing his near-certainty of winning the upcoming federal election
In a LinkedIn post shared via Reddit, Sawatzky states that he has a very strong chance of being elected as an MP in the upcoming federal election and identifies his candidacy for New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville under the Liberal Party. The post includes a link to a TLDR News Global segment that specifically mentions Sawatzky and notes his 52% likelihood of victory against incumbent Peter Julian.
View source →Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Investment in Private Corporations
Nominal interest in We Outside Entertainment Ltd., an event planning company based in Vancouver, British Columbia
Contact Information
611-628 6th Ave New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 6Z1