Leah Taylor Roy (' Taylor, born 1960) is a Canadian politician who served as a member of Parliament (MP) for

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in the

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from 2021 to 2025. She is a member of the

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Early life and education

Leah Taylor Roy was born in Newmarket, Ontario. Her father, Tom Taylor served as a Town Councilor, Regional Councilor and held the position of Mayor of Newmarket for three terms (1997-2006). She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the

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and earned a master's in public policy from

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Professional career

Before entering politics, Taylor Roy worked at the

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and later as a consultant with

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advertising businesses across

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. She left the corporate sector to work as an entrepreneur in a family-owned green energy company.

Political career

Taylor Roy was elected as the MP for

in the 2021 Canadian federal election. She served as MP from September 2021 until April 2025.

Electoral history

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Living people 21st-century Canadian women politicians Liberal Party of Canada MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario University of Toronto alumni Harvard Kennedy School alumni Women members of the House of Commons of Canada McKinsey & Company people World Bank people Canadian consultants 1960s births 21st-century members of the House of Commons of Canada {{Liberal-Ontario-MP-stub