MP for Churchill Keewatinook-Aski Niki Ashton says she’s honored to be re-elected.

She tells us her thoughts on the close race:

"Well we definitely saw on the ground that obviously in recent weeks there was an interest in the liberal wave, and the message that people were hearing from Justin Trudeau. That was definitely a discussion that was taking place in doorsteps, and as I visited in communities. I know many people said to me ‘I like the great work you do but we’re also interested in what’s happening nationally’, and that’s a discussion that I don’t think just happened in our riding, it happened in many ridings across the country".

Ashton says the NDP have lost some great MP’s in this election, but adds that there will be a strong presence from the north, noting the election and re-election of NDP MP’s from other Northern communities.

She doesn’t think the slip in NDP support will affect her impact on the House of Commons, or her ability to represent Northern Manitoba. She says her number one priority, no matter what else is going on, is to fight for our North.

Ashton says the Liberals have made some significant commitments for northern communities, and she looks forward to holding them, and Justin Trudeau accountable. 

You can hear our full interview with Niki Ashton at 12:40 and 5:10.