Tamara Jansen MP
Jansen in 2024
Member of Parliament forCloverdale—Langley City
Incumbent
Assumed office December 16, 2024
Preceded by	John Aldag
In office October 21, 2019 – September 20, 2021
Preceded by	John Aldag
Succeeded by	John Aldag
Personal details
Born	1967 or 1968 (age 57–58)[1] Cloverdale,British Columbia, Canada
Political party	Conservative
Spouse	Byron Jansen
Children	5
Residence	Langley Township[2]

Tamara N. JansenMP (born 1967 or 1968) is a Canadian politician and businesswoman who has served as themember of Parliament (MP) forCloverdale—Langley City since winning reelection in the2024 by-election.^[3] A member of theConservative Party of Canada, she previously held this seat from2019 to2021 before losing re-election toJohn Aldag.^[4][5]

Jansen was born and raised inCloverdale, British Columbia. She attended William of Orange Christian School. Prior to entering politics, Jansen owned and operated Darvonda Nurseries, a large plant nursery inLangley, British Columbia, alongside her husband and family. The family-run business established her reputation as a prominent figure in the local business community. She retired from the business and sold it to her son prior to pursuing her political career.^[6]

In addition to her business ventures, Jansen has been involved in organizing significant events within the Conservative Party. In February 2017, she hosted and helped organize a Conservative Party leadership debate at Darvonda Nurseries, which drew over 500 attendees and included 12 candidates. Jansen has also been an active member of the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA), a national Christian organization, where she lobbied against the implementation ofmedical assistance in dying (MAID).^[7] In May 2018, she hosted a pro-pipeline rally at her home, one of five held in British Columbia that day, where she criticized opposition to theTrans Mountain Pipeline expansion as "nonsensical."^[6]

Jansen was first elected in the2019 Canadian federal election, held on October 21, 2019. She unseatedLiberal incumbentJohn Aldag by a margin of 1,302 votes to secure the riding of Cloverdale—Langley City.^[4][8]

During the43rd Parliament, Jansen served on the Finance, Health, andCOVID-19 pandemic committees, where she was active in parliamentary proceedings. Notably, she contributed to discussions on federal fiscal policy in the Finance Committee and advocated for transparent pandemic response measures during her time on the COVID-19 Pandemic Committee. Over her tenure, she logged 763 interventions in committees and 159 interventions in the House of Commons.^[9]

On November 29, 2019, Jansen joined the Conservative Party’souter shadow cabinet as the deputyshadow minister of Labour underAndrew Scheer.

In the2020 Conservative Party leadership race, Jansen endorsedLeslyn Lewis.^[10]

In the2021 federal election, Jansen was defeated by former MP John Aldag, who regained the Cloverdale—Langley City seat for the Liberal Party.^[5]

Following Aldag’s resignation to pursue other opportunities, Jansen ran again in aDecember 2024 by-election for the riding ofCloverdale—Langley City.^[3] She won decisively with 66.3% of the vote, defeating Liberal candidate Madison Fleischer and flipping the seat back to the Conservative Party.^[11]

Her victory came amid low voter turnout, with only 16.3% of registered voters casting ballots. Jansen celebrated with supporters at her campaign office but declined interviews with local media following the win. Fellow Conservative MPTako van Popta called her “a good addition to caucus.”^[11]

During the campaign, Jansen focused on grassroots engagement, hosting events like pancake breakfasts and door-knocking efforts. However, she notably did not attend an all-candidates meeting organized by the Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce and Surrey Board of Trade, a decision that drew some attention.^[11]

In September 2025,CBC News reported that international students at Pacific Link College in British Columbia alleged they were required to volunteer for Jansen’s 2024 by-election campaign as part of a course. The college denied the allegations, stating participation was voluntary, while Jansen said she had no connection to the school and was unaware of the situation.^[12]

Jansen held her seat in the2025 Canadian federal election.^[13]

Jansen is known for her strongpro-life andpro-family stance. In June 2021, she voted in favour of Bill C-233, introduced by Conservative MPCathay Wagantall, which sought to ban the practice ofsex-selective abortion. Additionally, she voted against Bill C-6, legislation proposed by theTrudeau government that would criminalize certain forms of counseling and parental guidance regardinggender identity. Jansen voiced concerns that the bill threatened parental rights and religious freedoms.^[10]

In a 2019 questionnaire, Jansen affirmed her belief that life begins at conception and pledged to support laws protecting unborn children from that point onward. She also committed to defending the conscience rights of healthcare professionals and opposing laws that expand euthanasia and assisted suicide.^[10]

During the 2020 Conservative Party leadership race, Jansen endorsedLeslyn Lewis, a pro-life and pro-family candidate, further solidifying her alignment withsocial conservative values.^[10]

Jansen faced controversy in April 2021 during a debate on Bill C-6,An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy).^[14] During a debate on Bill C-6, Jansen referenced aBible passage that included the word "unclean." The remark was criticized by some as being directed towardLGBTQ+ individuals; however, Jansen clarified that her intent was to address hypocrisy, not to single out any particular group, and she expressed regret for any misunderstanding.^[15]

On June 22, 2021, Jansen voted against Bill C-6.^[16] She explained her opposition by expressing concerns that the bill did not adequately protect "counsel from religious leaders on sexuality" and the "rights of parents to protect and guide their children."^[17]

Jansen has been a vocal opponent of medical assistance in dying. She participated in protests againstMAID in 2016 and served as master of ceremonies at public forums advocating against the implementation of MAID in hospices. She described the discussions surrounding MAID as "respectful conversations" and has continued to raise concerns about the impact of such policies onCanadian healthcare.^[7][10]

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