Ruben “Ben” Carr (born 1986/1987) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the

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in a by-election on June 19, 2023. He succeeded his late father

Jim Carr James Gordon Carr (October 11, 1951 – December 12, 2022) was a Canadian politician, cabinet minister, journalist, and professional oboist. A member of the Liberal Party, he served as the member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre from 20 ...

to represent the federal riding of

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as a member of the

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. Carr has worked as the vice president of Indigenous Strategy Alliance, a consulting firm, and has worked as a high school teacher, coach, and principal, and as a former federal Liberal government staffer.

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