Branden Leslie

Branden Leslie is a Canadian politician serving as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Portage—Lisgar. First elected in a 2023 by-election and subsequently re-elected, he represents the Conservative Party of Canada. Before entering federal politics, Leslie worked as a political staffer and as a policy and government relations manager for Grain Growers Canada. He is known for his advocacy for rural communities, opposition to the federal carbon tax, and support for stricter bail laws and mandatory minimum sentences for violent offenders. Raised on a farm near Portage la Prairie, he frequently emphasizes his commitment to the agricultural sector and the preservation of the rural way of life.