Stephen Maynard
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| Riding | London North Centre |
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| Political party: | New Democratic Party |
| First ran: | 2006 election |
| Profession(s): | Community activist, student |
Stephen Ross Maynard (born September 15, 1982 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a community activist in London, Ontario. He is best known for his role in the 2006 Canadian Federal Election. At 23 years of age, he ran federally as a New Democrat in the riding of London North Centre. Currently, he is employed at Irene Mathyssen’s (NDP MP London-Fanshawe) constituency office.
Stephen Maynard grew up in Ottawa, where his proximity to Parliament Hill fostered his interest in politics from a young age. After high school, where he served as Vice-President of the Student Council and Valedictorian, he moved to London to study at the University of Western Ontario. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and is currently studying Civil Structural Engineering.
At university, Stephen Maynard took on many opportunities to involve himself in social and political activism. He was a member of the Women’s Issues Network and the Debating Society, served as the membership officer for the Western New Democrats, and co-founded University of Western Ontario's chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Stephen Maynard has recently worked on projects including the Make Poverty History campaign, Students for Fair Trade, the Ontario Coalition for Social Justice, Healthy Food on Campus, and advocates for lower tuition fees.
Stephen Maynard formalised his interest in politics when he won the nomination for the NDP in London North Centre. Although he did not win the seat, he proved to be a strong candidate and earned 23.8% of the vote. The raw vote total was 14,271 – the highest ever for the NDP in that riding. He believes passionately in the importance of youth engagement in the political process, and hopes that his success will inspire young voters to become involved.
Stephen Maynard will be the NDP candidate in London-Fanshawe in the upcoming 2007 Ontario General Election, a seat that was recent won federally by fellow New Democrat Irene Mathyssen.
Stephen Maynard is fluent in both English and French.
