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Jenica Atwin

Jenica Atwin (née Powell) is a Canadian politician from New Brunswick.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jenica Atwin (née Powell) is a Canadian politician from New Brunswick. She represented Fredericton in the House of Commons from 2019 to 2025, first as a Green Party MP and later as a Liberal MP.

Early life and background

Jenica Atwin was born on January 10, 1987, and is also known by her maiden name, Powell. Sources identify her as a Canadian politician from New Brunswick.

Federal political career

Atwin was elected in 2019 as the Green Party MP for Fredericton, making history as the party’s first MP elected outside British Columbia and the first woman elected in that riding. She later crossed the floor to the Liberal Party in June 2021 and won re-election that year.

Parliamentary roles

Atwin served as a Liberal MP for Fredericton and was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services in September 2023. The House of Commons lists Fredericton, New Brunswick, as her constituency.

Recent activity

Atwin decided not to run in the 2025 federal election. Later reporting indicated she planned to seek the mayoralty of Fredericton in municipal politics.

Key facts

  • First Green Party MP elected outside British Columbia.
  • First woman elected in the Fredericton riding.
  • Crossed the floor from the Green Party to the Liberal Party in June 2021.
  • Appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services in September 2023.
  • Declined to run in the 2025 federal election.
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Canadian context

Atwin’s career is relevant to Canadian federal politics and to New Brunswick readers, especially in Fredericton, where she represented the riding in the House of Commons and later became associated with municipal politics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jenica Atwin?
Jenica Atwin is a Canadian politician from New Brunswick who represented Fredericton in the House of Commons from 2019 to 2025.
Which parties has Jenica Atwin represented?
She was first elected as a Green Party MP and later joined the Liberal Party of Canada in June 2021.
What riding did Jenica Atwin represent?
She represented Fredericton, in New Brunswick, in the House of Commons.
What made her 2019 election notable?
She was the first Green Party MP elected outside British Columbia and the first woman elected in Fredericton.
Did Jenica Atwin run in the 2025 federal election?
No. She declined to run in the 2025 federal election.
Did Jenica Atwin hold any parliamentary office?
Yes. She was named Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services in September 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenica_Atwin
    Supports: Birth date, election history, party switch, and parliamentary secretary role.
  2. House of Commons of Canada — https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/104586
    Supports: Member profile, constituency, party affiliation, and office details.
  3. House of Commons of Canada — https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/jenica-atwin(104586)/roles
    Supports: Start and end dates for her service as MP for Fredericton.
  4. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/jenica-atwin-green-party-1.5379344
    Supports: 2019 election result and historical significance as Green MP from Fredericton.
  5. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/jenica-atwin-joining-the-liberals-1.6060501
    Supports: June 2021 floor crossing to the Liberals.
  6. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-mp-jenica-atwin-1.7438496
    Supports: Decision not to run in the 2025 federal election and earlier career context.