Father, thank you for selecting Jennifer Bowes to represent the people of Saskatoon-University. We realize that you are above all forms of government and that you chose to work through your selected officials. Our prayer is that you give Ms. Bowes wisdom beyond her own and creativity to find unique solutions within the myriad of people issues she and her staff face. Father we ask for your unique peace for Jennifer. Help her to know in her heart that her efforts to represent her constituents, to coordinate her colleagues, and to lobby for important issues is worthy of her time and talents. Father speak with your still small voice to Jennifer reminding her that you love her. Amen.
Jennifer Bowes was elected MLA for Saskatoon University in 2020. She is the opposition critic for Advanced Education, Innovation, and Status of Women, and the associate critic for Labour. She is also the Opposition Deputy Whip. Jennifer was born in Saskatoon and grew up in Waldheim, Saskatchewan. After graduating from high school, Jennifer attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario where she completed a BA in Psychology. After university, Jennifer worked with the Ministry of Corrections at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. During this time, she served as Director and then Secretary for the board of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan. Jennifer has served overseas with CUSO International, where she worked with a local human rights NGO in Burma (Myanmar) to empower women to seek positions of leadership within their communities and the broader political sphere. Prior to her election, Jennifer worked for SEIU West as an advocate for employees in the healthcare sector.