Joel Harden
What is joel harden?
Key facts
Joel Harden is a Canadian politician who served as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa Centre from 2018 to 2025 and ran as the federal NDP candidate in the 2025 Canadian federal election.
Context
Joel Harden was first elected as the MPP for Ottawa Centre in 2018 and held the seat until 2025 [1]. During his time in office, he served as the Ontario NDP critic for transit and active transportation [1]. Prior to entering politics, Harden worked as a researcher with the Canadian Federation of Students and as director of education with the Canadian Labour Congress [2]. He also taught in the law and legal studies department at Carleton University [2]. In the 2025 Canadian federal election, he ran as the federal NDP candidate for Ottawa Centre [1].
Documented claims
- He represented Ottawa Centre in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2018 to 2025. [1]
- He served as the Ontario NDP critic for transit and active transportation. [1]
- Before politics, he worked as a researcher with the Canadian Federation of Students and as director of education with the Canadian Labour Congress. [2]
- He taught in the law and legal studies department at Carleton University. [2]
Questions and answers
When was Joel Harden born?
Joel Harden was born on January 14, 1972 [1].
What was Joel Harden's role before entering politics?
Before politics, he worked as a researcher with the Canadian Federation of Students and as director of education with the Canadian Labour Congress [2].
Did Joel Harden run in the 2025 federal election?
Yes, he ran as the federal NDP candidate in Ottawa Centre in the 2025 Canadian federal election [1].
Sources
- Five things you should know about Joel Harden — kitchissippi.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- ジェームズハーデンとは？ わかりやすく解説 — weblio.jp (retrieved August 3, 2026)