Selina Robinson – Wikipedia
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Canadian politician
Selina Robinson |
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Assumed office December 7, 2022 |
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Premier | David Eby |
Preceded by | Anne Kang |
In office November 26, 2020 – December 7, 2022 |
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Premier | John Horgan David Eby |
Preceded by | Carole James |
Succeeded by | Katrine Conroy |
In office July 18, 2017 – November 26, 2020 |
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Premier | John Horgan |
Preceded by | Ellis Ross (Minister of Housing) |
Succeeded by | David Eby (Minister Responsible for Housing) Josie Osborne (Minister of Municipal Affairs) |
In office October 4, 2019 – January 22, 2020 |
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Premier | John Horgan |
Preceded by | Jinny Sims |
Succeeded by | Anne Kang |
Assumed office May 14, 2013 |
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Preceded by | Diane Thorne |
Born |
Selina Dardick 1963/1964 (age 58–59)[1] |
Political party | New Democrat |
Residence(s) | Coquitlam, British Columbia |
Alma mater | Simon Fraser University |
Selina Mae Robinson (born 1964) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2013 provincial election.[2] She represents the electoral district of Coquitlam-Maillardville as a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party (BC NDP). She has served in the cabinet of British Columbia since 2017, currently as Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Biography[edit]
Born in Montreal as Selina Dardick, she moved with her parents to Richmond, British Columbia in 1978.[3][4] After graduating from Simon Fraser University with a master’s degree in counselling psychology,[2] she joined the Jewish Family Service Agency, eventually becoming its associate executive director.[3] A resident of Coquitlam since 1994, she worked as a family therapist before entering politics as a member of Coquitlam City Council.[5]
In September 2012, Robinson announced her intention to seek the BC NDP nomination for Coquitlam-Maillardville in the next provincial election;[6] she was acclaimed the NDP’s candidate for the riding in November that year.[7] She was initially declared defeated on election night in 2013, with Steve Kim of the BC Liberals deemed winner by 105 votes. However, once absentee ballots were counted, she pulled ahead to win the riding by a 35-vote margin over Kim.[8] A judicial recount confirmed Robinson’s victory by a final margin of 41 votes.[9] She served as critic for mental health and addictions, seniors, local government and sports in the NDP shadow cabinet.[10]
In the 2017 provincial election, Robinson once again faced Steve Kim, this time winning by more than 2400 votes.[11] She was subsequently appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the new BC NDP government under Premier John Horgan.[12][13] Following the resignation of Jinny Sims from cabinet in October 2019, Robinson briefly assumed the role of Minister of Citizens’ Services,[14] until Anne Kang took over the position in January 2020.[15]
Following her re-election in 2020, she was appointed Minister of Finance.[16][17] After Horgan announced his retirement as premier and party leader in 2022, Robinson considered running to replace him before deciding otherwise.[18][19] On December 7, 2022 she was appointed Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills by Premier David Eby.[20]
Electoral record[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ It’s a two-way race in this riding; Reporter John Kurucz profiles Frontrunners in Coquitlam-Maillardville. The Tri – Cities Now [Port Moody, B.C] May 3, 2013: page 4.
- ^ a b Smith, Charlie (May 27, 2013). “NDP candidate Selina Robinson wins in Coquitlam-Maillardville after final votes tallied”. The Georgia Straight. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ a b “NDP values in kishkes”. The Jewish Independent. April 28, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ “JHSBC Oral History Collection: Selina Robinson”. Jewish Museum and Archives of BC. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ “Coquitlam MLA’s role is building strong communities”. Tri-City News. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ Warren, Janis (September 24, 2012). “Robinson to run provincially”. Tri-City News. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ Warren, Janis (December 18, 2012). “MLA, councillor acclaimed”. Tri-City News. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ “NDP takes lead in Coquitlam-Maillardville final count”. CBC News. May 28, 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ Warren, Janis (June 5, 2013). “UPDATED: Selina Robinson wins MLA seat”. Tri-City News. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ “MLA: Hon. Selina Robinson”. Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ “#bcelxn17: Coquitlam-Maillardville: NDP’s Robinson avoids repeat of 2013 recount with win over Kim”. Tri-City News. May 9, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ Zussman, Richard; McElroy, Justin (July 18, 2017). “B.C.’s new NDP government sworn into office”. CBC News. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ “Premier John Horgan announces new cabinet to build a better B.C.” (Press release). Office of the Premier of British Columbia. July 18, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ “B.C. cabinet minister Jinny Sims resigns amid RCMP investigation”. CBC News. October 4, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ “B.C. premier fills Jinny Sims vacancy, swaps jobs in cabinet tweak”. The Canadian Press, via CBC News. January 22, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ “Breaking – Selina Robinson has been named BC’s Minister of Finance”. Twitter.com. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^ Lindsay, Bethany (November 26, 2020). “New faces join B.C.’s new cabinet, while stalwarts stay on in key roles”. CBC News. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ Strandberg, Diane (July 14, 2022). “Coquitlam’s most powerful female politician thinking about NDP leadership bid”. Tri-City News. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ Zussman, Richard (July 18, 2022). “B.C. Finance Minister Selina Robinson won’t seek BC NDP leadership”. Global News. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ “B.C. Premier David Eby unveils new cabinet with Niki Sharma, Katrine Conroy and Ravi Kahlon in top posts”. Vancouver Sun. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
- ^ “2020 Provincial General Election Final Voting Results”. electionsbcenr.blob.core.windows.net. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ “Election Financing Reports”. Elections BC. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ “2017 Provincial General Election – Statement of Votes” (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ “Election Financing Reports”. Elections BC. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ “Statement of Votes – 40th Provincial General Election” (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
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