Linda Reid
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For Scottish singer of same name, see Sister Vanilla.
Linda Reid (born June 27, 1959) is a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of British Columbia, representing Richmond East from 1991 to 2017, and Richmond South Centre from 2017 to 2020. A caucus member of the British Columbia Liberal Party, she served in the cabinets of premiers Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark as Minister of State for Early Childhood Development from 2001 to 2005, Minister of State for Childcare from 2005 to 2009, and Minister of Advanced Education in 2017. She was also the 37th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 2013 to 2017.
Quick Facts 37th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Premier ...
Linda Reid | |
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37th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
In office June 26, 2013 – June 22, 2017 | |
Premier | Christy Clark |
Lieutenant Governor | Judith Guichon |
Preceded by | Bill Barisoff |
Succeeded by | Steve Thomson |
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Richmond South Centre Richmond East (1991-2017) | |
In office October 17, 1991 – November 24, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Riding established |
Succeeded by | Henry Yao |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-06-27) June 27, 1959 (age 64) Vancouver, British Columbia[1] |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Sheldon Friesen (m. 1997) |
Residence | Richmond, British Columbia |
Alma mater | University of British Columbia |
Occupation | Teacher |
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