Colleen Beaumier
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Colleen Beaumier (born November 8, 1944) is a Canadian politician, serving currently as an MP for the riding of Brampton West.
Pre-politics
Born in Chatham, Ontario, she studied at the University of Windsor, earning a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). She then taught at the Ontario School for Mentally Challenged Children, worked as a controller at a trucking firm, volunteered for ten years helping immigrants and refugees settle and find work in Canada, served as a community member of the Ontario Parole Board. At the time of her election, she was the Vice-President of a firm employing more than 100 people.
Political career
In 1993, she was elected to the riding of Brampton. In 1997, she won the seat to Brampton West—Mississauga, and a third mandate on November 27, 2000. In 2003 she was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue. She defeated Tony Clement in 2004.
External references
- Biography on the Liberal Party of Canada website (http://www.liberal.ca/lpc/bio.aspx?site=mp&id=35006)
| Preceded by: John McDermid | Member of Parliament for Brampton 1993–1997 | Succeeded by: The electoral district was abolished in 1996. |
| Preceded by: The electoral district was created in 1996. | Member of Parliament for Brampton West—Mississauga 1997–2004 | Succeeded by: The electoral district was abolished in 2003. |
| Preceded by: The electoral district was created in 2003. | Member of Parliament for Brampton West 2004– | Succeeded by: Incumbent |