Maria Minna
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Maria Minna (born March 14, 1948, Pofi, Italy) is a Canadian politician who represents the riding of Beaches—East York for the Liberal Party.
By profession Minna is a public policy consultant and has long been active in the Liberal Party. She has worked with the party and also with immigrants rights groups.
First elected to parliament in the 1993 election she was later appointed to cabinet as the Minister of International Cooperation. She was dropped from the position after it was alleged she improperly voted in a municipal by-election, she was thus confined to the backbenches. Her actions were leaked from within the Liberal Party and it is generally believed that Warren Kinsella an important Liberal advisor who has long wanted to run in Minna's seat was responsible. A later investigation by federal ethics counsellor Howard Wilson determined that she had voted legally and cleared her of all wrongdoing in the matter.
In the 2004 election Minna faced a tough battle with NDP candidate Peter Tabuns, former city councilor and head of Greenpeace Canada. She won by 7,338 votes.
External links
- Official Site (http://www.mariaminna.com/)
- CBC on voting scandal (http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2002/02/06/minna_ethics020206)
| 26th Ministry - Government of Jean Chrétien | ||
| Cabinet Posts (1) | ||
| Preceded by: Diane Marleau | Minister for International Cooperation (1999-2002) | Succeeded by: Susan Whelan |