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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-Mississauga.
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.
External references
Preceded by:
John McDermid, P.C. |
Members of Parliament from Brampton |
Succeeded by:
Riding abolished 1996 |
Preceded by:
Riding created 1996 |
Members of Parliament from Brampton West--Mississauga |
Succeeded by:
(incumbent) |
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