Sandy Collins (politician)

Sandy Collins MHA, is a Canadian former politician from Newfoundland and Labrador. He represented the district of Terra Nova in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 2009 until 2015. He also served as the Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services in the provincial cabinet.

Sandy Collins

B.A. B.Ed.
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for Terra Nova
In office
October 7, 2009 – November 30, 2015
Preceded byPaul Oram
Succeeded byDistrict Abolished
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation of
Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
May 1, 2014 – December 14, 2015
Preceded byTerry French
Succeeded byChristopher Mitchelmore
Personal details
Born (1978-10-06) October 6, 1978
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative
ResidenceGlovertown
OccupationTeacher, Executive Assistant

Collins entered politics when he won a 2009 by-election in the district of Terra Nova for the Progressive Conservative Party. Following his re-election in the 2011 provincial election he was appointed the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Community Services. He lost re-election in the 2015 provincial election.

Early life and education

Upon finishing high school in 1996 Collins attended Memorial University. He graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Political Science and History. Collins then accepted a one-year teaching position in South Korea and as a result of that experience he returned to university and received a Bachelor of Education degree in 2003. He returned to South Korea after completing his third degree and in 2004 Collins returned to Newfoundland and Labrador to work as Constituency Assistant to Paul Oram.

Politics

Collins is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party and won his seat in a by-election on November 26, 2009 for the district of Terra Nova.[1] In the 2011 provincial election Collins was easily elected, winning over 63% of the popular vote. Following his re-election Premier Kathy Dunderdale appointed him as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Community Services.[2]

Tourism, Culture and Recreation minister

On May 1, 2014, Collins was appointed Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation by Premier Tom Marshall.[3]

Electoral record
2015 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
LiberalColin Holloway2476
Progressive ConservativeSandy Collins2422
  NDP Bert Blundon 763
2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeSandy Collins2,78563.15%–
     NDP Robin Brentnall 648 14.69%
LiberalRyan Lane63114.31%
     Independent John Baird 346 7.85%

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By-Election, November 26, 2009 On the resignation of Paul Oram, October 7, 2009
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Progressive ConservativeSandy Collins239855.02%–
LiberalJohn Baird166338.15%
     NDP Robin Brentnall 297 6.81%

References
  1. "Conservatives win Terra Nova byelection". CBC News, November 26, 2009.
  2. "Premier Dunderdale Appoints New Cabinet, Announces Departmental Restructuring". Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. 28 October 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
  3. "Collins in cabinet". The Beacon. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
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