Valerie Docherty

She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2007 provincial election. She represented the electoral district of Kellys Cross-Cumberland as a member of the Liberal Party for two terms. She is a graduate of the University of Prince Edward Island.

Valerie E. Docherty
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for
Kellys Cross-Cumberland
In office
June 12, 2007 – May 4, 2015
Preceded byCarolyn Bertram
Succeeded byPeter Bevan-Baker
Personal details
Political partyLiberal
ResidenceElmwood
Alma materUniversity of Prince Edward Island
Occupationcivil servant, teacher

Valerie E. Docherty is a Canadian politician.

On January 13, 2010, Docherty was replaced in the Provincial Cabinet as minister of Tourism and Culture by Robert Vessey, MLA for York-Oyster Bed.[1] Docherty was reappointed to cabinet in October 2011 as Minister of Community Services, Seniors, Labour and Minister responsible for the Status of Women.[2] She was defeated by Green Party leader Peter Bevan-Baker in the 2015 provincial election.[3]

References
  1. "Ghiz shuffles cabinet". CBC News. January 13, 2010. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
  2. "Veterans bounced from P.E.I. cabinet". CBC News. October 18, 2011. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
  3. "Green Party Leader Peter Bevan-Baker makes P.E.I. political history". CBC News. May 4, 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-05.


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