Rima Berns-McGown
Rima Berns-McGown is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election.[1] She represents the riding of Beaches—East York as a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party.
Rima Berns-McGown | |
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| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Beaches—East York | |
| Assumed office June 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Potts |
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| Born | South Africa |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Occupation | Author, researcher and professor |
Berns-McGown is part of Ontario's first ever Black Caucus, alongside NDP caucus colleagues Laura Mae Lindo, Faisal Hassan, Jill Andrew and Kevin Yarde.[2]
References
- Nickle, David (June 7, 2018). "NDP reclaims Beaches-East York with Rima Berns-McGown". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- "NDP establishes first official Black Caucus in Ontario History". Ontario New Democratic Party, April 15, 2019.
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