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 by	Paul Oram
Succeeded by	District Abolished
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office May 1, 2014 – December 14, 2015
Preceded by	Terry French
Succeeded by	Christopher Mitchelmore
Personal details
Born	October 6, 1978 Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Residence	Glovertown
Occupation	Teacher, 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	%	±%
	Liberal	Colin Holloway	2476
	Progressive Conservative	Sandy Collins	2422
	NDP	Bert Blundon	763

2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Progressive Conservative	Sandy Collins	2,785	63.15%	–
	NDP	Robin Brentnall	648	14.69%
	Liberal	Ryan Lane	631	14.31%
	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 Conservative	Sandy Collins	2398	55.02%	–
	Liberal	John Baird	1663	38.15%
	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.

External links

• Sandy Collins' PC Party biography