Douglas Symons is a former Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of British Columbia from 1991 to 2001, representing the riding of Richmond Centre. As part of the British Columbia Liberal Party caucus, he served as the Official Opposition Critic for Transportation and Highways, BC Transit and BC Ferries.[2]
Doug Symons | |
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| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Richmond Centre | |
| In office October 17, 1991 – May 16, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Greg Halsey-Brandt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Symons Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada[1] |
| Political party | BC Liberal |
| Spouse | Marge Symons |
| Residence(s) | Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia |
| Occupation | teacher |
Symons was educated at the University of British Columbia, receiving a B.Ed. in 1961.[3] Before entering politics, he taught school for 29 years.[2] Running as a BC Liberal candidate, he was first elected MLA for Richmond Centre in the 1991 provincial election, and was re-elected in that riding in 1996.[4] He declined to seek re-election in 2001.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ Canada, G.; Normandin, P.G. (1997). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. Gale Canada. ISBN 9781896413433. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ a b "Mr. Doug Symons". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "The UBC Caucus" (PDF). UBC Alumni Chronicle, Volume 45, Number 3. UBC Alumni Association. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "British Columbia Votes 2009: Richmond Centre". CBC News. Archived from the original on May 18, 2009.
- ^ "B.C. Liberals trying to avoid over-confidence". CBC News. January 10, 2001. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Charlie (September 4, 2012). "Rob Howard becomes Richmond Centre's third straight B.C. Liberal MLA to quit after one term". Georgia Straight. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
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