Brian Corrin
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Brian Mark Corrin was a politician
in Manitoba, Canada
. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
from 1977 to 1986, sitting as a New Democrat
.
Corrin was educated at the University of Manitoba
(B.A. 1967, LL.B, 1970) and subsequently practiced as a lawyer with the City of Winnipeg Solicitor's Office and then in private practise. From 1974 to 1977, he served as a New Democratic member of the Winnipeg City Council
. During that period he also chaired the provincial Child Welfare Treatment Panel.
He was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in the provincial election of 1977
, defeating Tory
candidate Geoff Dixon by over 1,000 votes in the north-end Winnipeg riding of Wellington. The Tories under Sterling Lyon
won a majority government in this election, and Corrin sat with the opposition for the next four years as shadow Justice Minister.
When the NDP caucus met in 1979 to choose an interim leader following the resignation of Edward Schreyer
, Corrin refused to cast a ballot and criticized the selection process. These actions may have ruined his chances for advancement within the party.
Corrin was easily re-elected in the redistributed riding of Ellice in the provincial election of 1981
, as the NDP won a majority government under Howard Pawley
. He did not receive a position in cabinet
being appointed to be Legislative Assistant
to the Ministers of Urban Affairs and Justice instead. In 1982 he was also appointed Legislative Assistant to the Premier.
In 1983, while still serving in the legislature, Corrin challenged incumbent Bill Norrie
for election as mayor
of Winnipeg. He was resoundingly defeated, due primarily to public opposition to the Pawley government's plans to re-entrench French language services in provincial law. He was also named Queens Counsel that year. He did not seek re-election to the legislature in 1986. In 1985 he was appointed chair of the provincial task force studying the impact of government regulations on business and continued in that role until 1987.
Since 1988 he has worked as a provincial judge.
Politician
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in Manitoba, Canada
Canada
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. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and the lieutenant governor form the Legislature of Manitoba, the legislature of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Fifty-seven members are elected to this assembly in provincial general elections, all in single-member constituencies with first-past-the-post...
from 1977 to 1986, sitting as a New Democrat
New Democratic Party of Manitoba
The New Democratic Party of Manitoba is a social-democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is the provincial wing of the federal New Democratic Party, and is a successor to the Manitoba Co-operative Commonwealth Federation...
.
Corrin was educated at the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
(B.A. 1967, LL.B, 1970) and subsequently practiced as a lawyer with the City of Winnipeg Solicitor's Office and then in private practise. From 1974 to 1977, he served as a New Democratic member of the Winnipeg City Council
Winnipeg City Council
The Winnipeg City Council is the governing body of the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.Members represent wards throughout the city, and are known as councillors.-2006-2010:Council elected in the 2006 election:-2010-2014:...
. During that period he also chaired the provincial Child Welfare Treatment Panel.
He was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in the provincial election of 1977
Manitoba general election, 1977
The Manitoba general election of October 11, 1977 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservative Party, which took 33 seats out of 57...
, defeating Tory
Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is the only right wing political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is also the official opposition party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.-Origins and early years:...
candidate Geoff Dixon by over 1,000 votes in the north-end Winnipeg riding of Wellington. The Tories under Sterling Lyon
Sterling Lyon
Sterling Rufus Lyon, PC, OC was a lawyer, cabinet minister, and the 17th Premier of Manitoba, Canada from 1977 to 1981. His government introduced several fiscally-conservative measures, and was sometimes seen as a local version of the government of Margaret Thatcher in the United Kingdom...
won a majority government in this election, and Corrin sat with the opposition for the next four years as shadow Justice Minister.
When the NDP caucus met in 1979 to choose an interim leader following the resignation of Edward Schreyer
Edward Schreyer
Edward Richard Schreyer , commonly known as Ed Schreyer, is a Canadian politician, diplomat, and statesman who served as Governor General of Canada, the 22nd since Canadian Confederation....
, Corrin refused to cast a ballot and criticized the selection process. These actions may have ruined his chances for advancement within the party.
Corrin was easily re-elected in the redistributed riding of Ellice in the provincial election of 1981
Manitoba general election, 1981
The Manitoba general election of November 17, 1981 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It was won by the opposition New Democratic Party, which took 34 of 57 seats. The governing Progressive Conservative Party took the remaining 23, while the...
, as the NDP won a majority government under Howard Pawley
Howard Pawley
Howard Russell Pawley, PC, OC, OM is a Canadian politician and professor who was the 18th Premier of Manitoba from 1981 to 1988.-Personal life:...
. He did not receive a position in cabinet
Cabinet (government)
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being appointed to be Legislative Assistant
Legislative assistant
A legislative assistant is a legislative staffer who works for a legislator by monitoring pending legislation, conducting research, drafting legislation, giving advice and counsel, and making recommendations....
to the Ministers of Urban Affairs and Justice instead. In 1982 he was also appointed Legislative Assistant to the Premier.
In 1983, while still serving in the legislature, Corrin challenged incumbent Bill Norrie
Bill Norrie
William Norrie, CM, OM, QC was the 39th Mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba and is the former Chancellor of the University of Manitoba....
for election as mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Winnipeg. He was resoundingly defeated, due primarily to public opposition to the Pawley government's plans to re-entrench French language services in provincial law. He was also named Queens Counsel that year. He did not seek re-election to the legislature in 1986. In 1985 he was appointed chair of the provincial task force studying the impact of government regulations on business and continued in that role until 1987.
Since 1988 he has worked as a provincial judge.