Katherine Whittred
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Katherine Anne Whittred was a Canadian
politician. She was a BC Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
, from 1996 to 2009, representing the riding of North Vancouver-Lonsdale
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Whittred was first elected in 1996
, defeating NDP Cabinet Minister and well known political commentator David Schreck. She served as chair of the Liberal caucus while in opposition, and served in the cabinet of Gordon Campbell from 2001 to 2004 as Minister of State
for Intermediate, Long Term and Home Care. Whittred was appointed Deputy Speaker on November 6, 2007.
In March 2006, Whittred introduced a Motion in the Legislature to abolish the practice of mandatory retirement. In May 2007, Bill 31 was passed, which amended the Human Rights Code
to eliminate mandatory retirement based on age.
Whittred studied at the University of Calgary
where she obtained a Bachelor of Education degree. Before her election to the Legislative Assembly, she worked as a secondary school teacher with the Burnaby School District
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
politician. She was a BC Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is one of two components of the Parliament of British Columbia, the provincial parliament ....
, from 1996 to 2009, representing the riding of North Vancouver-Lonsdale
North Vancouver-Lonsdale
North Vancouver-Lonsdale is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada.For other current and historical North Shore and City of Vancouver ridings, please see Vancouver - Demographics :...
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Whittred was first elected in 1996
British Columbia general election, 1996
The British Columbia general election of 1996 was the thirty sixth provincial election in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. It was held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The election was called on April 30, 1996, and held on May 28, 1996...
, defeating NDP Cabinet Minister and well known political commentator David Schreck. She served as chair of the Liberal caucus while in opposition, and served in the cabinet of Gordon Campbell from 2001 to 2004 as Minister of State
Minister of state (Canada)
A Minister of State is a junior cabinet minister in the Canadian Cabinet, usually given specific responsibilities to assist a senior cabinet minister in a specific area....
for Intermediate, Long Term and Home Care. Whittred was appointed Deputy Speaker on November 6, 2007.
In March 2006, Whittred introduced a Motion in the Legislature to abolish the practice of mandatory retirement. In May 2007, Bill 31 was passed, which amended the Human Rights Code
British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal is a quasi-judicial human rights body in British Columbia, Canada. It was established under the British Columbia Human Rights Code...
to eliminate mandatory retirement based on age.
Whittred studied at the University of Calgary
University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1966 the U of C is composed of 14 faculties and more than 85 research institutes and centres.More than 25,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate students are currently...
where she obtained a Bachelor of Education degree. Before her election to the Legislative Assembly, she worked as a secondary school teacher with the Burnaby School District
School District 41 Burnaby
School District 41 Burnaby is a school district in British Columbia. The district serves the Municipality of Burnaby immediately east of Vancouver. A board of seven trustees manages this district. This elementary school has a population of around 1012 students from Kindergarten to Grade 7....
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