Colleen Beaumier (born November 8, 1944) is a Canadian politician, serving currently as an MP for the riding of Brampton West.

Pre-politics

Born in Chatham, Ontario, she studied at the University of Windsor, earning a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). She then taught at the Ontario School for Mentally Challenged Children , worked as a controller at a trucking firm, volunteered for ten years helping immigrants and refugees settle and find work in Canada, served as a community member of the Ontario Parole Board. At the time of her election, she was the Vice-President of a firm employing more than 100 people.

Political career

In 1993, she was elected to the riding of Brampton . In 1997, she won the seat to Brampton West--Mississauga , and a third mandate on November 27, 2000. In 2003 she was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue. She defeated Tony Clement in 2004.

External references

• Biography on the Liberal Party of Canada website

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The electoral district was abolished in 2003.

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