Paula Biggar
| Paula Biggar | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Tyne Valley-Linkletter | |
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Assumed office June 12, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal |
Paula Biggar is a Canadian politician.
She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2007 provincial election.[1] She represents the electoral district of Tyne Valley-Linkletter and is a member of the Liberal Party.[1] She previously held the title of "Deputy Speaker" of the House.[1]
A native of Prince County, Biggar received a diploma in Public Administration from the University of Prince Edward Island and was an educational assistant and municipal councillor prior to being elected.[1] She lives in Bideford.[1]
On May 20, 2015, Biggar was appointed to the Executive Council of Prince Edward Island as Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy.[2][3] She was given an additional role as Minister responsible for the Status of Women when Tina Mundy resigned from cabinet the following day.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Paula Biggar MLA bio". The Government of Prince Edward Island. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
- ↑ "P.E.I. cabinet restructured under MacLauchlan". CBC News. May 20, 2015. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
- ↑ "PEI Premier Wade MacLauchlan names new, lean nine-member cabinet". The Globe and Mail. May 20, 2015. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
- ↑ "Liberal Tina Mundy resigns from cabinet: cites 'financial matter'". CBC News. May 21, 2015. Retrieved 2016-06-03.