Doug Currie

Douglas W. Currie
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for
Charlottetown-Parkdale
In office
June 12, 2007 – October 19, 2017
Preceded by Elmer MacFadyen
Succeeded by Hannah Bell
Personal details
Born Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island[1]
Political party Liberal
Residence Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Occupation

Educator, Hockey Coach

Official website
Personal website

Douglas W. Currie is a Canadian politician.

He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in 2007, 2011 and 2015. He represented the electoral district of Charlottetown-Parkdale until his resignation in 2017, and is a member of the Liberal Party.

In May 2007, Currie served as Minister of Health, Social Services and Seniors.

In May 2008, Currie represented Provincial and Territorial Ministries of Health as part of the Canadian delegation to the World Health Organization Forum in Geneva, Switzerland. As Health Minister Currie helped establish the Integrated Health System Project, which focused on operational improvements and service realignment to improve health services for Islanders. The Government’s vision of One Island Future – One Island Health System guided this project.

From January 2010 to Fall 2011 Currie served as Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Attorney General.[2] During this time, Currie implemented the Public Education Governance Review for the Province of Prince Edward Island and was the driving force behind several key changes to Prince Edward Island’s education system.

In October 2011, Currie was appointed Minister of Health and Wellness and Minister Responsible for Sport and Recreation.[3][4] Currie led the renewal and implementation of the Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, the creation of Health PEI, and the transformation of the provincial health care system.

In February 2015, Currie was appointed Minister of Health and Wellness, Minister Responsible for Sport and Recreation and Minister Responsible for Municipal Affairs.[5]

In May 2015, Currie was appointed Minister of Health and Wellness, Minister Responsible for Sport and Recreation and Minister of Family and Human Services.[6][7]

On January 7, 2016, Currie was appointed Minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture.[8] Currie said his priority will be focussing on discussions with new education councils, teachers, and parents.

"I loved my time in health but I have 20 years experience in education," said Currie, adding that he's also a parent to school-age children.

Currie resigned as Education Minister and MLA on October 19, 2017.[9]

Born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island,[1] Currie grew up in District 11 Charlottetown-Parkdale where he currently lives with his two daughters. He holds a BA and BEd degree from the University of Prince Edward Island and a M.Ed. from the University of New Brunswick. Currie was a school teacher and principal of Birchwood Intermediate School. He served as Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations for the University of Prince Edward Island.

References

  1. 1 2 Lumley, Elizabeth Canadian Who's Who, 2008 v. 43 ISBN 978-0-8020-4071-8
  2. ↑ "Ghiz shuffles cabinet". CBC News. January 13, 2010. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  3. ↑ "Veterans bounced from P.E.I. cabinet". CBC News. October 18, 2011. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  4. ↑ "Ghiz announces new cabinet; Brown, Bertram lose portfolios". The Guardian. October 18, 2011. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  5. ↑ "Wade MacLauchlan sworn in as premier, reduces cabinet". The Guardian. February 23, 2015. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  6. ↑ "P.E.I. cabinet restructured under MacLauchlan". CBC News. May 20, 2015. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  7. ↑ "PEI Premier Wade MacLauchlan names new, lean nine-member cabinet". The Globe and Mail. May 20, 2015. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  8. ↑ "P.E.I. cabinet shuffle: Tina Mundy, Robert Henderson in, Hal Perry out". CBC News. January 7, 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  9. ↑ "Education Minister Doug Currie resigns". The Guardian. October 19, 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
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