Cathy McGregor

Catherine McGregor (born June 8, 1955) was an educator and political figure in British Columbia.[1] She represented Kamloops in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1996 to 2001 as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.

Cathy McGregor
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Kamloops
In office
May 28, 1996 – May 16, 2001
Preceded byArthur Charbonneau
Succeeded byClaude Richmond
Personal details
Born (1955-06-08) June 8, 1955
Victoria, British Columbia
Professionteacher

She was educated at the University of Victoria and Simon Fraser University. McGregor taught elementary school for 19 years and also served as a teacher librarian. She served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Municipal Affairs, as Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks and as Minister of Advanced Education, Training and Technology and Minister Responsible for Youth.[2] McGregor was defeated by Claude Richmond when she ran for reelection in 2001.[3][4]

References
  1. Always an activist: Cathy McGregor learned about politics in school and it's been an education ever since: [Final Edition] Michele Young Daily News Staff Reporter. Kamloops Daily News [Kamloops, B.C] 10 May 2001: A1 / FRONT.
  2. "Hon. Cathy McGregor". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
  3. "Electoral History of British Columbia, Supplement, 1987–2001" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
  4. Where Are They Now? Former MLA teaching at University of Victoria
British Columbia Provincial Government of Ujjal Dosanjh
Cabinet posts (3)
Predecessor Office Successor
Graeme Bowbrick Minister of Advanced Education, Training & Technology
November 1, 2000 – June 5, 2001		 Shirley Bond[1]
Graeme Bowbrick Minister Responsible for Youth
November 1, 2000 – June 5, 2001		 Ministry Abolished
Jim Doyle Minister of Transportation and Highways
February 29, 2000 – November 1, 2000		 Jim Doyle
British Columbia Provincial Government of Glen Clark
Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Paul Ramsey Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks
January 6, 1997 – July 21, 1999		 Joan Sawicki


  1. as Minister of Advanced Education
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