Linda Reid
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The Honourable Linda Reid MLA |
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| 37th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
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Assumed office June 26, 2013 |
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| Premier | Christy Clark |
| Lieutenant Governor | Judith Guichon |
| Preceded by | Bill Barisoff |
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Richmond South Centre Richmond East (1991-2017) |
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Assumed office October 17, 1991 |
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| Preceded by | Riding Established |
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June 27, 1959 Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Linda Reid is a Canadian politician. She serves as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. She was first elected in 1991 to represent the riding of Richmond East and was re-elected in 1996, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013. Reid served as Minister of State for Childcare from June 2005 to June 2009 and the Minister of State for Early Childhood Development from June 2001 to June 2005. She also served as the Deputy Speaker from 2009 until 2013.
Reid was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1959. She attended the University of British Columbia where she earned her education degree. She went on to earn a Master of Arts degree from UBC, specializing in education, exceptional learners, language acquisition, and public administration. Prior to her election to the Legislative Assembly, Reid worked as a language therapist, teacher and school administrator for the Richmond School District.
October 17, 2011, marked the 20th anniversary of Reid’s election to the Legislative Assembly. This makes her one of the longest serving MLAs in British Columbia at present and the only one to have served consecutive terms for over 20 years.
Prior to her appointment as Deputy Speaker, Reid served as Minister of State for Early Childhood Development (2001–2005) and Minister of State for Childcare (2005–2009). As Minister for Early Childhood Development, Reid oversaw the creation of 6,000 new childcare spaces in British Columbia. In 2002, Reid created an individualized funding model for children with autism spectrum disorder which takes into account the individual needs of each child and is provided on a monthly basis. Also in 2002, Reid announced the creation of the BC Early Childhood Development Legacy Fund, which supports community initiatives to support children under the age of 6. As Minister for Childcare, Reid oversaw the Boost BC program in 2007, which distributed free booster seats to low-income families to coincide with the passing of new requirements that children between 20-40 lbs use a booster seat in vehicles.
Reid previously served in a variety of critic roles for the Official Opposition, including children and families, health, attorney general, municipal affairs, and science, technology and research. She was also the Opposition Caucus Chair from 1991 to 1992. Reid has served on Treasury Board, and on the Select Standing Committee to Appoint a Child, Youth and Family Advocate, the Select Standing Committee to Appoint a Police Complaints Commissioner, the Select Standing Committee on Transportation, Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations.
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