Nicholas Simons
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Nicholas Simons MLA |
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| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Powell River-Sunshine Coast |
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Assumed office May 17, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Harold Long |
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| Political party | New Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Scott Scobbie |
| Website | [1] |
Nicholas Simons is a Canadian politician. He is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of British Columbia, and member of the New Democratic Party. He represents the riding of Powell River-Sunshine Coast.
Simons was a candidate in the 2004 federal election, for the riding of West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast. While he was not elected, the experience convinced him to run in the provincial election the following year. In 2005, Simons was elected, and became the MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast. He was re-elected in 2009. He is one of four openly gay members of the provincial legislature.
In the legislature, Simons has served as chair of the Caucus Social Policy Committee, critic for Tourism, Sport and the Arts, and as critic for the Ministry for Children and Family Development.
He is rumoured to be one of thirteen provincial caucus members who forced the resignation of Carole James from her position as leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party. James announced her resignation on December 6, after consulting with a group of caucus members opposed to her continued leadership.
He declared his candidacy in the 2011 leadership race on January 5, 2011.
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