Carolyn Bennett

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carolyn Bennett
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Dec 20, 1950(1950-12-20)
Age	74
Birthplace	Toronto
Country	Canada
Horoscope	Aquarius

Carolyn Bennett Biography

Carolyn Bennett is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 20, 1950 in Toronto, Canada. In the 39th Parliament, Bennett was the Official Opposition critic for social development, social economy, seniors, persons with disabilities, and public health.

Bennett ran for public office in the 1995 Ontario provincial election as a candidate of the Ontario Liberal Party. Running in the riding of St. Andrew—St. Patrick, she lost to Progressive Conservative candidate Isabel Bassett by about 3,500 votes.

Bennett was more successful in the 1997 federal election, defeating her closest opponent in St. Paul’s by almost 15,000 votes. She was re-elected by increased margins in the elections of 2000 and 2004.

She was chair of the Canada-Israel Friendship Group from 1999 to 2003 and is a member of Liberal Parliamentarians for Israel.

Bennett received her certification in family medicine in 1976. Bennett worked as a family physician at Wellesley Hospital and Women’s College Hospital in Toronto from 1977 to 1997 and was a founding partner in Bedford Medical Associates. She was also president of the medical staff association of Women’s College Hospital and has a clinical adjunct appointment as an assistant professor in the department of family and community medicine at the University of Toronto. Bennett served on the boards of Havergal College, Women’s College Hospital, the Ontario Medical Association, and the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto.

Carolyn Bennett Net Worth

Carolyn Bennett is one of the richest Politician from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carolyn Bennett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Carolyn Ann Bennett was born in Toronto on December 20, 1950. She attended Havergal College. She obtained a degree in medicine from the University of Toronto in 1974. In 2004, she was awarded an honorary fellowship from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada for her contributions to medicine, especially women’s health.

Carolyn Ann Bennett PC MP (born December 20, 1950) is a Canadian physician and politician. She has served as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Toronto—St. Paul’s, a constituency located in Toronto, Ontario, since 1997. She is a member of the Liberal Party of Canada and was formerly a candidate for its leadership. During the Paul Martin government, Bennett, who was a family physician for twenty years before entering politics, was Minister of State for Public Health and established the Public Health Agency of Canada. She was appointed Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs in the 29th Canadian Ministry, and retained the position after it was renamed Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs. In 1986, Bennett received the Royal Life Saving Society Service Cross, a Commonwealth award recognizing her more than twenty years of distinguished service. In 1990, she was named as one of Simpson’s “Women Who Make a Difference”.

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Who is Carolyn Bennett Dating?

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In the 2006 election, Bennett defeated two main challengers who were both touted as star candidates, Peter Kent of the Conservatives and Paul Summerville of the New Democratic Party. Bennett was re-elected, but lost her cabinet position as the Liberals were defeated. She became only the third opposition MP in the history of St. Paul’s. The riding had once been a noted bellwether, but swung heavily to the Liberals along with most other central Toronto ridings.

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Carolyn Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Carolyn Bennett celebrates birthday on December 20 of every year.

She was re-elected in 2011. In the 41st Parliament, Bennett was the Liberal critic for Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development, and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.

Who is the Minister of Crown indigenous relations and what is their role?

The minister is also more broadly responsible for overall relations between the federal government and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. Marc Miller has been the present minister of Crown–Indigenous relations since October 26, 2021.

Who is the Minister of Indigenous services?

Dear Minister Hajdu : Thank you for agreeing to serve Canadians as Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Who is the MP for St Pauls?

Its current MP is Carolyn Bennett.

Is Carolyn Bennett a doctor?

Carolyn Ann Bennett PC MP (born December 20, 1950) is a Canadian physician and politician who has served as minister of mental health and addictions, and associate minister of health since October 26, 2021. A member of the Liberal Party, she has represented Toronto—St. Paul’s in the House of Commons since 1997.

Who is the head of aboriginal affairs?

Aboriginal Affairs NSW is led by the Head of Aboriginal Affairs, Lil Gordon. There are five directorates within Aboriginal Affairs NSW, each led by a Director. The Registrar of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act is an independent statutory appointment.