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TOBIN, The Hon. Brian Vincent, P.C., O.C.
Picture of TOBIN, The Hon. Brian Vincent, P.C., O.C.
Photographer:
Andy Shott, House of Commons photographer
© House of Commons 2001
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1954.10.21
Place of Birth: Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Profession | Occupation: Executive assistant, journalist, news reporter/announcer
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 6246 Days (17 years, 1 month, 7 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Bonavista--Trinity--Conception, Newfoundland and Labrador Resignation. To spend more time with his family. Liberal 2000.11.27 Elected
Humber--St. Barbe--Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador Resignation. Enters provincial politics (Newfoundland). Becomes leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Premier of Newfoundland. Liberal 1993.10.25 Elected
Humber--St. Barbe--Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal 1988.11.21 Elected
Humber--Port au Port--St. Barbe, Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal 1984.09.04 Elected
Humber--Port au Port--St. Barbe, Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal 1980.02.18 Elected

^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal 2000.11.27 - 2002.01.25
Liberal 1980.02.18 - 1996.01.25

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Industry Resignation. To spend more time with his family. 2000.10.17 - 2002.01.14
Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 2000.10.17 - 2002.01.14
Minister of Western Economic Diversification 2000.10.17 - 2002.01.14
Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec 2000.10.17 - 2002.01.14
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Resignation. Enters provincial politics (Newfoundland). Becomes leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Premier of Newfoundland. 1993.11.04 - 1996.01.08

Regional Minister

RegionTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Newfoundland and Labrador 2000 - 2002
Newfoundland and Labrador 1993.11 - 1996.01.08

Parliamentary Secretary

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans 1981.10.01 - 1984.02.29

Caucus Chair

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal Party Caucus Chair 1989.03 - 1990

Critic

Area of ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Employment 1990.09 - 1992
Transport 1988.01 - 1990.09
Privatization 1987.01.16 - 1987.01.21
Regional Industrial Expansion 1987.01 - 1988.01
Forestry 1984.10.11 - 1987.01.15

Assistant / Associate Critic

Area of ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Transport 1985.08.27 - 1987.01.15

^ Committees - House of Commons
Chair

CommitteeSession
Special Committee on Employment Opportunities for the '80s 32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)

Vice-Chair

CommitteeSession
Standing Committee on Regional Development 32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)
Subcommittee on DREE Programmes (Quebec) of the Standing Committee on Regional Development 32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)

Member

CommitteeSession
Legislative Committee E on Bill C-38 33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)
Legislative Committee H on Bill C-26 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-25 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-280 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-5 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-52 33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-75 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-76 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-85 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-88 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Special Committee on a National Trading Corporation 32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)
Special Committee on Subject Matter of Bill C-80 (Firearms) 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Special Committee on the Review of the Employment Equity Act 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Forestry 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
32nd Parl., 2nd Session (1983.12.07 - 1984.07.09)
32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)
Standing Committee on Labour, Employment and Immigration 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)
Standing Committee on Regional Development 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
32nd Parl., 2nd Session (1983.12.07 - 1984.07.09)
Standing Committee on Regional Industrial Expansion 33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)
Standing Committee on Transport 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)
33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Subcommittee on Labour and Employment of the Standing Committee on Labour, Employment and Immigration 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)


^ Committees - Cabinet
Member

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Government Communications 2001.01.09 - 2002.01.14
Treasury Board 2000.10.17 - 2002.01.14
Economic Union 2000.10.17 - 2002.01.14
Economic Development Policy 1993.12.10 - 1996
Social Development Policy 1993.12.10 - 1996


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