Carolyn Bertram
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Carolyn Bertram is a Canadian
politician.
She was first elected to the Prince Edward Island Legislature in September 2003 to represent District 17, Crapaud-Hazel Grove. Ms. Bertram served as Opposition Critic for Education, Tourism, the Status of Women and Community and Cultural Affairs. She also has served on a number of Legislative Committees. Ms. Bertram was re-elected in the Provincial General Election on May 2007 as a candidate for the Liberal Party of Prince Edward Island in the new district of Rustico-Emerald.
Before her appointment to Cabinet, Ms. Bertram was a dedicated school teacher at Central Queens Elementary School in Hunter River, and community-minded Member of the Legislative Assembly, representing the people of Crapaud-Hazel Grove.
Ms. Bertram is fluently bilingual and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Prince Edward Island, and a Bachelor of Education Degree from Mount St. Vincent University.
Ms. Bertram has always been actively involved in her community. She serves as the organist and choir director at the Hunter River Presbyterian Church.
Carolyn Bertram was appointed by Premier Robert Ghiz as Minister of Health and Wellness on January 13, 2010; she is also the Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs. Ms. Bertram previously served as Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour and Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, and Acadian and Francophone Affairs.
As Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, Ms. Bertram led many initiatives in supporting Island communities and the cultural community of Prince Edward Island, including:
· The creation of the $27.5 million Island Community Fund;
· The signing of three Federal/Provincial Bilateral Agreements for Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living;
· Delivering on the Report from the Commissioner on Land and Local Governance;
· The creation of the Learning Elders Arts Program (LEAP);
· The signing of the MOU for a Maritime Radio System;
· Secured over $1 million to support Fire Services across PEI;
· Delivered on revision to the Employment Standards Act;
· Minister responsible for the 2009 Canada Summer Games;
· Government's commitment to implement key recommendations of the comprehensive heritage study, Charting a Course "a Study of Heritage on PEI"; including the creation of a centrally-located provincial museum;
· Negotiating the $270 million Canada and Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Framework Agreement; and
· The creation of an Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat within the Provincial Government.
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politician.
She was first elected to the Prince Edward Island Legislature in September 2003 to represent District 17, Crapaud-Hazel Grove. Ms. Bertram served as Opposition Critic for Education, Tourism, the Status of Women and Community and Cultural Affairs. She also has served on a number of Legislative Committees. Ms. Bertram was re-elected in the Provincial General Election on May 2007 as a candidate for the Liberal Party of Prince Edward Island in the new district of Rustico-Emerald.
Before her appointment to Cabinet, Ms. Bertram was a dedicated school teacher at Central Queens Elementary School in Hunter River, and community-minded Member of the Legislative Assembly, representing the people of Crapaud-Hazel Grove.
Ms. Bertram is fluently bilingual and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Prince Edward Island, and a Bachelor of Education Degree from Mount St. Vincent University.
Ms. Bertram has always been actively involved in her community. She serves as the organist and choir director at the Hunter River Presbyterian Church.
Carolyn Bertram was appointed by Premier Robert Ghiz as Minister of Health and Wellness on January 13, 2010; she is also the Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs. Ms. Bertram previously served as Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour and Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, and Acadian and Francophone Affairs.
As Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, Ms. Bertram led many initiatives in supporting Island communities and the cultural community of Prince Edward Island, including:
· The creation of the $27.5 million Island Community Fund;
· The signing of three Federal/Provincial Bilateral Agreements for Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living;
· Delivering on the Report from the Commissioner on Land and Local Governance;
· The creation of the Learning Elders Arts Program (LEAP);
· The signing of the MOU for a Maritime Radio System;
· Secured over $1 million to support Fire Services across PEI;
· Delivered on revision to the Employment Standards Act;
· Minister responsible for the 2009 Canada Summer Games;
· Government's commitment to implement key recommendations of the comprehensive heritage study, Charting a Course "a Study of Heritage on PEI"; including the creation of a centrally-located provincial museum;
· Negotiating the $270 million Canada and Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Framework Agreement; and
· The creation of an Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat within the Provincial Government.