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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

Provincial / Territorial Political Experience
^ Provincial / Territorial Political Affiliation
Political AffiliationProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal Party Newfoundland and Labrador -
^ Provincial / Territorial Constituency
ConstituenciesProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
The Straits-White Bay North Newfoundland and Labrador 1999.02.09 - 2000.10.16
Bay of Islands Newfoundland and Labrador 1996.02.22 - 1999.02.08
^ Provincial / Territorial Assembly
AssemblyProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
House of Assembly Newfoundland and Labrador 1996.02.22 - 2000.10.16
^ Provincial / Territorial Responsibilities
Newfoundland and Labrador

ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Premier 1996.01.26 - 2000.10.15
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs 1996.01.26 - 2000.10.16
Selected Publications This bibliography includes books, chapters in books and journal articles written, edited, compiled or translated solely by the parliamentarian or with others.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the following information. Should you find any errors or omissions, please contact us at the following e-mail address: parlinfo@parl.gc.ca

^ Sole Author Articles
  • As good as gold: the federal government is committed to innovation and research.
    Canadian Chemical News. 53 (6):30 June 2001.

  • Forging strong ongoing relationships: successful partnerships between government & the third sector.
    Association. 16 (5):6 Aug./Sep. 1999.

  • Newfoundland and Labrador: exploring new frontiers for the next century.
    CIM Bulletin. Montreal : 90 (1013):42 Sept. 1997.


^ Multiple Authors Books
  • All in good time . Tobin, Brian with John Lawrence Reynolds.
    Toronto : Penguin Canada; 2002. x, 273 p.


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