Eric Robinson (Canadian politician)

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Eric Robinson
Deputy Premier of Manitoba
In office
November 3, 2009 – May 3, 2016
Serving with Rosann Wowchuk until 2011
PremierGreg Selinger
Preceded byRosann Wowchuk
Succeeded byHeather Stefanson
Manitoba Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs
In office
November 3, 2009 – April 19, 2016
PremierGreg Selinger
Preceded byOscar Lathlin
Succeeded byEileen Clarke
In office
October 5, 1999 – September 25, 2002
PremierGary Doer
Preceded byDavid Newman
Succeeded byOscar Lathlin
Manitoba Minister of Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport
In office
September 25, 2002 – November 3, 2009
PremierGary Doer
Preceded byRon Lemieux
Succeeded byFlor Marcelino
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
In office
October 4, 2011 – April 19, 2016
Preceded bynew constituency
Succeeded byJudy Klassen
ConstituencyKewatinook
In office
September 21, 1993 – October 4, 2011
Preceded byElijah Harper
Succeeded byconstituency abolished
ConstituencyRupertsland
Personal details
Born (1953-02-05) February 5, 1953 (age 68)
Norway House, Manitoba
Political partyNew Democratic Party

Eric Robinson (born February 5, 1953)[1] is an Aboriginal politician in Manitoba, Canada.[2][3] He was previously a member of the Manitoba legislature, and a cabinet minister in the New Democratic government of Greg Selinger.[3]

Born in Norway House, Manitoba, he was placed in a residential school at the age of five.[1] Robinson is a member of the Cross Lake First Nation,[3] covered under Treaty 5.[4] Robinson worked at a variety of jobs including dishwasher in Churchill, an addiction counsellor in British Columbia and a radio disc jockey. He has been active in Aboriginal issues for several years, and has worked for the Assembly of First Nations and the , as well as other organizations promoting native rights within Canada.[1]

Before entering provincial politics, Robinson was also a producer and broadcaster for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation,[3] and worked for Native Communications Incorporated. In 1985, he co-authored a work entitled Infested Blanket, an historical indictment of the Canadian government's past dealings with Aboriginal peoples.[5]

Robinson entered provincial politics on September 21, 1993, winning a by-election in the northern riding of Rupertsland[2] (he replaced Elijah Harper in the assembly).[6] Running for the NDP, Robinson received 1697 votes; his closest opponent, Liberal George Munroe, received 1023.

Robinson was easily re-elected in the provincial election of 1995,[7] and served as the NDP's critic for Aboriginal and Northern Affairs.[3] Also in 1995, he supported Lorne Nystrom for leader of the federal New Democratic Party.

After the NDP won a majority government in the 1999 election,[8] Premier Gary Doer named Robinson Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs with responsibility for the on October 5, 1999.[2] Following a cabinet shuffle on September 25, 2002, he became Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism with responsibility for Sport.[2]

In 2003, Robinson supported Bill Blaikie's campaign to become leader of the federal NDP.[9] In the 2003 provincial election, Robinson was re-elected with over 86% of the vote in his riding.[10] He was returned again in the 2007 election.[11] In 2007, he was reassigned as Minister of Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport.[2]

Election history[]

2016 Manitoba general election[]

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2016 Manitoba general election: Kewatinook
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Judy Klassen 1,565 49.73 +48.37 $30,958.72
New Democratic Eric Robinson 1,207 38.35 –18.46 $34,619.23
Progressive Conservative Edna Nabess 375 11.92 –26.70 $24,449.08
Total valid votes 3,147 100.0  
Total rejected and declined ballots 135 4.11
Turnout 3,282 24.31
Eligible voters 13,500
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +33.42
Source: Elections Manitoba[12][13]

2011 Manitoba general election[]

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2011 Manitoba general election: Kewatinook
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Eric Robinson 2,043 56.81 −1.40 $39,824.28
Progressive Conservative Michael Birch 1,389 38.62 +2.87 $35,204.76
Green Philip Green 94 2.61 – $1,571.33
Liberal Orville Woodford 49 1.36 −4.26 $0
Total valid votes 3,574 99.39
Rejected and declined ballots 22
Turnout 3,596 35.68
Electors on the lists 10,081
New Democratic hold Swing -
Source: Elections Manitoba[14]

2007 Manitoba general election[]

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2007 Manitoba general election: Rupertsland
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Eric Robinson 2,092 58.21 $23,296.64
Progressive Conservative David Harper 1,285 35.75 $8,233.12
Liberal Earl Fontaine 202 5.62 – $3,911.36
Total valid votes 3,579 99.58
Rejected and declined ballots 15
Turnout 3,594 33.34
Electors on the lists 10,780
New Democratic hold Swing -

Source:Elections Manitoba[15]

2003 Manitoba general election[]

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2003 Manitoba general election: Rupertsland
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Eric Robinson 2,203 87.52 +28.23 $17,690.80
Liberal Orville Woodford 162 6.43 -14.36 $2,564.46
Progressive Conservative Cory Phillips 152 6.04 -13.87 $450.94
New Democratic hold Swing -
Source: Elections Manitoba[16]

1999 Manitoba general election[]

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1999 Manitoba general election: Rupertsland
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Eric Robinson 2,007 58.94 $25,058.00
Liberal Darcy Wood 708 20.79 – $28,387.14
Progressive Conservative Fred Harper 678 19.91 $31,774.52
Total valid votes 3,392 99.62
Rejected and declined ballots 12
Turnout 3,405 38.72
Electors on the lists 8,793

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "A mom beaten, a son changed". Winnipeg Free Press. August 29, 2013. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "MLA Biographies - Living". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. November 4, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Eric Robinson". Province of Manitoba. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  4. ^ "Lands". Cross Lake Band. Archived from the original on March 25, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  5. ^ Robinson, Eric; Quinney, Henry Bird (1985). The infested blanket: Canada's constitution, genocide of Indian nations. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Queenston House Pub. ISBN 978-0-920273-00-5.
  6. ^ "Manitoba Votes 2003 - Riding Profiles: Rupertsland". CBC News. 2003. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  7. ^ "Results - 1995 General Election". Elections Manitoba. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  8. ^ "Manitoba Chooses NDP" (fee required). The Hamilton Spectator. Canadian Press. September 22, 1999. section C, p. 1. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  9. ^ "Cross Canada Support for Bill". Bill Blaikie, Elmwood—Transcona. Archived from the original on April 1, 2007. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  10. ^ "Electoral Division of Rupertsland: Summary of Official Results". Official Results — 38th General Election. Elections Manitoba. Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  11. ^ "Rupertsland: Summary of Official Results". Official Results — 39th General Election. Elections Manitoba. Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  12. ^ "Candidates: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  13. ^ "41st General Election Official Results" (PDF). Elections Manitoba. 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  14. ^ "Candidates: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  15. ^ http://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Results/39_division_results/39_rupertsland_summary_results.html - 2007 results
  16. ^ "Candidates: 41st General Election". Elections Manitoba. 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2018.

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