Brenda Mary Robertson, CM, ONB (born May 23, 1929) is a Canadian politician and former Senator. She was the first woman elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick and the first woman to become a cabinet minister in the province.Born in Sussex, New Brunswick, she was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick representing the district of Albert in 1967 and was re-elected four times (1970, 1974, 1978, and 1982) representing the district of Riverview.
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| - Brenda Mary Robertson, CM, ONB (born May 23, 1929) is a Canadian politician and former Senator. She was the first woman elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick and the first woman to become a cabinet minister in the province.Born in Sussex, New Brunswick, she was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick representing the district of Albert in 1967 and was re-elected four times (1970, 1974, 1978, and 1982) representing the district of Riverview.
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- Robertson, Brenda
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| - Chairman, Standing Committee on Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders (1991–1996)
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- MLAforRiverview
- Minister of Health (1976 & 1978–1982)
- Minister of Social Program Reform (1982–1984)
- Minister of Social Services (1972–1974)
- Minister of Welfare (1971–1972)
- Minister of Youth (1970–1974)
- Senatorfor Riverview, New Brunswick
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