Felix Collins | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office October 19, 2012 – 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Nick McGrath |
| Succeeded by | Keith Russell |
| Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office October 2009 – October 19, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Marshall |
| Succeeded by | Darin King |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Placentia - St. Mary's | |
| In office February 21, 2006 – November 30, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Fabian Manning |
| Succeeded by | Sherry Gambin-Walsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | St. Anne's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | Mount Pearl |
Felix Collins MHA, is a Canadian educator, lawyer and politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, and a former Attorney General. Collins served as the member of the House of Assembly for Placentia—St. Mary’s from 2006 to 2015 for the Progressive Conservatives.
Collins entered cabinet in 2009 being appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney General. In 2012, he became Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs. The following year Collins left cabinet when his portfolio was merged with other departments, only to re-enter cabinet months later when he was named Attorney General by Premier Tom Marshall.[1] Collins also served as Attorney General in the Davis government. Collins was a notable figure in the Bill 29, Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act debate in 2012.[2][3]
- ^ "Premier Announces Changes to Cabinet". Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ Antle, Rob (Jun 11, 2012). "N.L. law to clamp down on access to information". CBC News. Retrieved Nov 15, 2020.
- ^ "Emotions run high amid 'racism' talk in N.L. access debate". CBC News. June 14, 2012. Retrieved Nov 15, 2020.