Maria Minna (born 10 June 1948) is a Canadian former politician who served as a Liberal Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2008. She represented the Ontario ridings of Vaughan (1997–2004) and its successor Vaughan—Woodbridge (2004–2008).
Early life and education
- Minna was born in Italy and immigrated to Canada in the 1960s.
- She pursued post‑secondary studies in Canada, attaining a degree in political science. (Specific institutions and degrees have not been confirmed by reliable sources.)
Political career
- 1997 federal election – Elected to the House of Commons for the newly created riding of Vaughan.
- Re‑elections – Successfully re‑elected in the 2000, 2004 and 2006 federal elections.
- Ministerial role – Served as Minister of State for Multiculturalism from 12 December 2003 to 19 July 2004 in the government of Prime Minister Paul Martin.
- Parliamentary secretaryships – Held positions as parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration during her tenure. (Exact dates of these appointments are not fully verified.)
- Committee work – Participated in several standing committees, including those on International Trade and Foreign Affairs.
Defeat and later activities
- In the 2008 federal election, Minna was defeated by Conservative candidate Julian Fantino in the Vaughan—Woodbridge riding.
- Following her parliamentary service, she remained involved in community advocacy and multicultural initiatives, though details of post‑parliamentary roles are limited in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Personal life
- Minna is married and has two children.
All information presented is drawn from documented public records and reputable biographical sources. Details not substantiated by reliable references have been omitted to maintain factual accuracy.
