Carolyn Bertram (born 21 April 1976) is a

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politician. She represented the electoral districts of Crapaud-Hazel Grove and Rustico-Emerald in the

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from 2003 to 2015. She was a member of the

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Education and early career

Bertram received a

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from the

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and a

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from

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, and was a teacher by career.

Political career

She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2003 provincial election for the electoral district of Crapaud-Hazel Grove. In the 2007 election, she stood in the district of Rustico-Emerald, and was re-elected. On June 12, 2007, Bertram was appointed to the

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as Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour. In January 2010, Bertram was moved to Minister of Health and Wellness. Following her re-election in the 2011 election, Bertram was dropped from cabinet. On November 1, 2011, she was elected

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. Bertram did not seek re-election in

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Electoral record

References

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