New speaker in British Columbia.

• Position: CPA Activities: The Canadian Scene - Linda Reid - Brief article

Following the May 14, 2013 provincial election Linda Reid was elected Speaker of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly when it met on June 25, 2013.

Ms. Reid was first elected in 1991 to represent the riding of Richmond East and was reelected in 1996, 2001, 2005, 2009 and 2013. She is currently the longest consistently serving Member of the Legislative Assembly.

A graduate of the University of British Columbia with an education degree she earned a Master of Arts from UBC specializing in education, exceptional learners, language acquisition and public administration. Before her election to the Legislative Assembly, Ms. Reid worked as a language therapist, teacher and school administrator for the Richmond School district.

She was the B.C. Chair for the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind and a Director of the Garden City Hospice Society. She has been active...