Belinda Stronach
Belinda Caroline Stronach PC (born May 2, 1966) is a Canadian businesswoman and philanthropist, and was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of Canada from 2004 to 2008. Originally elected as a Conservative, she later crossed the floor to join the Liberals. From May 17, 2005, to February 6, 2006, Stronach was the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal in the government of Paul Martin. After leaving politics, she served as the executive vice-chairman of Magna International, Canada's largest automotive parts manufacturer, until December 31, 2010.
The Honourable Belinda Stronach | |
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Stronach in a corporate approved image in February 2018 | |
| Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development | |
| In office May 17, 2005 – February 5, 2006 | |
| Prime Minister | Paul Martin |
| Preceded by | Lucienne Robillard |
| Succeeded by | Diane Finley (Human Resources and Social Development) |
| Member of Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora | |
| In office June 28, 2004 – October 14, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Lois Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Belinda Caroline Stronach May 2, 1966 Newmarket, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal (2005–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Conservative (before 2005) |
| Spouse(s) | Donald J. Walker (div.) Johann Olav Koss (div.) |
| Children | 2, Nicole Walker and Frank Walker |
| Parent(s) | Elfriede Stronach (mother) and Frank Stronach (father) |
| Residence(s) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, The Stronach Group |
Stronach is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of The Stronach Group and the founder and chair of The Belinda Stronach Foundation, a Canadian charitable organization. She also co-founded Acasta Enterprises and served as its director until 2017, when she resigned from the board.
In the early 2000s, Stronach was highlighted by the World Economic Forum and by media outlets National Post and Fortune Magazine as a promising future leader.