1. Nicholas Simons was the Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, representing the riding of Powell River-Sunshine Coast from 2005 until 2024, as a member of the New Democratic Party.
10 Facts About Nicholas Simons
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Nicholas Simons studied criminology at university, graduating with a bachelor's degree from University of Ottawa and master's degree from Simon Fraser University.
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Nicholas Simons has been a consultant for the federal, Northwest Territories and First Nations governments in areas of law reform and child welfare.
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Nicholas Simons served as the executive director of health and social development for the Sechelt Nation from 1997 until 2005.
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Nicholas Simons negotiated funding for innovative preventative health and social services.
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Nicholas Simons was re-elected in 2009,2013,2017 and 2020.
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Nicholas Simons was one of four openly gay members of the provincial legislature.
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Nicholas Simons is rumoured to be one of thirteen provincial caucus members who forced the resignation of Carole James from her position as leader of the BC NDP.
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Nicholas Simons declared his candidacy in the subsequent leadership race on January 5,2011, but withdrew on April 7 and threw his support behind John Horgan.
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Nicholas Simons is a cellist, whose musical credits include several tracks on Rise Against's 2004 album Siren Song of the Counter Culture.