About Belinda Stronach
Belinda Caroline Stronach (born May 2, 1966) is a Canadian businesswoman and former politician. She served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 2004 to 2008, initially as a Conservative and later as a Liberal. During her political career, Stronach served as the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development from May 17, 2005, to February 6, 2006, and Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal from May 17, 2005, to February 6, 2006, both in Paul Martin's Cabinet. The daughter of businessman Frank Stronach, she assumed leadership roles in Magna International and The Stronach Group after leaving politics. == Early life == Stronach was born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, to Austrian parents Elfriede Sallmutter and Frank Stronach, the Magna International founder and chairman. She graduated from Newmarket High School and in 1985 attended York University in Toronto, where she studied business and economics for a year before dropping out to work at Magna. Stronach received an honorary doctorate from Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario in June 2009 for her charity work with Rick Mercer on Spread the Net. == Professional career == === Magna International === Stronach was hired by her father in 1985 to work at Magna International. She served as a member of the board of directors from 1988 to 2004.
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