Joachim Stroink
| Joachim Stroink | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Halifax Chebucto | |
|
In office October 8, 2013 – Present | |
| Preceded by | Howard Epstein |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal |
Joachim Stroink is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election. A member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, he represents the electoral district of Halifax Chebucto.[1]
Stroink claims to be a successful entrepreneur, owning a business in Halifax, namely The Trail Shop on Quinpool Road. He previously owned several other businesses.
He was a key figure in the development of the Blue Nose Marathon, named its Race Director in 2004 and continues to volunteer at the event. [2]
In December 2013, Stroink, who is of Dutch descent, came under controversy after being photographed sitting on the lap of a man in black face dressed as Black Peter at a Dutch-themed Christmas party. He apologized for the incident.[3]
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Joachim Stroink | 4,352 | 49.87 | ||
| New Democratic Party | Gregor Ash | 3,376 | 38.68 | ||
| Progressive Conservative | Christine Dewell | 874 | 10.02 | ||
| Independent | Michael Marshall | 125 | 1.43 | ||
References
- ↑ "Nova Scotia votes: Riding-by-riding results for Halifax region". Metro, October 8, 2013.
- ↑ .
- ↑ Joachim Stroink apologizes for Zwarte Piet blackface photo. CBC News, December 2, 2013.