Eric Robinson

Eric Robinson (born February 5, 1953) is an Aboriginal Canadian politician in Manitoba. He was previously a member of the Manitoba legislature, and a cabinet minister in the New Democratic government of Greg Selinger. Robinson worked at a variety of jobs including dishwasher in Churchill, an addiction counsellor in British Columbia and a radio disc jockey. He has been active in Aboriginal issues for several years, and has worked for the Assembly of First Nations and the Brotherhood of Indian Nations, as well as other organizations promoting native rights within Canada.

Robinson entered provincial politics on September 21, 1993, winning a by-election in the northern riding of Rupertsland Running for the NDP, Robinson received 1697 votes; his closest opponent, Liberal George Munroe, received 1023.

Robinson was easily re-elected in the provincial election of 1995, and served as the NDP's critic for Aboriginal and Northern Affairs. Premier Gary Doer named Robinson Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs with responsibility for the Communities Economic Development Fund on October 5, 1999. In the 2003 provincial election, Robinson was re-elected with over 86% of the vote in his riding. He was returned again in the 2007 election. In 2007, he was reassigned as Minister of Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport.

Election history

2016 Manitoba general election

2011 Manitoba general election

2007 Manitoba general election

2003 Manitoba general election

1999 Manitoba general election