Joachim Stroink
| Joachim Stroink | |
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| MLA for Halifax Chebucto | |
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Assumed office October 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Epstein |
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| 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 is a successful entrepreneur, owning and developing multiple businesses within Halifax, namely The Trail Shop on Quinpool Road and Rackology.
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]
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.
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