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Carole Alison James (born December 22, 1957) is a Canadian politician and former public administrator, who represented Victoria-Beacon Hill in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 2005 to 2020.
Oct 30, 2020 · The former NDP leader and finance minister, who helped the party win a historic majority in 2020, announced her retirement in March after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She received a pair of boxing gloves as a parting gift from her colleagues and said she has no regrets about her 30 years in politics.
May 1, 2024 · James, whose accomplishments include being the first woman to serve as Leader of the Official Opposition and the first woman of Métis descent elected to the Legislative Assembly (in 2005), was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020, bringing aspects of her political career to a close.
Dec 19, 2020 · VICTORIA -- Carole James says she was still deciding whether to run in British Columbia's provincial election earlier this year when a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease gave her the answer.
Mar 5, 2020 · Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Carole James has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will not seek re-election next year. The long-time politician says she is hoping to complete...
Oct 29, 2020 · Once the new government is formed, Carole James will end her 30-year career in the B.C. government as she manages Parkinson’s disease. VICTORIA -- Carole James’ office is largely all packed up,...
Mar 8, 2020 · Carole James, pillar of the NDP, supported by all sides after Parkinson's diagnosis. B.C. finance minister and deputy premier receives flood of well-wishes that knows no political bounds. Tanya...
