# Doug Currie

Douglas W. Currie (born 25 June 1961) is a Canadian politician who represented the electoral district of Charlottetown-Parkdale in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island as a member of the Liberal Party from 2007 until his resignation in 2017.

## Background

Born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Currie grew up in District 11 Charlottetown-Parkdale where he currently lives with his two daughters. He holds a BA and BEd degree from the University of Prince Edward Island and a M.Ed. from the University of New Brunswick. Currie was a school teacher and principal of Birchwood Intermediate School. He served as Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations for the University of Prince Edward Island.

## Political career

In May 2007, Currie served as Minister of Health, Social Services and Seniors. He represented Provincial and Territorial Ministries of Health in 2008 as part of the Canadian delegation to the World Health Organization Forum in Geneva, Switzerland. As Health Minister Currie helped establish the Integrated Health System Project, which focused on operational improvements and service realignment to improve health services for Islanders. The government's vision of One Island Future – One Island Health System guided this project.
From January 2010 to Fall 2011 Currie served as Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Attorney General. During this time, Currie implemented the Public Education Governance Review for the Province of Prince Edward Island and was the driving force behind several key changes to Prince Edward Island's education system.
In October 2011, Currie was appointed Minister of Health and Wellness and Minister Responsible for Sport and Recreation. Currie led the renewal and implementation of the Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, the creation of Health PEI, and the transformation of the provincial health care system.
In February 2015, Currie was appointed Minister of Health and Wellness, Minister Responsible for Sport and Recreation and Minister Responsible for Municipal Affairs. In May 2015, he was appointed Minister of Health and Wellness, Minister Responsible for Sport and Recreation and Minister of Family and Human Services.
On January 7, 2016, Currie was appointed Minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture. He resigned from the legislature on October 19, 2017.
On January 22, 2021, Currie was acclaimed as candidate for the Conservative Party in the riding of Charlottetown.

## Electoral record
### Federal elections

vte2021 Canadian federal election: Charlottetown :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | Liberal | Sean Casey | 8,919 | 46.70 | +2.44 | $72,839.73 |
| | Conservative | Doug Currie | 5,932 | 31.06 | +10.77 | $77,864.04 |
| | New Democratic | Margaret Andrade | 2,048 | 10.72 | -0.52 | $3,242.50 |
| | Green | Darcie Lanthier | 1,832 | 9.59 | -13.76 | none listed |
| | People's | Scott McPhee | 369 | 1.93 | – | $0.00 |
| Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | 19,100 | 98.97 | +0.40 | $88,991.90 |
| Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | 198 | 1.03 | -0.40 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 19,298 | 71.08 | -2.37 |
| Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | 27,150 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Swing | Swing | -4.17 |
| Source: Elections Canada |||||||

### Provincial elections

2015 Prince Edward Island general election :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Liberal | Doug Currie | 1,166 | 43.70 | -18.06 |
| | Progressive Conservative | Lynn MacLaren | 699 | 26.20 | -1.00 |
| | Green | Becka Viau | 511 | 19.15 | +12.93 |
| | New Democratic | Andrew Watts | 292 | 10.94 | +6.11 |
| Total valid votes | Total valid votes | Total valid votes | 2,668 | 100.0 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Swing | Swing | -8.53 |
2011 Prince Edward Island general election :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Liberal | Doug Currie | 1,510 | 61.76 | +4.33 |
| | Progressive Conservative | Bernie Flynn | 665 | 27.20 | -10.75 |
| | Green | Eliza Knockwood | 152 | 6.22 | |
| | New Democratic | Noel Pauley | 118 | 4.83 | +0.21 |
| Total valid votes | Total valid votes | Total valid votes | 2,445 | 100.0 |
| | Liberal hold | Liberal hold | Swing | Swing | +7.54 |
2007 Prince Edward Island general election :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Liberal | Doug Currie | 1,666 | 57.43 |
| | Progressive Conservative | Mike Molyneaux | 1,101 | 37.95 |
| | New Democratic | Zain Esseghaier | 134 | 4.62 |
| Total valid votes | Total valid votes | Total valid votes | 2,901 | 100.0 |
| This was a newly created district |||||||