Diane Finley

Who is Diane Finley?

Diane Finley, PC, MP is a Canadian politician. As of July 15, 2013 she serves as Minister of Public Works and Government Services in the cabinet of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. She was previously Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and the Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. She is a current member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Haldimand—Norfolk for the Conservative Party.

Diane Finley was raised in Port Dover and Charlotteville in Norfolk County, Ontario, and has a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. After graduation, she became the administrator of Western's French Immersion School. She then worked in a series of private and public sector jobs, in a variety of fields. She was named "one of Canada's future leaders" by the Governor-General’s Study Conference 2000.