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Tête à tête
Svend Robinson (Part 1 of 2)
The Revue Politique “Tête à Tête” series delves into the lives of newsmakers, movers and shakers. In these in-depth and personal conversations, Pierre Donais sits down with guests to discuss their life experiences and to reveal what drives them today. In this episode, Pierre speaks with Svend Robinson, the former NDP MP for Burnaby, B.C. Mr. Robinson represented the constituents of Burnaby for almost twenty-five years. An NDP MP from 1979 to 2004, he spent his entire political career advocating left-wing ideals and fighting for gay rights. In 1990, he received the Ordre de la Pléiade in recognition of his support for Francophone rights. In 1995, Mr. Robinson became the first recipient of the Edith-Adamson Award, which is given to persons who have shown courage in defending their opinions on issues of conscience.