Gary Collins, formerly referred to as Gary Farrell-Collins prior to 2001 (born August 22, 1963), is a

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former politician, who served as a

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Member of the

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from 1991 to 2004, representing the riding of

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. He resigned in December 2004 to become CEO of the now defunct

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. In opposition, Collins served as Official Opposition House Leader and held a variety of critic roles. When the Liberals formed government in 2001, he served in

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as Minister of Finance and Government House Leader. Prior to his election to the Legislative Assembly, Collins was a flight instructor at the

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. He studied economics and political science at

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. He was first elected under the name Gary Farrell-Collins, but dropped his former wife's last name after his divorce.

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Gary Farrell-Collins
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