Belinda Ellsworth

Belinda Ellsworth was born in Charlottetown and grew up in Stratford, Prince Edward Island. She graduated with distinction from Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick with B.A. (Hon.) in Political Science in 2009. She recently completed an M.A. in Political Studies at Queen's University. Her current research interests include issue ownership in Canadian politics, intergovernmental relations, and gender politics. Belinda is a political news junkie who enjoys travelling, old movies, and reading. She is grateful to be part of the program and is excited to get an inside look at Queen's Park. Though she is still weighing her options, Belinda is considering a career in public service.

Favourite book: Naked by David Sedaris, Candide by Voltaire

Favourite tv show: Seinfeld, The Simpsons

Favourite fictional character: Yossarian (Catch-22)

If you had to live in a movie/painting, which one would it be? ??

If you were a paint colour, what would your name be? Moonlit Sand

Favourite Toronto intersection (could be neighbourhood, I suppose): Queen's Park

If you could only bring three things to a desert island, they would be... eReader, Sunscreen, popsicles

Favourite fresh Ontario produce (aka fruit or veg): Strawberries