Maria Minna PC (born March 14, 1948) is a former Canadian politician who represented the Toronto riding of Beaches—East York in the House of Commons as a member of the Liberal Party from 1993 to 2011.

[2] Due in part to her high profile, Minna was appointed to serve on two task forces with the Workers Compensation Board.

[4] The York North nomination fight turned ugly amidst claims of delegate stacking and improper procedures.

She voted for friend and colleague Gail Nyberg who was running to replace Michael Prue who had been elected to the Provincial government in a September by-election.

On advice from municipal officials, Minna cast a ballot even though she didn't live within the ward which occupies the northern half of her riding.

She claimed she was "hung out to dry by ambitious individuals...."[10] Later she conceded that the PMO's office had told her that it would be better to wait for the results of the ethics investigation.

Fellow Liberal MP Sheila Copps who sympathized with Minna's situation was quoted as saying, "The one thing you have in politics is your reputation.

In 1994 she was appointed Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration from 1996 to 1998.

In October 2004, Minna was appointed special adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on issues of women, peace and security.