Joe Dickson is a strong and dedicated advocate for Ajax-Pickering. Working with local organizations for over 40 years, Joe organized community events, including an annual golf tournament that supports local food banks. A small business owner, Joe also served as the Canadian Chairman of the Stationers Marketing of Canada. His experience a Catholic School Board Trustee, city councilor and deputy-mayor of Ajax has made him skilled in achieving results. Joe joined the Ontario Liberal government in 2007 and has since secured the Ajax-Pickering Hospital expansion and fought to save local auto sector jobs. Joe lives in Ajax with his wife, Donna. They have two children.
It's more than just politics to Dave Levac. As a Brantford resident and former educator, it's about family; creating a healthy community, prosperous jobs, educating our youth and making Brant a better place to live, work and play. Since Dave was first elected MPP in 1999, his strong dedication to Brant has never wavered. Dave has worked with corporations, educators, community leaders and every level of government to bring millions of dollars to Brant to help all sectors. From a new MRI, to enhancing our schools and more, Dave has delivered but his work is not done. Vote Levac back.
Michael grew up in Don Valley East and attended Don Mills Middle School and Victoria Park CI. In 1997, Michael graduated from Carleton University with a Political Science degree and obtained a second degree in Canadian History. Michael and his wife, Lori have two beautiful daughters, Maren and Myla.
Kathleen Wynne was first elected as the MPP for Don Valley West in October 2003, and was re-elected to a third term in October 2011. Kathleen was sworn in as the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and as the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs on October 20, 2011. Kathleen has three children, Chris, Jessie and Maggie, and two granddaughters, Olivia and Claire. Kathleen and her partner Jane have lived in North Toronto for more than twenty-five years.
Mike Colle is rooted in his community. Mike lives, works, and has raised his family in the riding of Eglinton-Lawrence. He’s been fighting to better the lives of his constituents since he was first elected as an MPP. Whether it’s protecting the rights of seniors or ensuring Eglinton Underground Transit is built, Mike is there to champion initiatives that help the people of Eglinton-Lawrence. Re-elected in 2007 to serve his fourth term, he currently serves as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children and Youth Services.
Dipika Damerla is the Senior Policy Advisor to Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade. Her focus has been bringing good jobs to Ontario during one of the most challenging recessions in history. She began her career as a reporter for OMNI TV, has run her own business and worked for two of the largest financial institutions in Canada. Her community work includes volunteering with the Mississauga Food Bank and founding the clothing drive Vastra Daan. Dipika holds an MBA and Chartered Accountant designation from India. She is a proud mother and a long-time resident of Mississauga.
Kevin Flynn is an outspoken advocate for the residents of Oakville. A small business-owner, Kevin served as an Oakville councilor for 18 years. Dedicated to his community, Kevin has been president of Halton’s Children’s Aid Society, a Big Brothers mentor, a coach and an environmental advocate. First elected to the Ontario legislature in 2003, Kevin has delivered Oakville a new, state-of-the-art hospital, new schools for Clearview and St. Thomas Aquinas and an expansion to the QEW. His advocacy also helped stop plans for a power plant in Oakville. Kevin and his wife, Janice, have one son.
Tracy grew up in and now lives in her riding of Pickering-Scarborough East. She has worked in human resources management for over 20 years in the private, public and not for profit sectors and now has her own practice. Tracy is a recipient of the City of Pickering's Civic Award and has been an active volunteer for numerous charities. She served as Chair of the Ontario Accessibility Standards Advisory Council and is a current member of the Durham Board of Education’s Special Education Advisory Committee. Tracy lives in Pickering, with her husband Stephen Little, and their children Travis and Geneviève.
Soo Wong is known for getting results. As a Registered Nurse (for over 25 years), Professor of Nursing, nursing home administrator, and in other professional health care roles, Soo has been a compassionate caregiver. She has the energy, experience, and ideas to make our local health care better. As Public School Trustee, Soo successfully increased ESL education across the TDSB and secured new playgrounds, additions, and improvements to local schools. An effective manager, Soo is known to deliver needed programs on tight budgets. Soo moved to Canada with her family at age eight. She speaks fluent English and Cantonese.
Lawyer, advocate and dedicated community volunteer, Margarett Best was first elected to the Ontario Legislature as Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in the Riding of Scarborough-Guildwood on October 10, 2007, and appointed to Cabinet as the Minister of Health Promotion, later changed to Health Promotion and Sport to reflect the sport component of the Ministry. She was re-elected as the MPP in the Constituency of Scarborough-Guildwood on October 6, 2011, making history by becoming the first African-Canadian woman re-elected to the Provincial Legislature in the Province of Ontario. Best is a mother of three adult children, an avid gardener who loves the arts and she has a passion for writing.
Prior to entering provincial politics in 1995, Bartolucci was active at the municipal level. He served as Sudbury’s deputy mayor and chaired the City of Sudbury Budget Committee and Grievance Committee, as well as the Sudbury Regional Police Services Board’s Complaint Committee. Bartolucci was an educator for 30 years before entering politics. In 2007, Rick Bartolucci was elected for a fourth term to the Ontario Legislature. He currently serves as the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, and the Chair of Cabinet.
Bill Mauro is the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Government Services. Bill was elected to the Ontario legislature in 2003 and re-elected in 2007. Currently, he is Chair of the Liberal Northern Caucus and is a member of the Standing Committee on General Government, and the Justice, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs Cabinet Committee.
Teresa Piruzza has dedicated her life to helping local families thrive and succeed. Prior to being elected as MPP of Windsor West in October 2011, Teresa worked as the Executive Director of Employment and Social Services for the City of Windsor. Premier McGuinty appointed MPP Piruzza as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues shortly following the election. Theresa lives in Windsor with her husband John and their two children, Anthony and Joshua.
Mario Sergio has more than 30 years of public service experience as our MPP since 1995 and a North York City Councillor since 1978. From the beginning, Mario has been a strong advocate for the subway extension, expanded services at the new state-of-the-art hospital and the new engineering school. He also has strong working relationships with the many ethnic groups in our community. At Queen’s Park, Mario served as the Deputy House Leader and Parliamentary Assistant for Consumer and Business Services, Senior's, Housing, and currently for Correctional Services. Mario and his wife Rose have two sons and four grandchildren.