John Milloy

John Milloy
Ontario MPP
In office
2003–2014
Preceded by Wayne Wettlaufer
Succeeded by Daiene Vernile
Constituency Kitchener Centre
Personal details
Born (1965-06-29) 29 June 1965
Kitchener, Ontario
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Sara Pendergast
Residence Kitchener, Ontario
Occupation Civil servant

John Christopher Milloy (born June 29, 1965) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2003 to 2014 who represented the riding of the Kitchener Centre. He served as a cabinet minister in the government of Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne.

Background

Milloy obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University, a Master of Arts degree in International History from the London School of Economics, and a Doctorate in Modern History from Oxford University.[1] He worked at the Centre for International Governance Innovation in Waterloo, Ontario. He was a legislative assistant to Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien from 1997 to 2002, and also worked as an assistant to Stéphane Dion, John Manley and Yvonne O'Neill. He is married to Sara Pendergast, an emergency room physician.[2]

Milloy has written a book titled The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 1948-1957: Community or Alliance? published by McGill-Queen's University Press on June 1, 2006.[3]

Politics

In the 2003 provincial election he ran as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Kitchener Centre. He defeated incumbent Progressive Conservative Wayne Wettlaufer by 2,160 votes.[4] On October 23, 2003, Milloy was named parliamentary assistant to Premier Dalton McGuinty in the latter's secondary capacity as the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, and continued under new minister Marie Bountrogianni. He served in this position until November 2006, when he was appointed parliamentary assistant to Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Christopher Bentley.[5]

He was re-elected in the 2007 provincial election and he was appointed to Cabinet as Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.[6][7] In a cabinet shuffle on June 24, 2009, he was given additional responsibilities as Minister of Research and Innovation.[8] After the 2011 election, he was moved to the position of Minister of Community and Social Services and named Government House Leader.[9][10]

In Kathleen Wynne's government, Milloy served as Government House Leader and was appointed the Minister of Government Services in February 2013.[11]

In early 2014, Milloy announced that he would retire from politics. He did not run in the 2014 provincial election.[12]

Cabinet Posts

Provincial Government of Kathleen Wynne
Cabinet Post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Dwight Duncan Minister of Government Services
2013-2014		 David Orazietti
Provincial Government of Dalton McGuinty
Cabinet Posts (4)
Predecessor Office Successor
Monique Smith Government House Leader
2011–2014		 Yasir Naqvi
Madeleine Meilleur Minister of Community and Social Services
2011–2013		 Ted McMeekin
John Wilkinson Minister of Research and Innovation
2009–2010		 Glen Murray
Christopher Bentley Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
2007–2011, 2012–2013		 Glen Murray

After politics

In March 2015, Milloy joined Wilfrid Laurier University as an assistant professor to teach politics and public ethics.[13]

Electoral record

Ontario general election, 2003
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalJohn Milloy 18,280 42.60 +2.68
Progressive ConservativeWayne Wettlaufer 16,120 37.57 -12.58
New DemocraticTed Martin 6,781 15.80 +8.04
GreenLuigi D'agnillo 1,728 4.03 +2.78
Ontario general election, 2007
Party Candidate Votes % ±
LiberalJohn Milloy 17,458 45.9 +3.3
Progressive ConservativeMatt Stanson 9,713 25.5 -12.07
New DemocraticRich Moffit 6,694 17.6 +1.8
GreenDaniel Logan 3,160 8.3 +4.72
Family CoalitionWilliam J. Berhardt 600 1.6
IndependentJohn D. McGuire 425 1.1
Ontario general election, 2011
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
LiberalJohn Milloy 15,392 39.23 -6.65
Progressive ConservativeDave Macdonald 15,069 38.40 +12.87
New DemocraticCameron Dearlove 7,385 18.82 +1.23
GreenMark Vercouteren 938 2.39 -5.91
LibertarianPatrick Bernier 240 0.61  
IndependentMark Corbiere 137 0.35  
FreedomBugra Atsiz 77 0.20  
Total valid votes 39,238 100.0
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 1720.44
Turnout 39,41049.16
Eligible voters 80,170
Liberal hold Swing -9.76
Source: Elections Ontario[14]

References

  1. ↑ D'Amato, Luisa (April 9, 2015). "John Milloy's departure from the 'pressure cooker' will be our gain". Waterloo Region Record. p. B1.
  2. ↑ Kelly, Anne (June 14, 2005). "Speed up licensing, immigrant MDs urge". The Kitchener Record. p. A4.
  3. ↑ John Milloy (June 1, 2006). "The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 1948-1957: Community or Alliance?". McGill-Queen's University Press.
  4. ↑ "Summary of Valid Ballots by Candidate". Elections Ontario. October 2, 2003.
  5. ↑ "Premier McGuinty appoints new parliamentary assistants". Ottawa: Canada NewsWire. March 6, 2006. p. 1.
  6. ↑ "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. October 10, 2007. p. 7 (xvi).
  7. ↑ Ferguson, Rob; Benzie, Robert (October 31, 2007). "Premier goes for new blood; Expanded 28-member cabinet has eight ministers from Toronto, three from 905 area". Toronto Star. p. A13.
  8. ↑ Greenberg, Lee (June 24, 2009). "Health minister keeps job in McGuinty Cabinet shuffle". National Post. p. A6.
  9. ↑ "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. October 6, 2011. p. 8.
  10. ↑ "Ontario's new cabinet". Toronto Star. October 21, 2011. p. A18.
  11. ↑ "Ontario's new cabinet". Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ont. February 12, 2013. p. A3.
  12. ↑ Benzie, Robert (March 1, 2014). "Veteran Grit, Tory MPPs to depart". Toronto Star. p. A7.
  13. ↑ Herhalt, Chris (March 26, 2015). "Former MPP John Milloy joining Laurier". Waterloo Region Record. p. B1.
  14. ↑ "Official return from the records - Kitchener Centre" (PDF). Elections Ontario. November 18, 2011.
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