The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario
” A Balanced Plan to Build Ontario Up for Everyone “
In an uncertain global economy, Ontario businesses are creating tens of thousands of good, new jobs — the most of any province over the past year. Ontario is investing record amounts to build transit, hospitals and schools, leading the way to improved retirement security, making postsecondary tuition free for tens of thousands of students, tackling climate change and balancing the provincial budget. Join us on December 13 to hear Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne describe her balanced plan to build Ontario up for everyone and talk about how, as we build the next Ontario, there has never been a more important time to build an inclusive and fair economy.
Biography:
Kathleen Wynne is Ontario’s 25th Premier.
Since taking office in February 2013, some of Premier Wynne’s accomplishments include the largest infrastructure investment in Ontario’s history and completing the single-largest climate change initiative in North America by eliminating coal-fired electricity generation in the province. She also introduced a ground-breaking plan to stop sexual violence and harassment.
Premier Wynne’s economic plan for Ontario builds on her number-one priority: growing the economy and creating jobs. Her four-part plan invests in talent and skills, including helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education. In addition to infrastructure investments in roads, bridges, transit, schools and hospitals, her plan is investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented businesses. The plan is also helping working Ontarians achieve a more secure retirement.
Premier Wynne serves as Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. During her first year as Premier, she also served as Minister of Agriculture and Food. Prior to becoming Premier, she served as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Education.
First elected to the Ontario Legislature in 2003 as the MPP for Don Valley West, Premier Wynne was re-elected in 2007, 2011 and 2014. She became the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party in January 2013. On June 12, 2014 Premier Wynne’s government was re-elected with a majority mandate.
Before becoming an MPP, Premier Wynne served as a trustee on the Toronto District School Board. Prior to that, she led citizens’ groups in a number of grassroots community projects and played a major role as an organizer and facilitator.
Premier Wynne has lived with her partner, Jane, in North Toronto for more than 25 years. She has three children and three grandchildren.
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