Fred Wilson (politician)
Fred Wilson | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1990–1995 | |
Preceded by | Larry South |
Succeeded by | Bill Vankoughnet |
Constituency | Frontenac—Addington |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1941 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | New Democrat |
Spouse | Ingrid |
Residence(s) | Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
Fred Wilson (born c. 1941) is a former
Background
Wilson was born in Toronto. He went to school at
Politics
Wilson was elected to the Ontario legislature in the provincial election of 1990, defeating incumbent Liberal Larry South by 1,400 votes in the rural Eastern Ontario riding of Frontenac—Addington.[2]
The NDP formed a majority government and Wilson was appointed as
In 1994, Wilson was one of twelve NDP members to vote against Bill 167, a bill extending financial benefits to same-sex partners. Premier Bob Rae allowed a free vote on the bill which allowed members of his party to vote with their conscience.[6]
The NDP were defeated in the provincial election of 1995, and Wilson was defeated in his own riding, finishing third against Progressive Conservative Bill Vankoughnet and a Liberal candidate.[7]
References
- ^ Rafter, Jack (September 7, 1990). "Meet Kingston's fabulous Wilson boys - Gary and Fred". The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont. p. 1.
- ^ "Ontario election: Riding-by-riding voting results". The Globe and Mail. September 7, 1990. p. A12.
- ^ "MPPS get jobs as assistants". The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont. October 3, 1990. p. 1.
- ^ Outhit, Jeff (April 22, 1991). "Minister of Government Services Fred Wilson named to Bob Rae's cabinet". The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont. p. 1.
- ^ Brennan, Richard (February 3, 1993). "Cooke glad to shed old job: He gets new super education ministry". The Windsor Star. p. A1.
- ^ "How MPPs voted on controversial legislation". The Globe and Mail. June 10, 1994. p. A10.
- ^ "Summary of Valid Ballots by Candidate". Elections Ontario. June 8, 1995. Retrieved 2014-02-03.[permanent dead link]