Michael Prue
Michael D. Prue (born July 14, 1948) is a Canadian politician, representing the Beaches—East York electoral district (riding) in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. He is a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP)'s Queen's Park caucus, and holds a critic portfolio in their Shadow Cabinet. He was a candidate in the 2009 Ontario NDP leadership election, finishing in fourth place and dropping off after the first ballot. Prior to provincial politics, he served as the Mayor of East York, Ontario; and when the city was amalgamated into Toronto, he became one of the former city's councillors, representing Ward 32 on Toronto City Council. Prior to his political life, he was a civil servant and a labour union activist.
Read more about Michael Prue: Education and Early Political Career, Election To The Ontario Legislature, NDP Leadership Convention
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