Larry South
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Laurence George South is a former politician
in Ontario, Canada
. He served as a Liberal
member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
from 1985 to 1990.
South was educated at the University of Toronto
, received Bachelor of Science
and Master of Science
degrees. He worked as an engineer before entering political life.
He was first elected to the Ontario legislature in the 1985 provincial election
, defeating Progressive Conservative
incumbent J. Earl McEwen
by about 2,500 votes in the eastern Ontario riding of Frontenac—Addington
. He was re-elected by a greater margin the 1987 election
, but lost to Fred Wilson of the NDP
by 1,400 votes in the 1990 election
. He was a backbench supporter of David Peterson
's government during his time in the legislature, and served as a parliamentary assistant in 1987 and 1988-89. He was an opponent of nuclear energy during his time in office.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Ontario, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He served as a Liberal
Ontario Liberal Party
The Ontario Liberal Party is a provincial political party in the province of Ontario, Canada. It has formed the Government of Ontario since the provincial election of 2003. The party is ideologically aligned with the Liberal Party of Canada but the two parties are organizationally independent and...
member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario , is the legislature of the Canadian province of Ontario, and is the second largest provincial legislature of Canada...
from 1985 to 1990.
South was educated at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
, received Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
and Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degrees. He worked as an engineer before entering political life.
He was first elected to the Ontario legislature in the 1985 provincial election
Ontario general election, 1985
The Ontario general election of 1985 was held on May 2, 1985, to elect members of the 33rd Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada...
, defeating Progressive Conservative
Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
The Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario , is a right-of-centre political party in Ontario, Canada. The party was known for many years as "Ontario's natural governing party." It has ruled the province for 80 of the years since Confederation, including an uninterrupted run from 1943 to 1985...
incumbent J. Earl McEwen
J. Earl McEwen
Joseph Earl McEwen was a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1975 to 1985.- Early life :McEwen was born at Sharbot Lake, and educated in Trenton.- Career :...
by about 2,500 votes in the eastern Ontario riding of Frontenac—Addington
Frontenac—Addington
Frontenac—Addington was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1925 to 1953. It was located in the province of Ontario...
. He was re-elected by a greater margin the 1987 election
Ontario general election, 1987
The Ontario general election of 1987 was held on September 10, 1987, to elect members of the 34th Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada.The governing Ontario Liberal Party, led by David Peterson, was returned to power with a large majority...
, but lost to Fred Wilson of the NDP
Ontario New Democratic Party
The Ontario New Democratic Party or , formally known as New Democratic Party of Ontario, is a social democratic political party in Ontario, Canada. It is a provincial section of the federal New Democratic Party. It was formed in October 1961, a few months after the federal party. The ONDP had its...
by 1,400 votes in the 1990 election
Ontario general election, 1990
The Ontario general election of 1990 was held on September 6, 1990, to elect members of the 35th Legislative Assembly of the province of Ontario, Canada....
. He was a backbench supporter of David Peterson
David Peterson
David Robert Peterson, PC, O.Ont was the 20th Premier of the Province of Ontario, Canada, from June 26, 1985 to October 1, 1990. He was the first Liberal premier of Ontario in 42 years....
's government during his time in the legislature, and served as a parliamentary assistant in 1987 and 1988-89. He was an opponent of nuclear energy during his time in office.