Marie Bountrogianni
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Marie Bountrogianni BA, MEd, D.Ed (born December 10, 1956) is a psychologist, politician, and was the President and Executive Director of ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) Governors. She was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
, and a cabinet minister in the government of Liberal Premier
Dalton McGuinty
.
Bountrogianni was born in Hamilton, Ontario
, the daughter of Greek
immigrants. She received a Bachelor of Arts
degree from the University of Waterloo
in 1979, a Master of Education
degree from the University of Toronto
in 1980, and a Doctor of Education
degree from the latter institution in 1983. She became a registered psychologist
in 1985, and was employed in psychological work at the Toronto Board of Education from 1984 to 1988. From 1989 to 1999, she was Chief Psychologist of the Hamilton Board of Education. Bountrogianni also served as an Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University
from 1985 to 1987, and McMaster University
from 1992 to 1999, and was the Vice-Chair of St. Peter's Hospital
in Hamilton from 1995 to 1999. In 1997, she was hired by the European Union
to evaluate proposals for graduate school funding. Locally, she has also served as an honorary co-Chair of Hamilton & Bay AIDSwalk and Grace Haven Capital Campaign.
Bountrogianni first ran for the Ontario
legislature in the provincial election of 1995
, as a Liberal candidate in the riding of Hamilton Mountain
. She finished ahead of incumbent New Democrat Brian Charlton
, but 1028 votes behind the winner, Progressive Conservative
Trevor Pettit
.
Bountrogianni ran against Pettit again in the 1999 provincial election
. There was some uncertainty in the riding as to whether Bountrogianni or NDP candidate Chris Charlton
(wife of Brian) would have a better chance of defeating Pettit, and some groups (including the Ontario Nurses Association) recommended voting NDP as a strategic choice. As it happened, Bountrogianni was able to defeat Pettit by over 2500 votes, with Charlton finishing third. The Progressive Conservatives won the election, and Bountrogianni became the opposition critic for Colleges and Universities as well as Women's Issues. In 2002, she was named Woman of the Year in Politics by the Hamilton Status of Women Committee.
Bountrogianni was easily re-elected in the Ontario general election of 2003
, in which the Liberals won a majority. On October 23, 2003, she was named Minister of Children's Services and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. In March 2004, the former ministry was renamed Children Youth Services. Her appointment was regarded favourably by childcare advocates in the province.
In October 2004, Bountrogianni introduced a plan to make all public and private buildings in the province wheelchair-accessible by 2025. After a cabinet shuffle on June 29, 2005, Bountrogianni was named Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister for Democratic Renewal.
She decided not to run for re-election in 2007, and was succeeded by another Liberal, Sophia Aggelonitis
.
Marie Bountrogianni was President and Executive Director of ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) Governors but stepped down in February 2011. She sought and received the federal Liberal nomination on February 24, 2011.
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...
, and a cabinet minister in the government of Liberal Premier
Premier
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Dalton McGuinty
Dalton McGuinty
Dalton James Patrick McGuinty, Jr., MPP is a Canadian lawyer, politician and, since October 23, 2003, the 24th and current Premier of the Canadian province of Ontario....
.
Bountrogianni was born in Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
, the daughter of Greek
Greeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
immigrants. She received a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree from the University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo is a comprehensive public university in the city of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The school was founded in 1957 by Drs. Gerry Hagey and Ira G. Needles, and has since grown to an institution of more than 30,000 students, faculty, and staff...
in 1979, a Master of Education
Master of Education
The Master of Education is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in a large number of countries. This degree in education often includes the following majors: curriculum and instruction, counseling, and administration. It is often conferred for educators advancing in...
degree from 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...
in 1980, and a Doctor of Education
Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education or Doctor in Education degree , in Latin, Doctor Educationis, is a research-oriented professional doctorate that prepares the student for academic, administrative, clinical, or research positions in educational, civil, and private organizations.-Differences between an Ed.D...
degree from the latter institution in 1983. She became a registered psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
in 1985, and was employed in psychological work at the Toronto Board of Education from 1984 to 1988. From 1989 to 1999, she was Chief Psychologist of the Hamilton Board of Education. Bountrogianni also served as an Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University is a university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It also has campuses in Brantford, Ontario, Kitchener, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario and a future proposed campus in Milton, Ontario. It is named in honour of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the seventh Prime Minister of Canada....
from 1985 to 1987, and McMaster University
McMaster University
McMaster University is a public research university whose main campus is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on of land in the residential neighbourhood of Westdale, adjacent to Hamilton's Royal Botanical Gardens...
from 1992 to 1999, and was the Vice-Chair of St. Peter's Hospital
St. Peter's Hospital, Hamilton
St. Peter's Hospital is a 250-bed chronic care hospital located in downtown Hamilton, Ontario specializing in the care of older adults. The hospital became a part of Hamilton Health Sciences in 2008.-Overview:...
in Hamilton from 1995 to 1999. In 1997, she was hired by the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
to evaluate proposals for graduate school funding. Locally, she has also served as an honorary co-Chair of Hamilton & Bay AIDSwalk and Grace Haven Capital Campaign.
Bountrogianni first ran for the Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
legislature in the provincial election of 1995
Ontario general election, 1995
The Ontario general election of 1995 was held on June 8, 1995, to elect members of the 36th Legislative Assembly of the province of Ontario, Canada...
, as a Liberal candidate in the riding of Hamilton Mountain
Hamilton Mountain
Hamilton Mountain is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968. The riding is located in the Hamilton, Ontario region....
. She finished ahead of incumbent New Democrat Brian Charlton
Brian Charlton
Brian Albert Charlton is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a New Democratic Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1977 to 1995, and was a cabinet minister in the government of Bob Rae....
, but 1028 votes behind the winner, 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...
Trevor Pettit
Trevor Pettit
Trevor Pettit is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Ontario legislature from 1995 to 1999....
.
Bountrogianni ran against Pettit again in the 1999 provincial election
Ontario general election, 1999
An Ontario general election was held on June 3, 1999, to elect members of the 37th Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada....
. There was some uncertainty in the riding as to whether Bountrogianni or NDP candidate Chris Charlton
Chris Charlton
Chris Charlton, MP, MA is a German-born, Canadian politician from the City of Hamilton, Ontario. As a New Democrat, she has served as the Member of Parliament for Hamilton Mountain since 2006...
(wife of Brian) would have a better chance of defeating Pettit, and some groups (including the Ontario Nurses Association) recommended voting NDP as a strategic choice. As it happened, Bountrogianni was able to defeat Pettit by over 2500 votes, with Charlton finishing third. The Progressive Conservatives won the election, and Bountrogianni became the opposition critic for Colleges and Universities as well as Women's Issues. In 2002, she was named Woman of the Year in Politics by the Hamilton Status of Women Committee.
Bountrogianni was easily re-elected in the Ontario general election of 2003
Ontario general election, 2003
The Ontario general election of 2003 was held on October 2, 2003, to elect the 103 members of the 38th Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada....
, in which the Liberals won a majority. On October 23, 2003, she was named Minister of Children's Services and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. In March 2004, the former ministry was renamed Children Youth Services. Her appointment was regarded favourably by childcare advocates in the province.
In October 2004, Bountrogianni introduced a plan to make all public and private buildings in the province wheelchair-accessible by 2025. After a cabinet shuffle on June 29, 2005, Bountrogianni was named Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister for Democratic Renewal.
She decided not to run for re-election in 2007, and was succeeded by another Liberal, Sophia Aggelonitis
Sophia Aggelonitis
Sophia Aggelonitis is a Canadian politician. She was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding of Hamilton Mountain and served as the province's Minister of Revenue and Minister Responsible for Seniors in the Liberal government of Premier Dalton McGuinty...
.
Marie Bountrogianni was President and Executive Director of ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) Governors but stepped down in February 2011. She sought and received the federal Liberal nomination on February 24, 2011.
See Also
- Marie Bountrogianni: Laurier Library Images
- Consul General Chen Xiaoling Visited Hon. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration of the Province of Ontario
- Videos of Marie Bountrogianni
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