Maurice Bossy
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Maurice Louis Bossy was a politician
in Ontario, Canada
. He was a Liberal
member of the Canadian House of Commons
from 1980 to 1984, and represented the Ontario Liberal Party
in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
from 1985 to 1990.
Bossy was educated at Paincourt, Ontario, and worked for many years as a farmer, a traveling fertilizer salesman for Canada Packers. He served on several Kent County School Boards in the late '60s, was also: a member of the Canadian Legion and Knights of Columbus
, was active in RC Parish Council in both home parishes in Dresden & Chatham, performed as part of a local dance band specializing in polka music.
Bossy married Margaret Lanckriet in 1950 & together they raised 7 children.
Bossy was elected to the House of Commons in the federal election of 1980
, defeating Progressive Conservative
incumbent Bob Holmes by 837 votes in the southwestern Ontario riding of Kent
. He served as parliamentary secretary
to the Minister of Supply and Services from March 1 to September 30, 1982, and to the Secretary of State of Canada from October 1, 1982 to February 29, 1984.
The Liberals were defeated in the 1984 federal election
, and Bossy lost to Progressive Conservative Elliott Hardey
by over 5,000 votes. The following year, having been recruited by new provincial Liberal leader David Peterson, Bossy sought election for the Ontario Liberal Party in the riding of Chatham—Kent
, and defeated incumbent Progressive Conservative
Andy Watson by 1,134 votes. The Liberals formed a minority government
after this election and although Bossy was not appointed to the cabinet of David Peterson
he did serve as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Housing in 1987. He was re-elected by an increased margin in the 1987 provincial election
, in which Peterson's Liberals won a landslide majority.
The Liberals were unexpectedly defeated in the 1990 provincial election
, and Bossy too, losing his legislative seat to New Democrat Randy Hope
by almost 4,000 votes.
In 1994, Bossy signed a petition calling for the introduction of an ethanol
industry in Canada.
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 was a Liberal
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
member of the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
from 1980 to 1984, and represented the Ontario Liberal Party
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...
in 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.
Bossy was educated at Paincourt, Ontario, and worked for many years as a farmer, a traveling fertilizer salesman for Canada Packers. He served on several Kent County School Boards in the late '60s, was also: a member of the Canadian Legion and Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
, was active in RC Parish Council in both home parishes in Dresden & Chatham, performed as part of a local dance band specializing in polka music.
Bossy married Margaret Lanckriet in 1950 & together they raised 7 children.
Bossy was elected to the House of Commons in the federal election of 1980
Canadian federal election, 1980
The Canadian federal election of 1980 was held on February 18, 1980 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 32nd Parliament of 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 Bob Holmes by 837 votes in the southwestern Ontario riding of Kent
Kent (Ontario electoral district)
Kent was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1904, 1917 to 1968, and 1979 to 1997. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created by the British North America Act of 1867...
. He served as parliamentary secretary
Parliamentary Secretary
A Parliamentary Secretary is a member of a Parliament in the Westminster system who assists a more senior minister with his or her duties.In the parliamentary systems of several Commonwealth countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, it is customary for the prime minister to...
to the Minister of Supply and Services from March 1 to September 30, 1982, and to the Secretary of State of Canada from October 1, 1982 to February 29, 1984.
The Liberals were defeated in the 1984 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1984
The Canadian federal election of 1984 was held on September 4 of that year to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 33rd Parliament of Canada...
, and Bossy lost to Progressive Conservative Elliott Hardey
Elliott Hardey
Elliott William Hardey was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a farmer by career....
by over 5,000 votes. The following year, having been recruited by new provincial Liberal leader David Peterson, Bossy sought election for the Ontario Liberal Party in the riding of Chatham—Kent
Chatham—Kent
Chatham—Kent was a provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada. It existed from the 1967 election until it was abolished into Lambton—Kent—Middlesex and Chatham-Kent—Essex in 1998....
, and defeated incumbent 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...
Andy Watson by 1,134 votes. The Liberals formed a minority government
Minority government
A minority government or a minority cabinet is a cabinet of a parliamentary system formed when a political party or coalition of parties does not have a majority of overall seats in the parliament but is sworn into government to break a Hung Parliament election result. It is also known as a...
after this election and although Bossy was not appointed to the cabinet 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....
he did serve as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Housing in 1987. He was re-elected by an increased margin in the 1987 provincial 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...
, in which Peterson's Liberals won a landslide majority.
The Liberals were unexpectedly defeated in the 1990 provincial 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....
, and Bossy too, losing his legislative seat to New Democrat Randy Hope
Randy Hope
Randy R. Hope is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is the mayor of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario. He also served as a New Democratic Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 1995.-Background:...
by almost 4,000 votes.
In 1994, Bossy signed a petition calling for the introduction of an ethanol
Ethanol
Ethanol, also called ethyl alcohol, pure alcohol, grain alcohol, or drinking alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid. It is a psychoactive drug and one of the oldest recreational drugs. Best known as the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, it is also used in thermometers, as a...
industry in Canada.