Please join The National Forum (Canadian Club of Toronto and Empire Club of Canada) on Tuesday October 20th, when Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan will speak about the impact of the global recession on the Ontario economy – and Ontario’s finances. Minister Duncan will highlight challenges facing Ontario’s economy and the tough choices Ontarians will have to make as the government focuses on its priorities.
Dwight Duncan was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 1995, and was re-elected in 1999, 2003 and 2007. Duncan previously served as Minister of Energy and Chair of Cabinet, Minister of Finance and Chair of Management Board of Cabinet, as well as Government House Leader. As Minister of Energy, Duncan brought meaningful change to Ontario’s electricity sector, fostering a culture of conservation, while ensuring a reliable, sustainable, diverse and affordable power supply.
Duncan is a lifelong resident of Windsor. From 1987 to 1995, Duncan served as an administrator at Brentwood Recovery Centre, Canada’s largest alcohol and drug recovery centre. He sat on Windsor City Council from 1988 to 1994.
A graduate of McGill University and the University of Windsor, Duncan has degrees in economics and commerce, as well as a MBA. He has one son, Sean.
