David Michael Orazietti (born 12 November 1968) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2003 to 2016 who represented the northern Ontario riding of Sault Ste. Marie. He served in the cabinet of Kathleen Wynne, most recently as Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, until he resigned on 31 December 2016. His resignation became effective 1 January 2017. In January 2017, Orazietti was appointed Dean of Aviation, Trades and Technology, Natural Environment and Business at Sault College.{[1]
David Orazietti | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP for Sault Ste. Marie | |
| In office 2 October 2003 – 1 January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Martin |
| Succeeded by | Ross Romano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 November 1968 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Jane Orazietti |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Background
editOrazietti is a third-generation resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He worked as a teacher for the Algoma District School Board for ten years. He and his wife Jane live in Sault Ste. Marie with their two children.[2]
Politics
editIn 1997, Orazietti was elected to Sault Ste. Marie City Council in Ward One. He was re-elected to a second term in 2000.[3]
He ran in the provincial election of 2003 as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Sault Ste. Marie. He defeated New Democratic incumbent Tony Martin by 8,671 votes.[4] He was re-elected in the 2007, 2011, and 2014 elections, becoming the first MPP in the riding's history to be re-elected three times.[5][6][7]
During his time in government Orazietti held several Parliamentary Assistant roles supporting ministers of cabinet including Minister of Natural Resources (2005-2007, 2009-2011) and Minister of Northern Development and Mines (2007-2009). He also served as Government Caucus Chair and parliamentary assistant to premier Dalton McGuinty from 2011 to 2013.[8]
During his tenure, he brought forward several Private member bills to improve such things as the Northern Health Travel Grant and expansion of Highway 17.[citation needed]
On 11 February 2013, Premier Kathleen Wynne appointed him to cabinet as Minister of Natural Resources.[9] On 24 June 2014, Wynne appointed him to a second ministry, this time as Minister of Government and Consumer Services.[10]
On 27 May 2015 Orazietti introduced a new bill called Protecting Condominium Owners Act, 2015. The bill called for the creation of a new Condominium Authority that would facilitate dispute resolution between owners and boards. There would also be training and licensing of condominium management companies. Critics of the bill said that the bill would result in increased fees and more special assessments.[11] It was passed into law on 3 December 2015.[12]
On 13 June 2016, Wynne appointed Orazietti as Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services.[13] He resigned from cabinet on 16 December 2016 and announced his resignation as an MPP effective 1 January 2017.[14]
After politics
editOrazietti was appointed Dean of Aviation, Trades and Technology, Natural Environment and Business at Sault College in January 2017.[15]
Cabinet positions
editProvincial electoral record
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | David Orazietti | 17,490 | 58.53 | 3.59 | |
| New Democratic | Celia Ross | 7,611 | 25.47 | -5.40 | |
| Progressive Conservative | Rod Fremlin | 3,703 | 12.39 | 0.56 | |
| Green | Kara Flannigan | 965 | 3.23 | 1.46 | |
| Libertarian | Austin Williams | 115 | 0.38 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | David Orazietti | 16,104 | 54.94 | -5.21 | |
| New Democratic | Celia Ross | 9,047 | 30.87 | 4.48 | |
| Progressive Conservative | Jib Turner | 3,467 | 11.83 | 4.58 | |
| Green | Luke MacMichael | 519 | 1.77 | -2.55 | |
| Family Coalition | Matthew Hunt | 172 | 0.59 | -1.3 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | David Orazietti | 19,313 | 60.15 | 3.11 | |
| New Democratic | Jeff Arbus | 8,474 | 26.39 | -5.96 | |
| Progressive Conservative | Josh Pringle | 2,329 | 7.25 | -0.26 | |
| Green | André Riopel | 1,386 | 4.32 | 3.07 | |
| Family Coalition | Bill Murphy | 605 | 1.89 | 0.17 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | David Orazietti | 20,050 | 57.04 | 29.45 | |
| New Democratic | Tony Martin | 11,379 | 32.37 | -10.86 | |
| Progressive Conservative | Bruce Willson | 2,674 | 7.61 | -20.79 | |
| Family Coalition | Al Walker | 606 | 1.72 | ||
| Green | Dan Brosemer | 441 | 1.25 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Former MPP David Orazietti now dean at Sault College". CBC News. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ Martin, Carol (18 December 2008). "David, Jane and Olivia get an early Christmas gift". Soo Today.
- ^ Mallan, Caroline (30 September 2003). "Liberals broaden their horizons; High atop polls, McGuinty tours Tory, NDP ridings Party targeting areas once thought beyond its reach". Toronto Star. p. A6.
- ^ "Summary of Valid Ballots by Candidate". Elections Ontario. 2 October 2003. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ^ "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. October 10, 2007. p. 13 (xxii). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 7, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
- ^ "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. 6 October 2011. p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 March 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ^ "General Election by District: Sault Ste. Marie". Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014. Archived from the original on June 14, 2014.
- ^ "David Orazietti, MPP". Ontario Legislative Assembly. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ "Ontario's new cabinet". Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ont. 12 February 2013. p. A3.
- ^ Richard Brennan; Robert Benzie; Rob Ferguson (24 June 2014). "Kathleen Wynne warns financial cupboard is bare". Toronto Star.
- ^ Pigg, Susan (27 May 2015). "Ontario condo owners to get cheaper way to resolve disputes". Toronto Star.
- ^ http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&BillID=3399&detailPage=bills_detail_status
- ^ "Ontario premier shuffles cabinet and adds new ministries, despite criticism over size of executive council". The Canadian Press. 13 June 2016.
- ^ "Ont. Cabinet minister Orazietti quits". 16 December 2016.
- ^ "Former MPP David Orazietti now dean at Sault College". CBC News. 9 January 2017.
