Lord we thank you You for Glen Murray and his
role in the Liberal Party as Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. There
is a lot of confusion and disagreement about environmental issues, some saying
that it’s all propaganda while others express deep concern. True or false we
believe that You from the beginning directed humans to care for the earth. We
pray that you will grant the Hon. Mr. Murray the wisdom and courage to move our
province in a direction that will be beneficial to its citizens and the
environment at large, with special focus on his Toronto Centre Riding. Oh Lord,
give him clarity and ability to make good decisions that will benefit his
constituents and the people of his province. And Lord, be with his family
during his busy schedule ministering to others. Bless them with good health and
give them direction in all their future endeavors. In Jesus name, Amen
BIOGRAPHY
Glen Murray has a lifetime of activism in urban planning,
sustainable development and community health. He was the Senior Resident
and Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Architecture and Landscape Design
at Massey College, University of Toronto and worked on the Development
of the University’s City Centre. He was a Managing Partner of
AuthentiCITY, a Toronto based Urban Sustainability consulting and
planning firm.
He was appointed President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute
in 2007 and led the development of award winning programs in community
energy mapping & planning, regional economic development and culture
lead regeneration of urban centres.
He has served on several university, hospital and community boards
including the Expo 2015 Bid Committee and the Toronto District School
Board’s Reference Group for Improving Services for Marginalized
Students.
Glen was appointed by the Prime Minister of Canada to Chair the
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE), where
he helped to shape environmental policy and respond to climate change in
Canada.
Glen is a founding member of the Canadian AIDS Society and was
Director of Health Education and HIV Prevention Services at the Village
Clinic/9 Circles Community Health Centre in Winnipeg. He was also part
of the World Health AIDS Service Organization’s working group for the
Global Program on AIDS.
Glen was mayor of the City of Winnipeg and during his tenure was
the Chair of the Big City Mayors Caucus where he led the successful
campaign that resulted in the federal government to transfer the
equivalent of 5 cents a litre of the federal tax on gas to
municipalities for infrastructure renewal and construction.
Glen has a long history of active participation in human rights and
social activism. He was a member of the Toronto Gay Patrol in 1983, the
Co-Chair of Canadians for Equal Marriage and has logged over 5,000
kilometres cycling for Habitat for Humanity’s fundraising “Cycle for
Hope” to raise money for affordable housing in Canada.
In recognition of Glen’s efforts toward historical preservation in
the downtown and his encouragement of high standards and creativity in
design, he was made an Honourary Member of the Royal Architectural
Institute of Canada in 2002.
Glen’s public service has led to several awards including the
Queen’s Jubilee Medal, the 2003 “Fight for LGBT Justice and Equality”
award from Egale Canada and for his work with the aboriginal community
he was given the highest honour of an Eagle Feather.
Glen was born in Montreal where he earned a diploma from John
Abbott College. He then attended Concordia University’s School of
Community and Public Affairs for four years, majoring in Urban Studies.
While at Concordia, he served as President of the student union.
Bio from http://www.glenmurray.onmpp.ca/Biography
