Thursday, November 13, 2014

Norm Miller - MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka (November 13th, 2014)



Lord, we ask You to bless Norm Miller MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka in the many duties he fulfills. Give him clarity and the ability to make good decisions. Lead him into opportunities that will be for the benefit of the constituents of Parry Sound - Muskoka and the people of our province. Fill his heart with your grace and peace and may his family be aware of Your love and care for them. In Christ’s name, Amen


BIOGRAPHY

Norm Miller was first elected to represent the riding of Parry Sound-Muskoka in a by-election on March 22, 2001, and re-elected in general elections in October 2003, October 2007 and October 2011.


Norm has served as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, Commissioner of the Red Tape Secretariat, member of the Estimates Committee, and sat on the Cabinet Committee for Economic and Resource Policy.


While in opposition Norm has been the PC Critic for a variety of portfolios including Natural Resources, Aboriginal Affairs and Research and Innovation, and Finance. He also served as Chief Opposition Whip for 6 years and sat on the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs.


Most recently, he was appointed PC Critic for Aboriginal Affairs, as well as continuing to serve as the critic for Northern Development and Mines. Norm was also appointed to the PC Job Creation Task Force.


He is currently Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.


For 25 years, together with his wife, Christine and their four children, owned and operated a lodge on Lake Muskoka.


Norm is also past President of Muskoka Tourism, past Director and Treasurer of Resorts Ontario and is a strong advocate for economic growth and tourism in the Parry Sound-Muskoka area.