MPP: Michael Gravelle - Thunder Bay - Superior North

Dear Lord, we pray for our MPP Michael Gravelle as he serves Min. Of Northern Development and Mines and also works for the people of northwestern Ontario in Thunder Bay and area. Father we pray for Michael as he serves as Minister bless him in every way. Give him peace today, fill him with wisdom, give him understanding, guide him as he commits himself to serve his constituents in NWO.  He has served the people of Ontario for many years, give him a boldness and fresh vision in his role. Help him make the right choices to protect families, workers in all fields and occupations, and local businesses. We appreciate those that serve and those that work tirelessly to make life in Northern Ontario more affordable.  Father we pray that you would help him, comfort him and bless him,  make his family aware of your love and care for them as well.  We pray these things in Jesus name Amen.


Michael Gravelle represents the riding of Thunder Bay – Superior North. He was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 1995 representing the riding of Port Arthur and is currently serving his sixth consecutive term as M.P.P.

Gravelle was reappointed Minister of Northern Development and Mines in June 2014. He has served as the Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, Government Caucus Chair and as a member of the Priorities and Planning Board.

Gravelle has long been a dedicated community member, with an accomplished political and public service record. He is co-founder of the North of Superior Film Association and has served on the boards of the Magnus Theatre Company and the AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay. In the 1970s, Gravelle served as special assistant to the Honourable Robert Andras, a senior minister in the Trudeau cabinet. He later served as communications officer for the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party and as a special assistant to the federal member for Thunder Bay-Nipigon. He also worked as a publicist for the CBC and as coordinator of Northern Development Councils for the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry.