MPP John Yakabuski, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke

Father, I thank you for John Yakabuski.  I thank you for his position in our government, for Your Word says that every ruling authority that exists has been established by You.  So Father, I thank you for establishing John Yakabuski, I thank you for establishing him in his calling and purpose in our government. I thank you for his heart of service.  I thank you that he knows You and loves You.  I pray that he hears Your voice above others and the voice of a stranger he will not follow.  I pray for an increase in Godly wisdom and strength as he represents his constituents in parliament.  I pray that the eyes of his heart will be enlarged to receive from you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that he may know You better.  May he be a Godly voice to our province and nation.  May his confidence and trust be found in You.  Father I pray that you will bless and keep him.  Fill him with Your peace in the midst of challenging times and bless him as he perseveres under trial.  Bless him abundantly so that he will have all that he needs at all times to thrive in every good work.  Father, I ask in the name of Jesus that you will send your angels concerning him, that You will surround him and his family with a hedge of Your protection.  I declare and decree that You are his strong tower and place of refuge.  I declare and decree that he will seek Your face.  Bless him Father, Amen.

John Yakabuski was elected to the Ontario Legislature as MPP for the riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke on October 2, 2003 and was re-elected on October 6th, 2011 for his third term. John is currently the Chief Whip for the Official Opposition. He has served as the House Leader and Energy Critic for the Official Opposition and has also served as the member of the General Government Committee.

John was raised on politics as his father, Paul Yakabuski, served as the Provincial Member for the riding of Renfrew South for 24 years. Formerly a real estate sales representative, John is best known locally as the former owner-operator of Yakabuski's Home Hardware in Barry's Bay, which he operated for 20 years. John is also known for his record of community service that has included service to the Royal Canadian Legion, Madawaska Valley Lions Club and the Boy Scouts. John has also sat on the steering committee of St. Francis Memorial Hospital's Capital Equipment Campaign. He is also very active in his church, St. John's Lutheran Augsburg.

In October of 2010, John recorded and released his second CD entitled "Taking Care" to raise funds that go directly to the nine long term care homes in his riding. John's first CD, "To Your Health" raised over $50,000 for the five local hospitals, in Renfrew County.

John grew up in a family of 14 children, just about enough for a quorum on its own. He and his wife Vicky have four children, and eight grandchildren.