Detailed Research and Analysis of Ontario's MP and MPP: Politics

This assignment focuses on researching an Ontario electoral district, excluding London West. The student identifies the electoral district's location, the names and political affiliations of the Member of Parliament (MP) and Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) representing the constituents. It then delves into detailed information about each politician, including their election year, current roles, education, work experience, involvement in municipal or provincial government, volunteer work, community involvement, and their primary causes. The assignment concludes with an assessment where the student provides arguments for or against wanting these individuals to serve as their representatives, considering factors such as their party affiliation, causes, work experience, and personality. The research covers Bill Morneau and Andrew Jill, providing insights into their political careers and contributions.

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MP + MPP Research Activity
1. Name an electoral district in Ontario (other than London West)
Riding
What best describes its location? ( Underline one )
GTA (Greater Toronto Area)
South-western Ontario (London)
South-central Ontario
Eastern Ontario
Central Ontario
Northern Ontario
2. Provide the names and party affiliation of both the MP + MPP who
Currently represent the constituents living in this electoral district.
MP’s name: Bill Morneau- Political Party: Liberal
MPP’s name: Andrew, Jill- Political Party: New democratic
3. Discover additional information about this Member of Parliament:
􀀀 In what year was the MP first elected to the Parliament in Ottawa? 2015
􀀀 What role(s) does the MP currently perform on Parliament Hill? He is currently acting as a
finance minister
􀀀 Education/Work Experience
What is the highest level of education this MP completed? What did he/she do before
embarking on a career in politics?

The highest level of education that Bill Morneau has completed is an MBA from the European
Institute for Business Administration and he used to be an Executive chair of Morneau Shepell
before embarking his current role as a finance minister.
􀀀 Municipal or Provincial Government Experience
Was the MP ever involved in municipal or provincial government? (If yes, state which
position(s) MP held.)
Yes, in 2012, he acted as a pension investment advisor to the Ontario Minister of Finance
Dwight Duncan.
􀀀 Volunteer Work/Community Involvement
What has the MP done to demonstrate concern for others or to earn the respect of
others?
The MP has led an initiative with the UNHCR and in 2010; he opened a secondary school for
refugee girls in Kakuma refugee camp located in Kenya. The school has become a home to many
girls and is currently run by Windle Trust.
􀀀 Pet Cause
What seems to be the MP’s most important cause? What inspired him/her to seek
elected office? The dedication to serving his country and move it forward in ensuring there is
economic growth.
4. Discover additional information about this Member of Provincial
Parliament:

􀀀 In what year was the MPP first elected to the legislature in Toronto? She was elected in 2018
􀀀 What role(s) does the MPP currently perform at Queen’s Park? She currently presents Critic,
culture and women’s issues besides being a member of the standing committee on public
accounts.
􀀀 Education/Work Experience
What is the highest level of education this MPP completed? She holds a PhD on women and
gender studies from the York University’s Faculty of education.
What did he/she do before embarking on a career in politics? Before embarking on her current
role in parliament, Andrew Jill was a public speaker and an activist.
􀀀 Municipal or Federal Government Experience
Was the MPP ever involved in the municipal or federal government? (If yes, state which
position(s) MPP held.) No
􀀀 Volunteer Work/Community Involvement
What has the MPP done to demonstrate concern for others or to earn the respect of
others? She is a community co-owner of Glad Day Bookshop and a volunteer as well as a donor
to organizations that support Black and racialized communities.
􀀀 Pet Cause
What seems to be the MPP’s most important cause? What inspired him/her to seek
elected office? The dedication to serving the community and fight for their rights and freedom

5. Assessment:
If you lived in this electoral district, based on what you discovered, would you want these
people to serve as your MP and MPP? Defend your assessment with multiple
arguments. (Consider things like the party they belong to, the causes they represent,
their work experience, their personality, etc)
Yes, I would want them to Bill Morneau and Andrew Jill to serve. This is because Bill Morneau
has played a significant role in shaping government policies and initiatives. Besides, he has
introduced the Canada child benefit, tax cuts for the middle class as well as affordable housing
besides enhancing the Canada pension plan. On the other hand, Andrew Jill has shown
dedication in fighting for the rights of black and racialized communities and has dedicated
herself to social justice. She is the community co-owner of Glad Day Bookshop, a volunteer and
a donor to organizations that fight for the rights of all Canadian citizens.