Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet of the 40th Legislative Assembly of Ontario

The Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet are members of the main Opposition party responsible for holding Ministers to account and for developing and disseminating the party's policy positions. In the 40th Legislative Assembly of Ontario the Official Opposition is formed by the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario

Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario

The Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario , is a right-of-centre political party in Ontario, Canada. The party was known for many years as "Ontario's natural governing party." It has ruled the province for 80 of the years since Confederation, including an uninterrupted run from 1943 to 1985...

. The shadow cabinet was announced on October 25, 2011 by Tim Hudak

Tim Hudak

Timothy Patrick "Tim" Hudak is a politician in Ontario, Canada, and the Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario . He also serves as member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Niagara West—Glanbrook.-Background:Tim Hudak was born in Fort Erie, Ontario...

, Leader of the Opposition

Leader of the Opposition (Ontario)

The Leader of the Opposition in Ontario is usually leader of the largest party in the Ontario legislature which is not the government. The current official opposition is formed by the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, and Tim Hudak is the current Leader of the Opposition.Ontario's first...

Critic	Portfolio	Duration
Tim Hudak Tim Hudak Timothy Patrick "Tim" Hudak is a politician in Ontario, Canada, and the Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario . He also serves as member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Niagara West—Glanbrook.-Background:Tim Hudak was born in Fort Erie, Ontario...	Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Opposition (Ontario) The Leader of the Opposition in Ontario is usually leader of the largest party in the Ontario legislature which is not the government. The current official opposition is formed by the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, and Tim Hudak is the current Leader of the Opposition.Ontario's first...	2009-
Christine Elliott Christine Elliott Christine Janice Elliott is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in a byelection on March 30, 2006. Elliott was a candidate in the 2009 Progressive Conservative leadership election and came in third place behind winner Tim Hudak and runner-up Frank...	Deputy Leader of the Opposition	2009-
	Attorney General Attorney General of Ontario The Attorney General of Ontario is a senior member of the Executive Council of Ontario and governs the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario - the department responsible for the oversight of the justice system within the province. The Attorney General is an elected Member of Provincial...	2011-
	Citizenship and Immigration Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (Ontario) The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration is responsible for citizenship and immigration issues in the Canadian province of Ontario. Overall immigration and citizenship policy is still held by the federal government....	2011-
Jim Wilson Jim Wilson -Sports:* James B. Wilson , American football player and coach* Jim Wilson , American Major League Baseball player* Jim Wilson , American pitcher in Major League Baseball, 1945–1958...	House Leader House Leader In Canada, each political party with representation in the House of Commons has a House Leader who is a front bench Member of Parliament and an expert in parliamentary procedure...	2011-
Ted Arnott Ted Arnott Theodore Calvin Arnott is a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario representing the district of Wellington—Halton Hills....	Intergovernmental Affairs Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs (Ontario) The Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs is responsible for intergovernmental affairs between the Canadian province of Ontario and the other provinces and territories and the Canadian government...	2011-
Bob Bailey Bob Bailey Bob Bailey is the name of:* Bob Bailey , radio* Bob Bailey , player* Bob Bailey , player* Bob Bailey , coach* Bob Bailey member of the Ontario legislature...	Community Safety and Correctional Services Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services is responsible for law enforcement services in the Canadian province of Ontario, including the Ontario Provincial Police, correctional centres, detention centres/jails The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (French:...	2011–
Toby Barrett Toby Barrett Toby Barrett is a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario representing the district of Haldimand—Norfolk for the Progressive Conservative Party....	Community and Social Services Ministry of Community and Social Services (Ontario) The Ministry of Community and Social Services in the Canadian province of Ontario is responsible for social services such as welfare, and disability insurance and community service programs around issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, spousal support, adoption, and assisted housing for...	2011–
Ted Chudleigh Ted Chudleigh Ted Chudleigh is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding of Halton for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario...	Tourism and Culture Ministry of Tourism and Culture (Ontario) The Ministry of Tourism and Culture was created on January 18, 2010 when the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Tourism were combined under one minister. It is responsible for the development of policies and programs and the operation of programs related to tourism, arts, cultural industries,...	2011–
Steve Clark Steve Clark Stephen Maynard Clark was an English musician, co-lead guitarist for the British hard rock band Def Leppard up until his death in 1991 due to a combination of alcohol and multiple prescription drugs...	Municipal Affairs & Housing Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ontario) The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is responsible for municipal affairs and housing in the Canadian province of Ontario.The current Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the Ontario cabinet is Kathleen Wynne.-Former Ministers:...	2011-
Garfield Dunlop Garfield Dunlop thumb\|Garfield Dunlop speaks at a Literacy conference in June 2009Garfield Dunlop is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding of Simcoe North for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.Dunlop was educated at the...	Apprenticeship Reform	2011-
Vic Fedeli	Energy Ministry of Energy (Ontario) The Ministry of Energy’s responsibility is ensuring that Ontario’s electricity system functions with reliability and productivity, and promoting innovation in the energy sector. In April 2002, it was re-named the Ministry of Energy, with the newly created Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and...	2011-
Ernie Hardeman Ernie Hardeman Ernie Hardeman is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the rural riding of Oxford for the Progressive Conservative Party....	Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs	2008-
Michael Harris Michael Harris Michael Harris is an award-winning Canadian author, investigative journalist, and radio personality who hosts an afternoon radio talk show, "Michael Harris Live", on Ottawa-based CFRA, and was a columnist for The Ottawa Sun newspaper until March 2011.Born in Toronto, Ontario, to Audrey McDonald ...	Environment Ministry of the Environment (Ontario) The Ministry of the Environment, established in 1972, is the portfolio in the Executive Council of Ontario responsible for addressing the environmental issues affecting the environmental protection of the Canadian province of Ontario and the World...	2011-
Randy Hillier Randy Hillier Randall George Hillier is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.Hillier was drafted by the Boston Bruins in 1980 while playing for the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL. He served the Bruins during his first three NHL seasons, but was best known for his seven seasons with the Pittsburgh...	Labour Ministry of Labour (Ontario) The Ministry of Labour is responsible for labour issues in the Canadian province of Ontario.The Ministry of Labour and its agencies are responsible for employment equity and rights, occupational health and safety, and labour relations....	2009-
Sylvia Jones Sylvia Jones Sylvia Jones is a Canadian politician. She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2007 provincial election, representing the riding of Dufferin—Caledon. She is a member of the Progressive Conservatives.-External links:*...	Government Services Ministry of Government Services (Ontario) The Ministry of Government Services is responsible for the delivery and management of government operations. Its goal is to provide cost-effective services to all residents and businesses and to the Ontario Public Service. It replaced the former Management Board Secretariat and the former Ministry...	2011-
	Deputy Opposition House Leader	2011-
Frank Klees Frank Klees Frank Klees is a Canadian politician and the Progressive Conservative member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Newmarket—Aurora north of Toronto. He was a candidate in the 2009 Progressive Conservative leadership election placing second behind victor Tim Hudak.-Early life:Klees was born...	Transportation	2009-
	Infrastructure Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal (Ontario) The Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal was responsible for public infrastructure in the Canadian province of Ontario. It was not only responsible for funding individual capital projects, but for drafting the capital budget in place of the Ministry of Finance...	2009-
Rob Leone Rob Leone Rob Leone is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2011 election. He represents the electoral district of Cambridge as a member of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party caucus.-External links:*...	Training, Colleges & Universities	2011-
Lisa MacLeod Lisa MacLeod Lisa MacLeod is a Canadian politician, who was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on March 30, 2006 and subsequently re-elected on October 10, 2007...	Education Ministry of Education (Ontario) The Ministry of Education is the agency of the Ontario government in the Canadian province of Ontario responsible for government policy, funding, curriculum planning and direction in all levels of public education, including elementary and secondary schools.This Ministry is responsible for...	2011-
Jim McDonell Jim McDonell Jim McDonell is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2011 election. He represents the electoral district of Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry as a member of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party caucus....	Consumer Services	2011-
Jane McKenna Jane McKenna Jane McKenna is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2011 election. She represents the electoral district of Burlington as a member of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party caucus.-External links:*...	Children and Youth Services Ministry of Children and Youth Services (Ontario) The Ministry of Children and Youth Services is responsible for services to children and youth in the Canadian province of Ontario. They recently introduced Bill 210 -- an Act to amend the Child and Family Services Act -- which will open adoptions to members of the child's extended families...	2011-
Monte McNaughton Monte McNaughton Monte McNaughton is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2011 election. He represents the electoral district of Lambton—Kent—Middlesex as a member of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party caucus.At age 20, McNaughton was elected to municipal...	Economic Development & Innovation Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (Ontario) The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade in the Canadian province of Ontario is responsible for programs to attract and retain business and economic development in the province...	2011-
Norm Miller Norm Miller Norm Miller is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding of Parry Sound—Muskoka for the Progressive Conservatives...	Northern Development & Mines	2011-
Julia Munro Julia Munro Julia Munro is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the Greater Toronto Area riding of York—Simcoe for the Progressive Conservative Party....	Seniors & Retirement Security Ontario Seniors' Secretariat Ontario Seniors' Secretariat is responsible for senior citizens issues in the Canadian province of Ontario.The current Minister Responsible for Seniors is the Honourable Sophia Aggelonitis....	2011-
John O’Toole	Accountability	2011-
Jerry Ouellette Jerry Ouellette Jerry J. Ouellette is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since 1995, representing the riding of Oshawa for the Progressive Conservative Party. Ouellette was Minister of Natural Resources in the government of Ernie Eves.Ouellette graduated...	Aboriginal Affairs Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs (Ontario) The Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs is the Government of Ontario ministry responsible for issues relating to First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Ontario. The current Minister of Aboriginal Affairs is Kathleen Wynne who sits in the Executive Council of Ontario or cabinet...	2011-
Laurie Scott Laurie Scott Laurie Scott is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2003 to 2009, representing the riding of Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock for the Progressive Conservative Party...	Natural Resources Ministry of Natural Resources (Ontario) The Ministry of Natural Resources is a government ministry of the Canadian province of Ontario that responsible for Ontario’s provincial parks, forests, fisheries, wildlife, mineral aggregates and the Crown lands and waters that make up 87 per cent of the province...	2011-
	Women's Issues Ontario Women's Directorate The Ontario Women's Directorate is a government agency under the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration responsible for women's issues, specifically: violence against women and economic independence....	2011-
Peter Shurman Peter Shurman Peter Shurman is a Progressive Conservative Member for Thornhill in the Ontario Legislature. Prior to his election, he was a radio talk show host on CFRB in Toronto.-Background:Shurman was born in Montreal in 1947...	Finance Ministry of Finance (Ontario) The Ministry of Finance is a portfolio in the Executive Council of Ontario commonly known as the cabinet. The Finance Minister is responsible for managing the fiscal, financial and related regulatory affairs of the Canadian province of Ontario...	2011-
	Francophone Affairs Office of Francophone Affairs The Office of Francophone Affairs in the Canadian province of Ontario is responsible for the provision of government services to Franco-Ontarian citizens and communities....	2007-
	Toronto Affairs	2011-
Todd Smith Todd Smith Todd Smith is LL Cool J's 11th studio album, released on April 11, 2006 by his label Def Jam Recordings. It includes collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Pharrell, Juelz Santana, Teairra Mari, Ginuwine, Mary J...	Small Business & Red Tape Small Business Agency of Ontario The Small Business Agency of Ontario is an agency of the Government of Ontario, operating as part of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. It was established by the government of Dalton McGuinty in 2005....	2011-
Elizabeth Witmer Elizabeth Witmer Elizabeth Witmer is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since 1990, originally representing Waterloo North and later Kitchener—Waterloo for the Progressive Conservative Party.Witmer moved with her family to Ontario at a young age...	Health	2011-
	Caucus Chair	2011-
John Yakabuski John Yakabuski John Yakabuski is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the eastern Ontario riding of Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke for the Progressive Conservative Party...	Community Safety Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services is responsible for law enforcement services in the Canadian province of Ontario, including the Ontario Provincial Police, correctional centres, detention centres/jails The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (French:...	2011-
	Chief Opposition Whip	2011-

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