38th Parliament of Ontario

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The 38th Parliament of Ontario is the current legislature of the government of the Province of Ontario, Canada. It officially opened November 19th, 2003, at Queen's Park in Toronto.

[edit] Timeline of the 38th Parliament of Ontario

November 19th, 2003:

• The legislature conducted a secret vote to elect the Speaker of the legislature. Liberal Party of Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Alvin Curling is elected as Speaker. He is the first black Speaker of the Ontario legislature.

March 24, 2004:

• Dominic Agostino, Liberal MPP for Hamilton East, dies suddenly of liver cancer.

May 13, 2004:

• A by-election is held in Hamilton East to replace Dominic Agostino. Ontario New Democratic Party candidate Andrea Horwath defeats Liberal candidate Ralph Agostino, Mr. Agostino's brother. This win returns the NDP to 8 seats and official party status.

August 19, 2005

• Speaker Alvin Curling resigns to accept an appointment as Ambassador to the Dominican Republic.

[edit] See also

• Dalton McGuinty
• Ontario, Canada
• List of Ontario Parliaments
• Legislative Assembly of Ontario

[edit] External links

• Legislative Assembly of Ontario. About the Assembly.
• CBC.ca Nov. 19, 2003: Ontario names Curling as new Speaker