Granville Anderson
| Granville Anderson MPP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Durham | |
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Assumed office June 12, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | John O'Toole |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1960 (age 56–57) Jamaica |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence | Courtice, Ontario |
| Alma mater | University of Windsor |
| Profession | Mediator |
Granville Anderson (born c. 1960) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who was elected in 2014. He represents the riding of Durham.
Background
Anderson was born in Jamaica and moved to Canada with his family when he was 13. He attended the University of Windsor where he obtained a certificate in mediation law, and earned a business administration diploma through Seneca College. He was elected as a separate school trustee in 2003, and was eventually elected as the chair of Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland, and Clarington Catholic District School Board. He owns his own company specializing in mediation services.[1]
Politics
He ran in the 2014 provincial election as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Durham. He defeated Progressive Conservative candidate Mike Patrick by 1,236 votes.[2][3]
He has served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children and Youth Services. Currently he is the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education (Ontario).
References
- ↑ Jordan, Shelley (December 12, 2003). "Mediator wants to bring groups together as trustee; Granville Anderson is focused on helping students". Clarington This Week. p. 3.
- ↑ "General Election by District: Durham". Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Granville Anderson ends blue streak in Durham riding". Durham Region. June 12, 2014.