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  Curling, Alvin
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AffiliationLiberal  
 
NameAlvin Curling
Address589 Middlefield Road, Unit 22
Scarborough, Ontario , Canada
Emailacurling.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
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Born November 15, 1939 (84 years)
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Oct 26, 2020 04:25pm
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InfoAlvin Curling was first elected in 1985 to the provincial riding of Scarborough North, now Scarborough-Rouge River, amassing the highest total vote in Canadian history. Throughout his career, Alvin has displayed a strong commitment to public service, youth, and adult literacy.

As a member of the Liberal provincial government in 1985-1990, Alvin served as Minister of Housing and Minister of Skills Development with special responsibility for literacy. Alvin also served as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.

In opposition, Alvin was a strong advocate for the people of Scarborough-Rouge River and an active voice in the Liberal caucus. He served in numerous critic positions and has held the positions of Deputy Opposition House Leader, Deputy Whip, and critic for Training and Skills Development, Solicitor General, Human Rights, Colleges And Universities.

Alvin is a strong advocate of the democratic process, inclusiveness and the protection of rights for all Ontarians. He is remembered for having successfully challenged the proceedings of the House surrounding Bill 26, the omnibus bill of 1995.

Alvin has served on numerous advisory boards and committees including as Chair of the Advisory Board to the Caribana Cultural Committee, member of the board of directors of the World Hunger Project, president of World Literacy of Canada, and member of the Advisory Board to the Chinese Cultural Centre. His strong community involvement has been recognized through numerous awards. Most recently, he was honoured by the Government of Jamaica with the Order of Distinction, in the rank of Commander.


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  08/19/2005 CAN Ambassador to Dominican Republic Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/19/2003 ON Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  10/02/2003 ON Legislative Assembly - Scarborough—Rouge River Won 63.85% (+38.63%)
  06/03/1999 ON Legislative Assembly - Scarborough—Rouge River Won 57.25% (+22.82%)
  06/08/1995 ON Legislative Assembly - Scarborough North Won 46.08% (+14.85%)
  09/06/1990 ON Legislative Assembly - Scarborough North Won 44.56% (+13.03%)
  09/10/1987 ON Legislative Assembly - Scarborough North Won 63.03% (+44.58%)
  05/02/1985 ON Legislative Assembly - Scarborough North Won 47.52% (+12.24%)
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