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<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">Norman Sterling was elected to the Ontario
Legislature for the seventh time on June 3, 1999. and appointed by the Premier as Minister
of Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Government House Leader. He has
been Minister of the Environment and Government House Leader since October 1997,
and a member of the Policies and Priorities Committee of Cabinet since August
1996.</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">Previously, he served as Minister of Consumer
and Commercial Relations from June 1995 to August 1996, and as Minister of the
Environment and Energy from August 1996 to October 1997. He was Deputy House
Leader from June 1995 to October 1997.</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">As the longest-sitting Member of the P.C. Caucus, Mr. Sterling has
held a wide range of responsibilities during his time in office. In his first term, he
served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General, and in 1981, was appointed
Minister without Portfolio. From 1982 to 1985 Mr. Sterling served as Justice Minister and
Resources Development Minister. He has also served as P.C. Deputy House Leader, Chair of
P.C. Caucus, and P.C. critic for various ministries including Intergovernmental Affairs,
Treasury and Economic, Industry, Trade and Technology, and Consumer and Commercial
Relations.</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">Among his many accomplishments during his years as MPP include:</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">A major role in the creation of the City of Kanata</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">A constant advocate for the completion of Highway 416
and 417</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">The Minister who brought forward the first Freedom of Information
and Privacy Act</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">The MPP who was most responsible for bringing forward laws to
control smoking the workplace.</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">The MPP who first introduced laws for enduring power of attorneys
and living wills</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">The Minister responsible for the Niagara Escarpment Plan</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">The Minister responsible for implementing one of the most
comprehensive vehicle emissions testing programs in North America- Drive Clean.</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">Mr. Sterling earned a Bachelor of Engineering (civil) from Carleton
University in 1964 and obtained Status of Professional Engineer in 1966. He received a law
degree from the University of Ottawa in 1969 and was called to the Bar in 1971. He was
named Queen's Counsel in 1981.</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">Prior to entering politics, Mr. Sterling had worked at Du Pont of
Canada as an engineer, and owned and operated a small manufacturing firm. He then
practiced law for the six years preceding his election.</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">In his spare time, he enjoys golf, tennis, downhill skiing and
hockey.</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="3">Mr. Sterling and his spouse Joan are the Parents of four adult
children.</font></p>
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