Brad Clark
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Brad Clark is a Canadian politician
in Ontario, Canada
. He is currently the councillor in Ward nine in Hamilton, Ontario. He was a Progressive Conservative
member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
from 1999 to 2003, and was a cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris
and Ernie Eves
.
in Hamilton, receiving a diploma in radio broadcasting. He owned and operated a small business after his graduation, and also served as executive director of the Songwriters Association of Canada
.
legislature in the provincial election of 1999
, defeating Liberal
Chris Phillips by about 2,500 votes in the suburban Hamilton riding of Stoney Creek
. On February 8, 2001, he was appointed as the province's Minister of Transportation
. When Ernie Eves
succeeded Mike Harris as Premier
on April 15, 2002, he named Clark as his Minister of Labour
.
Clark was initially favoured for re-election in the provincial election of 2003
against Liberal candidate Tony Magnini. Magnini was forced to resign in mid-campaign amid allegations of fraud
, however, and the Liberals were able to convince Jennifer Mossop
, a popular local journalist, to take his place. She defeated Clark by over 5,000 votes.
On November 13, 2006, Clark beat out incumbent city councillor Phil Bruckler by a narrow margin for a seat on Hamilton City Council
to represent Ward 9, which includes the mountain and heritage areas of Stoney Creek.
's bid to lead the Ontario PC Party.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Ontario, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He is currently the councillor in Ward nine in Hamilton, Ontario. He was a Progressive Conservative
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...
member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario , is the legislature of the Canadian province of Ontario, and is the second largest provincial legislature of Canada...
from 1999 to 2003, and was a cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris
Mike Harris
Michael Deane "Mike" Harris was the 22nd Premier of Ontario from June 26, 1995 to April 15, 2002. He is most noted for the "Common Sense Revolution", his Progressive Conservative government's program of deficit reduction in combination with lower taxes and cuts to government...
and Ernie Eves
Ernie Eves
Ernest Lawrence "Ernie" Eves was the 23rd Premier of the province of Ontario, Canada, from April 15, 2002, to October 23, 2003.-Beginnings:...
.
Early life and education
Clark was educated at Mohawk CollegeMohawk College
Mohawk College is a public College of Applied Arts and Technology located in the Golden Horseshoe of Ontario, Canada. Mohawk has three main campuses: the Fennell Campus located in Hamilton, the Brantford Campus located in Brantford and the STARRT Institute located in Stoney Creek, as well as the...
in Hamilton, receiving a diploma in radio broadcasting. He owned and operated a small business after his graduation, and also served as executive director of the Songwriters Association of Canada
Songwriters Association of Canada
The Songwriters Association of Canada is a Canadian organization dedicated exclusively to Canadian composers, lyricists and songwriters. Their mission is to develop and protect the creative and business environments for songwriters in Canada and around the world.- Proposal to Monetize File Sharing...
.
Political life
He was elected to the OntarioOntario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
legislature in the provincial election of 1999
Ontario general election, 1999
An Ontario general election was held on June 3, 1999, to elect members of the 37th Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada....
, defeating Liberal
Ontario Liberal Party
The Ontario Liberal Party is a provincial political party in the province of Ontario, Canada. It has formed the Government of Ontario since the provincial election of 2003. The party is ideologically aligned with the Liberal Party of Canada but the two parties are organizationally independent and...
Chris Phillips by about 2,500 votes in the suburban Hamilton riding of Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek (electoral district)
Stoney Creek was an electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2003 and in the legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1999 to 2007. It was located in the Hamilton area of Southern Ontario...
. On February 8, 2001, he was appointed as the province's Minister of Transportation
Ministry of Transportation (Ontario)
The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario is the provincial ministry of the government of Ontario which is responsible for transport infrastructure and related law in Ontario. The ministry traces its roots back over a century to the 1890s, when the province began training Provincial Road Building...
. When Ernie Eves
Ernie Eves
Ernest Lawrence "Ernie" Eves was the 23rd Premier of the province of Ontario, Canada, from April 15, 2002, to October 23, 2003.-Beginnings:...
succeeded Mike Harris as Premier
Premier
Premier is a title for the head of government in some countries and states.-Examples by country:In many nations, "premier" is used interchangeably with "prime minister"...
on April 15, 2002, he named Clark as his Minister of 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....
.
Clark was initially favoured for re-election in the provincial election of 2003
Ontario general election, 2003
The Ontario general election of 2003 was held on October 2, 2003, to elect the 103 members of the 38th Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada....
against Liberal candidate Tony Magnini. Magnini was forced to resign in mid-campaign amid allegations of fraud
Fraud
In criminal law, a fraud is an intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual; the related adjective is fraudulent. The specific legal definition varies by legal jurisdiction. Fraud is a crime, and also a civil law violation...
, however, and the Liberals were able to convince Jennifer Mossop
Jennifer Mossop
Jennifer F. Mossop is a former politician and journalist in Ontario, Canada. She was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding of Stoney Creek for the Ontario Liberal Party from 2003 to 2007.-Journalism:...
, a popular local journalist, to take his place. She defeated Clark by over 5,000 votes.
On November 13, 2006, Clark beat out incumbent city councillor Phil Bruckler by a narrow margin for a seat on Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council
The Hamilton City Council is the governing body of the City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.The current council consists of the mayor plus fifteen councillors, one elected from each of the city's wards. The incumbent council was elected in a municipal election on November 13, 2006...
to represent Ward 9, which includes the mountain and heritage areas of Stoney Creek.
Broadcasting
In June 2004, Clark began co-hosting a weekly program on aging on CHML radio. In the same year, he endorsed Frank KleesFrank 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...
's bid to lead the Ontario PC Party.