Greg McClinchey
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Greg McClinchey was a municipal councillor
for the Township of North Huron, Ontario
(Blyth Ward) and was the nominated candidate in Huron-Bruce for the Liberal Party of Canada
in the 2008 federal election
.
As a student at Central Huron Secondary School, Greg McClinchey began a co-operative education placement with Paul Steckle
, Member of Parliament-elect for Huron-Bruce. Subsequent to that, McClinchey began working as an assistant to Paul Steckle, both in the constituency office in Goderich
and in Ottawa
.
There are approximately 900 staffers working on Parliament Hill and in the Sixth Annual Terrific Twenty-Five Staffer Survey, Greg McClinchey received ninth place. He received this recognition as an acknowledgment of his knowledge, influence, access, discretion and all-round personality.
In 2007, McClinchey published a biography
on Paul Steckle, entitled Stickin’ to His Guns. The book is a “through-the-keyhole” look at the private elements of Paul Steckle’s public life. McClinchey received a formal citation from the publisher for the editorial quality of the manuscript.
McClinchey holds a professional certificate in conflict management and is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution
Institute of Ontario. McClinchey actively contributes to the community through his involvement in the Blyth Business Association, the Blyth Arena board, and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
. In addition, McClinchey volunteers with numerous community and charitable groups including the Canadian Cancer Society
, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the MS Society of Canada and he freely provides his time and energy to various seniors groups as a motivational and/or guest speaker.
Raised on a small farm in Central Huron, Ontario
(the former Hullett Township, Ontario), McClinchey is a seventh generation resident of Huron County. McClinchey currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario, with his wife, Julie McClinchey (née McNichol), his daughter, Mieka McClinchey and son, Koby McClinchey.
Local government
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for the Township of North Huron, Ontario
North Huron, Ontario
The Township of North Huron is a municipality in Huron County, Ontario, Canada. It was formed in 2001 when the Ontario government imposed amalgamation on municipalities throughout the provinces...
(Blyth Ward) and was the nominated candidate in Huron-Bruce for the Liberal Party of Canada
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
in the 2008 federal election
Canadian federal election, 2008
The 2008 Canadian federal election was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 to elect members to the Canadian House of Commons of the 40th Canadian Parliament after the previous parliament had been dissolved by the Governor General on September 7, 2008...
.
As a student at Central Huron Secondary School, Greg McClinchey began a co-operative education placement with Paul Steckle
Paul Steckle
Paul Daniel Steckle is a former Canadian Member of Parliament for Huron—Bruce and a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. - Political positions :...
, Member of Parliament-elect for Huron-Bruce. Subsequent to that, McClinchey began working as an assistant to Paul Steckle, both in the constituency office in Goderich
Goderich, Ontario
Goderich is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario and is the county seat of Huron County. The town was founded by William "Tiger" Dunlop in 1827. First laid out in 1828, the town is named after Frederick John Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich, who was British prime minister at the time. The town...
and in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
.
There are approximately 900 staffers working on Parliament Hill and in the Sixth Annual Terrific Twenty-Five Staffer Survey, Greg McClinchey received ninth place. He received this recognition as an acknowledgment of his knowledge, influence, access, discretion and all-round personality.
In 2007, McClinchey published a biography
Biography
A biography is a detailed description or account of someone's life. More than a list of basic facts , biography also portrays the subject's experience of those events...
on Paul Steckle, entitled Stickin’ to His Guns. The book is a “through-the-keyhole” look at the private elements of Paul Steckle’s public life. McClinchey received a formal citation from the publisher for the editorial quality of the manuscript.
McClinchey holds a professional certificate in conflict management and is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution includes dispute resolution processes and techniques that act as a means for disagreeing parties to come to an agreement short of litigation. ADR basically is an alternative to a formal court hearing or litigation...
Institute of Ontario. McClinchey actively contributes to the community through his involvement in the Blyth Business Association, the Blyth Arena board, and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters was established in 1928, and is Canada's leading conservation organization, as well as a non-profit registered charity. The Federation lobbies for the protection of wildlife and Canadian outdoor traditions...
. In addition, McClinchey volunteers with numerous community and charitable groups including the Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based charitable organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of those living with the disease....
, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the MS Society of Canada and he freely provides his time and energy to various seniors groups as a motivational and/or guest speaker.
Raised on a small farm in Central Huron, Ontario
Central Huron, Ontario
Central Huron is a township in western Ontario, Canada, in Huron County. It is situated on Lake Huron between the Maitland River and the Bayfield River....
(the former Hullett Township, Ontario), McClinchey is a seventh generation resident of Huron County. McClinchey currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario, with his wife, Julie McClinchey (née McNichol), his daughter, Mieka McClinchey and son, Koby McClinchey.