New speaker in Ontario.

• Position: Michael A. Brown - Brief Article

The new Speaker of the Ontario Legislative Assembly is Michael A. Brown. He represents the riding of Algoma-Manitoulin.

Born in Sarnia, he is a graduate from Humber College of Applied Arts and Technologies and the University of Western Ontario. Prior to entering provincial politics he was the deputy mayor of Gore Bay and President of the Manitoulin Municipal Association. He managed a small business and worked as a funeral director on Manitoulin Island from 1974-1987. First elected in 1987, he was re-elected in 1990, 1995, 1999 and 2003.

Mike Brown has held numerous key posts both in government and...