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Ross Romano

Ross Romano

Canadian politician

Rosario "Ross" Romano MPP (born 1979) is a Canadian politician who serves as Chief Government Whip in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.[1] A member of the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party, Romano has held a number of portfolios since the PCs formed government in 2018, including as minister of government and consumer services, and minister of colleges and universities. He represents the riding of Sault Ste. Marie. During his tenure as minister of colleges and universities, the 2021 Laurentian University financial crisis unfolded, which raised questions and criticism about Romano's knowledge of the financial state of the University and his involvement[2]

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Political career

He was first elected in a by-election on June 1, 2017 and became the first Conservative to represent the district in 32 years.[3] A lawyer by profession, Romano began his political career upon being elected to the Sault Ste. Marie City Council in 2014.[4] Romano was re-elected on June 7, 2018 with a 1.29% advantage over Michele McCleave-Kennedy.[5]

Electoral record

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References

  1. [1]
    Armstrong, Kenneth (June 30, 2022). "Ross Romano to be named chief government whip". SooToday.com. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  2. [2]
    "The fix: Inside Laurentian University's demise".
  3. [3]
    "Tories’ Ross Romano wins provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie". The Globe and Mail, June 1, 2017.
  4. [4]
    "Candidate profile: Ross Romano, 'we've knocked on every single door'". CTV Northern Ontario, May 24, 2017.
  5. [5]
    "Ontario Elections. Incumbent Ross Romano Elected In Sault Ste. Marie." Sault Online, June 7, 2018.
  6. [6]
    "Summary of Valid Votes Cast for each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. p. 9. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  7. [7]
    "Online Election Night Results (174 of 174 polls reporting)". Elections Ontario. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.


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