Bill Walker (Canadian politician)

Bill Walker (born c. 1966) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who represents the riding of Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound. He has been an MPP since 2011.

The Honourable

Bill Walker

MPP
Associate Minister of Energy
Assumed office
June 20, 2019
PremierDoug Ford
Preceded byPosition established
Minister of Government and Consumer Services
In office
November 5, 2018 – June 20, 2019
PremierDoug Ford
Preceded byTodd Smith
Succeeded byLisa Thompson
Ontario Chief Government Whip
In office
July 6, 2018 – November 5, 2018
PremierDoug Ford
Preceded byJim Bradley
Succeeded byLorne Coe
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament
for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound
Assumed office
October 6, 2011
Preceded byBill Murdoch
Personal details
Born1966 (age 54–55)
Hepworth, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative
ResidenceHepworth, Ontario
OccupationHealth-care executive

Background

Walker was born and raised in Hepworth, Ontario.[1] He was an executive in the health-care industry and also worked for Bruce Power.[2]

Politics

Walker ran in the 2011 provincial election as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the riding of Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound. He defeated Liberal candidate Kevin Eccles by 8,678 votes.[3] He was re-elected in the 2014 provincial election defeating Liberal candidate Ellen Anderson by 8,864 votes.[1][4]

He served as the party's critic for Community and Social Services.

On July 6, 2018, he was appointed Chief Government Whip.

Ontario provincial government of Doug Ford
Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Todd Smith Minister of Government and Consumer Services
November 5, 2018 - June 20, 2019		 Lisa Thompson
Special Parliamentary Responsibilities
Predecessor Title Successor
Jim Bradley Chief Government Whip
July 6, 2018 – November 5. 2018		 Lorne Coe

References
  1. Langlois, Denis (June 12, 2014). "Walker walks away with Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound". Owen Sound Sun Times. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  2. Brean, Joseph (October 7, 2011). "Incumbents rule in Central Ontario; Rural Tory stronghold sticks to its roots". National Post. p. A6.
  3. "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. October 6, 2011. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 30, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
  4. "General Election by District: Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound". Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014. Archived from the original on July 2, 2014.
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