Michael Parsa
Michael Parsa (Persian: میکائیل پارسا) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario during the 2018 general election. He represents the riding of Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill, and is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.[1][2][3]
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Parliamentary Assistant to the President of the Treasury Board | |
Assumed office June 26, 2019 | |
President | Peter Bethlenfalvy |
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill | |
Assumed office June 7, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Riding established |
Personal details | |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse(s) | Valerie |
Occupation | Small business owner |
Background
Parsa has a B.A. in organizational management. Prior to entering politics, he ran a family business which had been operating in the Greater Toronto Area since 1990. He served on the board of the Optimist Club and served as its president from 2005 to 2009.[4]
Political career
2015 Federal Election
Parsa ran in the 2015 Canadian federal election as the Conservative Party of Canada candidate in the Ontario riding of Richmond Hill and finished second to Liberal Majid Jowhari.[5]
Provincial parliament roles
Parsa was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario during the 2018 Ontario election in the riding of Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill. He served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (Small Business) from June 29, 2018 to June 26, 2019 and has served as Parliamentary Assistant to the President of the Treasury Board since July 26, 2019. Parsa has also been a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts since July 26, 2018.[6]
Personal life
Parsa has lived in Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill since 2002.[7]
References
- "PC Michael Parsa takes Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill". CTV News. June 7, 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- "PC Michael Parsa easily wins new Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill riding". YorkRegion.com. June 7, 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- "PC Michael Parsa takes Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill". Toronto Star. June 7, 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- "Home Bio".
- Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Richmond Hill, 30 September 2015
- "Michael Parsa | Legislative Assembly of Ontario".
- "Home Bio".