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| honorific-suffix = [[Member of Provincial Parliament (Ontario)|MPP]]
|honorific-suffix = [[Member of Provincial Parliament (Ontario)|MPP]]
| office1 = Critic, Environment and Sustainability
|office1 = Critic, Environment and Sustainability
| term_start1 = August 23, 2018
|term_start1 = August 23, 2018
| term_end1 =
|term_end1 =
| leader1 = [[Andrea Horwath]]
|leader1 = [[Andrea Horwath]]
| parliament2 = Ontario Provincial
|parliament2 = Ontario Provincial
| term_start2 = June 7, 2018
|term_start2 = June 7, 2018
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| predecessor2 = [[Sophie Kiwala]]
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| riding2 = [[Kingston and the Islands (provincial electoral district)|Kingston and the Islands]]
|riding2 = [[Kingston and the Islands (provincial electoral district)|Kingston and the Islands]]
| party = [[Ontario New Democratic Party|New Democratic]]
|party = [[Ontario New Democratic Party|New Democratic]]
| birth_date = December 20, 1984
|birth_date = December 20, 1984
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| education = [[Trent University]]
|education = [[Trent University]]
| residence = [[Kingston, Ontario|Kingston]], [[Ontario]]
|residence = [[Kingston, Ontario|Kingston]], [[Ontario]]
| occupation = Executive Chef
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'''Ian Arthur''' (born 1984) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] politician, who was elected to the [[Legislative Assembly of Ontario]] in the [[2018 Ontario general election|2018 provincial election]].<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/kingston-and-the-islands-ontario-results-2018-1.4692296 "NDP's Ian Arthur elected in Kingston and the Islands"]. [[CBC News]] Ottawa, June 7, 2018.</ref> He represents the riding of [[Kingston and the Islands (provincial electoral district)|Kingston and the Islands]] as a member of the [[Ontario New Democratic Party]]. He was officially sworn in as the Member of Provincial Parliament on July 10, 2018. As a member of the Official Opposition, Arthur currently serves on the Finance and Economic Affairs committee of the Legislative Assembly and is the critic for Environment and Sustainability.
'''Ian Arthur''' (born 1984) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] politician, who was elected to the [[Legislative Assembly of Ontario]] in the [[2018 Ontario general election|2018 provincial election]].<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/kingston-and-the-islands-ontario-results-2018-1.4692296 "NDP's Ian Arthur elected in Kingston and the Islands"]. [[CBC News]] Ottawa, June 7, 2018.</ref> He represents the riding of [[Kingston and the Islands (provincial electoral district)|Kingston and the Islands]] as a member of the [[Ontario New Democratic Party]]. He was officially sworn in as the Member of Provincial Parliament on July 10, 2018. As a member of the Official Opposition, Arthur currently serves on the Finance and Economic Affairs committee of the Legislative Assembly and is the critic for Environment and Sustainability.


Prior to being elected he was the executive chef at well-known Kingston restaurant [[Chez Piggy]] and coached rowing for [[Queen's University]].<ref>[https://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2018-03-08/news/qa-with-provincial-ndp-nominee-ian-arthur/ "Q&A with provincial NDP nominee Ian Arthur"]. ''[[Queen's Journal]]'', March 9, 2018.</ref>
Prior to being elected he was the executive chef at well-known Kingston restaurant [[Chez Piggy]] and coached rowing for [[Queen's University]].<ref>Iain Sherriff-Scott, [https://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2018-03-08/news/qa-with-provincial-ndp-nominee-ian-arthur/ "Q&A with provincial NDP nominee Ian Arthur"]. ''[[Queen's Journal]]'', March 9, 2018.</ref>


== Background ==
==Background==
Arthur was born in [[Corner Brook]], Newfoundland, on December 20, 1984. Moving with his parents at age two to Lyndhurst, Ontario, Arthur grew up on a small organic market garden and farm. He attended [[Sydenham High School, Ontario|Sydenham High School]] before studying International Development and Political Studies at [[Trent University]]. While completing his undergraduate degree, Arthur studied abroad at the University of Accra in Accra, Ghana and interned with the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana. Arthur was the former head chef of the Chez Piggy restaurant in Kingston. Arthur is a former member of the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington Food Policy Council. He is a member of the Kingston Action Group for a Basic Income Guarantee and sits on the board of directors for Switch Kingston, a Kingston-based not-for-profit association that promotes job creation and investment in sustainable energy.
Arthur was born in [[Corner Brook]], Newfoundland, on December 20, 1984. Moving with his parents at age two to Lyndhurst, Ontario, Arthur grew up on a small organic market garden and farm. He attended [[Sydenham High School, Ontario|Sydenham High School]] before studying International Development and Political Studies at [[Trent University]]. While completing his undergraduate degree, Arthur studied abroad at the University of Accra in Accra, Ghana and interned with the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana. Arthur was the former head chef of the Chez Piggy restaurant in Kingston. Arthur is a former member of the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington Food Policy Council. He is a member of the Kingston Action Group for a Basic Income Guarantee and sits on the board of directors for Switch Kingston, a Kingston-based not-for-profit association that promotes job creation and investment in sustainable energy.


== Provincial politics ==
==Provincial politics==
Arthur secured the [[Ontario New Democratic Party|Ontario NDP]] nomination on March 1, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thewhig.com/2018/03/02/arthur-captures-provincial-ndp-nomination-in-kingston|title=Arthur captures provincial NDP nomination|website=The Kingston Whig-Standard|language=en-CA|access-date=June 25, 2018}}</ref> He defeated Georgina Riel and Rob Matheson in the first round of voting to secure the nomination. In the [[2018 Ontario general election]], Arthur was elected in [[Kingston and the Islands (provincial electoral district)|Kingston and the Islands]], defeating Ontario Liberal candidate [[Sophie Kiwala]] by 6,385 votes. This is the first time Kingston and the Islands elected a New Democrat since [[Gary Wilson (politician)|Gary Wilson]] won the riding in the [[1990 Ontario general election]].
Arthur secured the [[Ontario New Democratic Party|Ontario NDP]] nomination on March 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|author=Elliot Ferguson|url=https://www.thewhig.com/2018/03/02/arthur-captures-provincial-ndp-nomination-in-kingston/|title=Arthur captures provincial NDP nomination|website=The Kingston Whig-Standard|date=March 2, 2018|accessdate=January 11, 2020}}</ref> He defeated Georgina Riel and Rob Matheson in the first round of voting to secure the nomination. In the [[2018 Ontario general election]], Arthur was elected in [[Kingston and the Islands (provincial electoral district)|Kingston and the Islands]], defeating Ontario Liberal candidate [[Sophie Kiwala]] by 6,385 votes. This is the first time Kingston and the Islands elected a New Democrat since [[Gary Wilson (politician)|Gary Wilson]] won the riding in the [[1990 Ontario general election]].


Since being elected, Arthur has been appointed as Official Critic for Environment and Sustainability. As an advocate for fighting climate change, Arthur has highlighted in his speeches in Legislature numerous environmental and ecological issues with several Progressive Conservative bills. He was named to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. In 2019 Arthur was appointed to the Executive of the Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference by Speaker Ted Arnot.
Since being elected, Arthur has been appointed as Official Critic for Environment and Sustainability. As an advocate for fighting climate change, Arthur has highlighted in his speeches in Legislature numerous environmental and ecological issues with several Progressive Conservative bills. He was named to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. In 2019 Arthur was appointed to the Executive of the Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference by Speaker Ted Arnot.
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Revision as of 01:57, 11 January 2020

Ian Arthur
MPP
Critic, Environment and Sustainability
Assumed office
August 23, 2018
LeaderAndrea Horwath
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament
for Kingston and the Islands
Assumed office
June 7, 2018
Preceded bySophie Kiwala
Personal details
BornDecember 20, 1984
Political partyNew Democratic
Residence(s)Kingston, Ontario
EducationTrent University
OccupationExecutive Chef

Ian Arthur (born 1984) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election.[1] He represents the riding of Kingston and the Islands as a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party. He was officially sworn in as the Member of Provincial Parliament on July 10, 2018. As a member of the Official Opposition, Arthur currently serves on the Finance and Economic Affairs committee of the Legislative Assembly and is the critic for Environment and Sustainability.

Prior to being elected he was the executive chef at well-known Kingston restaurant Chez Piggy and coached rowing for Queen's University.[2]

Background

Arthur was born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, on December 20, 1984. Moving with his parents at age two to Lyndhurst, Ontario, Arthur grew up on a small organic market garden and farm. He attended Sydenham High School before studying International Development and Political Studies at Trent University. While completing his undergraduate degree, Arthur studied abroad at the University of Accra in Accra, Ghana and interned with the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana. Arthur was the former head chef of the Chez Piggy restaurant in Kingston. Arthur is a former member of the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington Food Policy Council. He is a member of the Kingston Action Group for a Basic Income Guarantee and sits on the board of directors for Switch Kingston, a Kingston-based not-for-profit association that promotes job creation and investment in sustainable energy.

Provincial politics

Arthur secured the Ontario NDP nomination on March 1, 2018.[3] He defeated Georgina Riel and Rob Matheson in the first round of voting to secure the nomination. In the 2018 Ontario general election, Arthur was elected in Kingston and the Islands, defeating Ontario Liberal candidate Sophie Kiwala by 6,385 votes. This is the first time Kingston and the Islands elected a New Democrat since Gary Wilson won the riding in the 1990 Ontario general election.

Since being elected, Arthur has been appointed as Official Critic for Environment and Sustainability. As an advocate for fighting climate change, Arthur has highlighted in his speeches in Legislature numerous environmental and ecological issues with several Progressive Conservative bills. He was named to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. In 2019 Arthur was appointed to the Executive of the Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference by Speaker Ted Arnot.

Electoral record

2018 Ontario general election: Kingston and the Islands
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
New Democratic Ian Arthur 21,788 39.16 +9.73
Liberal Sophie Kiwala 15,312 27.52 −14.54
Progressive Conservative Gary Bennett 14,512 26.08 +5.28
Green Robert Kiley 3,574 6.42 −0.81
Libertarian Heather Cunningham 274 0.49
Trillium Andre Imbeault 184 0.33
Total valid votes 55,644 99.09
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 510 0.91
Turnout 56,154 57.29
Eligible voters 98,020
New Democratic gain from Liberal Swing +12.14
Source: Elections Ontario[4]

References

  1. ^ "NDP's Ian Arthur elected in Kingston and the Islands". CBC News Ottawa, June 7, 2018.
  2. ^ Iain Sherriff-Scott, "Q&A with provincial NDP nominee Ian Arthur". Queen's Journal, March 9, 2018.
  3. ^ Elliot Ferguson (March 2, 2018). "Arthur captures provincial NDP nomination". The Kingston Whig-Standard. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
  4. ^ "Summary of Valid Votes Cast for each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. Retrieved 16 January 2019.


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