• First elected Member of Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh in 2000, re-elected in 2004 and 2006
• Began his involvement in the environmental movement as a law student, working with Pollution Probe and the Canadian Environmental Law Association
• First Chairperson of the Children’s Services Committee of the City of Windsor; also served on the City of Windsor’s Emergency and Health Services Inquiry Commission
• In recognition of his commitment to the community, was named an honourary member of the CAW Local 444
• In recognition of his work for wildlands and wildlife, named “Rookie MP of the Year” in 2001 by Wild Canada
• Married to Maureen for 35 years; they have raised three children

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