Monte McNaughton

The Honourable
Monte McNaughton
MPP
Minister of Infrastructure
Assumed office
June 29, 2018
Premier Doug Ford
Preceded by Bob Chiarelli
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament
for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex
Assumed office
October 6, 2011
Preceded by Maria Van Bommel
Personal details
Born (1977-03-11) March 11, 1977
Political party Progressive Conservative
Spouse(s) Kate
Children 1
Residence Mount Brydges, Ontario
Occupation Businessman

Monte McNaughton (born March 11, 1977) is a politician in Ontario, Canada who is currently serving as Minister of Infrastructure of Ontario. He is a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who represents the riding Lambton—Kent—Middlesex. He has been a member since the 2011 Election.

Background

Monte McNaughton was born and raised in Newbury, in rural southwestern Ontario, where he, his brother, and his father owned and operated the McNaughton family shopping centre.[1] McNaughton was inspired to pursue public service at a young age by his grandfather, Jack McNaughton, who successfully advocated for the construction of a local hospital. He served as a local Councillor in his hometown, Chair of the Newbury Economic Development Committee, and president of the Strathory and District Chamber of Commerce before being elected to the provincial legislature in 2011. As an Opposition MPP, McNaughton served as a committee chair as well as opposition critic for numerous portfolios, most notably Evonomic Development, Employment, and Infrastructure. In June 2018, he was sworn in as Minister of Infrastructure of Ontario. Throughout his political life, McNaughton has fought to make life more affordable for families, to eliminate unfair taxes, and to bring jobs and prosperity to the province. McNaughton and his wife Kate have a daughter, Annie, born in 2013.

Politics

In 1997, at the age of 20, McNaughton was elected to the municipal council in his hometown of Newbury, Ontario, eventually serving three terms.

In the 2007 provincial election he was the Progressive Conservative candidate in the riding of Lambton—Kent—Middlesex. He lost to Liberal incumbent Maria Van Bommel by 2,933 votes.[2] In the 2011 election he ran against Van Bommel again this time defeating her by 6,956 votes.[3][4] He was re-elected in the 2014 election, winning by 8,550 votes.[5]

In opposition, McNaughton served in multiple critic roles, including, most notably, as official Opposition Critic for Economic Development, Employment, and Infrastructure. He also chaired the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly.

Leadership campaign

On September 17, 2014, McNaughton announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.[6] During his campaign McNaughton received endorsements from Rob Ford, former mayor of Toronto, who called McNaughton a "family man" and "the conservative in the PC leadership race."[7] Ford added, "he will help the little guy and defend the taxpayer."[8] The McNaughton campaign also received support from the pro-life group Campaign Life Coalition.[9][10]

On March 3, 2015, McNaughton campaign staffer Rida Ali was charged with 5 counts of criminal harassment for sending threatening text messages to other members of McNaughton's campaign staff as well as Progressive Conservative Leadership election rival Christine Elliott’s campaign staffers.[11][12] Those charges have since been dropped.[13]

McNaughton criticized the Liberal government for not consulting with parents when they implemented a new sex education curriculum.[14] He also supported a move to private liquor sales and opposed the LCBO retail model. He said, "If we were to build Ontario again, we wouldn’t be building the same communist-style liquor system that we have here in the province."[15]

McNaughton withdrew his candidacy for leader on April 9, 2015 and endorsed Patrick Brown.[16]

Private Members Bills

Death Tax

In September 2015, McNaughton introduced legislation to reform the Estate Administration Tax, also known as the Death Tax. The Estate Administration Tax Fairness Act 2015 would exempt low income earners and charitable donations from the tax, as well as eliminating the related audit and verification authority the Ministry of Finance had recently taken on.[17]

Debt Cap

In February 2016, as the provincial debt surpassed $300 billion, McNaughton introduced a private member’s bill to the legislature which would implement a debt cap. The debt cap would stop the government of Ontario from taking on debt exceeding 45% of its GDP without the approval of the legislature.[18]

Transparency in Energy Pricing

In June 2017, in response to concerns about undisclosed taxation, McNaughton introduced a private member’s bill which would mandate that the cost of the provincial Cap and Trade program be disclosed to consumers as a separate line item on natural gas bills. The bill passed second reading on September 21, 2017.[19]

Electoral record

Ontario general election, 2018: Lambton—Kent—Middlesex
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeMonte McNaughton27,87755.34+10.17
New DemocraticTodd Case16,79133.33+6.81
LiberalMike Radan3,1386.23-14.05
GreenAnthony Li1,6553.29-1.30
TrilliumBrian Everaert5551.10
LibertarianBrad Greulich3550.70


Total valid votes 50,371100.00
Ontario general election, 2014: Lambton—Kent—Middlesex
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeMonte McNaughton20,60945.06-0.67
New DemocraticJoe Hill12,15726.58+5.62
LiberalMike Radan9,29720.33-8.99
GreenJames Armstrong2,1044.60+2.27
Family CoalitionMarinus Vander Vloet5601.22+0.39
None of the AboveBob Lewis5221.21
FreedomTom Jackson2420.53+0.25
LibertarianMatt Willson2130.47
Total valid votes 45,733 100.00
Ontario general election, 2011: Lambton—Kent—Middlesex
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeMonte McNaughton19,37945.73+9.41
LiberalMaria Van Bommel12,42329.32-13.91
New DemocraticJoe Hill8,88220.96+10.21
GreenJames Armstrong9872.33-5.57
Family CoalitionMarinus Vander Vloet3500.83-0.47
ReformBrad Harness2320.55+0.06
FreedomTom Jackson1190.28
Total valid votes 42,372 100.00
Ontario general election, 2007: Lambton—Kent—Middlesex
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalMaria Van Bommel18,19143.23-1.88
Progressive ConservativeMonte McNaughton15,28136.32-0.34
New DemocraticJoyce Jolliffe4,52210.75-0.26
GreenJames Armstrong3,3267.90+5.14
Family CoalitionBill McMaster5471.30
ReformBrad Harness2080.49
Total valid votes 42,075 100.00

Cabinet positions

Ontario Provincial Government of Doug Ford
Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Bob Chiarelli Minister of Infrastructure
June 29, 2018–present		 Incumbent


References

  1. ↑ "McNaughton's History". McNaughtons Automotive Ltd. 2013.
  2. ↑ "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. October 10, 2007. p. 7 (xvi). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 7, 2009. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
  3. ↑ "Summary of Valid Ballots Cast for Each Candidate" (PDF). Elections Ontario. October 6, 2011. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 30, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
  4. ↑ "McNaughton pushed local control". London Free Press. October 7, 2011.
  5. ↑ "General Election by District: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex". Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Monte McNaughton launches bid for Ontario PC leadership". The Globe and Mail. September 17, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Rob Ford endorses Monte McNaughton as Progressive Conservative leader | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
  8. ↑ "Rob Ford endorses Monte McNaughton as Progressive Conservative leader | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
  9. ↑ "Rob Ford endorses Monte McNaughton as Progressive Conservative leader". Toronto Star. January 16, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Ontario PC Leadership Race". Campaign Life Coalition. December 4, 2014.
  11. ↑ http://www.torontosun.com/2015/03/04/mcnaughtons-wife-some-staffers-also-received-text-threats-aide
  12. ↑ "Monte McNaughton staffer charged with harassment". Toronto Star. March 3, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Crown drops criminal harassment charges against PC activist during leadership race | Toronto Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  14. ↑ http://www.torontosun.com/2014/11/30/sex-ed-survey-for-parents-lacks-curriculum-details-pcs
  15. ↑ Morrow, Adrian (October 18, 2014). "Wynne 'absolutely willing' to act on asset panel's recommendations". The Globe and Mail.
  16. ↑ "Monte McNaughton drops out of Tory leadership race". Toronto Star. April 9, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Ontario's estate tax highest in Canada: Roseman | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
  18. ↑ "Reevely: Ontario Tories' debt-cap bill is only for show". Ottawa Citizen. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
  19. ↑ "Bill to reveal costs of cap and trade passes second reading". St Thomas Times Journal. 2017-09-26. Retrieved 2018-09-14.


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