Hon. Bob Rae:
Bob Rae is now a partner at Goodman’s LLP Law Firm where his clients include companies, trade unions, charitable and non governmental organizations as well as governments. He has also recently researched and published a report for the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities on the design and funding of Ontario’s post-secondary education system. Bob can be reached at 416.597.6255 or brae@goodmans.ca.

Phil Gillies:
Phil Gillies is Vice-President of the new Enos Foundation, which is raising money to fund research and equipment purchases in the field of type II diabetes. They are currently working with St. Michael’s Hospital and will soon be funding a new piece of equipment for their Wound Care Clinic. Phil also works as an independent consultant with several clients in the Toronto area. Contact him at 416.921.4683.

Murray Gaunt:
Mr. Gaunt will be indicted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame on June 12 for his work as a farm reporter and editor for CKNX Radio and TV as well as for his advocacy work for agriculture at Queen’s Park where be served from 1962-1981. E-mail: mgaunt@wightman.ca

Larry O’Connor:
(Durham-York, NDP, 1990-1995) Larry O’Connor has been elected president of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies.

David Tsubouchi:
(Markham, PC, 1995-2003) David has been appointed to the York University Board of Governors.

David McFadden:
(Eglinton, PC, 1985-1987) David has been elected to the executive of the Tourism Federation of Ontario.

Hugh MCNeil:
Mr. McNeil has been appointed to the Ontario Trillium Foundation as Vice Chair.

Drummond White:
(Durham Centre, NDP, 1990-1995) After 23 years with Family Services Durham, Drummond retired at the end of 2003 and is currently conducting a private practice in counselling and family mediation.

Noble Villeneuve:
(Dundas/Glengarry, PC, 1983-1999) Noble suffered a stroke recently but is already at home and responding to good care and therapy. Mail may be sent to: Dyer road, R.R. #1, Maxville, Ontario K0C 1T0.

Marilyn Mushiniski:
(Scarborough Centre, PC, 1995-2003) Marilyn was recently appointed to the Social Benefits Tribunal by Premier Dalton McGuinty.

During the past year the following members have departed this life and we offer to their families our condolences and appreciation for their dedicated service to the people of Ontario.

Gordon Mills • Durham East • Died June 4, 2004 • Served 1990-1995 • NDP

Joseph Earl McEwen • Frontenac-Addington • Died November 6, 2004 • Served 1975-1985 • Liberal

John L. Brown • Beaches-Woodbine • Died December 2004 • Served 1971-1987 • NDP

Robert Boyer • Muskoka • Died January 20, 2005 • Served 1955-1971 • PC

Paid-up members will soon receive their very prestigious membership scrolls. They have been described as understated and quietly elegant - something any of as would like to frame and display in our home or office.

Each year, upon payment of your annual dues, you will receive a renewed ID card and a seal designated for the current membership year to add to your scroll. Framing is left to the taste of each member but, please remember when having your scroll framed that you will need easy access to add your annual seal.

The InFormer and Graham Murray (publisher of Inside Queen’s Park) would like to print brief stories about former members under the title "Where They Are Now" (we are not charging royalties).

If you are interested by all means send along your short CV to: