Kathleen Wynne Quotes
A collection of quotes by Kathleen Wynne.
Kathleen Wynne is a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Ontario from 2013 to 2018. She was born on May 21, 1953, in Toronto, Ontario. Wynne comes from a political background, with her father being a politician and her mother serving as a school board trustee.
Wynne began her political career as a school trustee and later served as a member of the Ontario Legislative Assembly for the riding of Don Valley West. She held various ministerial roles in the government of Dalton McGuinty, including Minister of Education and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
In 2013, Wynne became the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, succeeding Dalton McGuinty. The same year, she led the Liberal Party to victory in a provincial by-election and became the Premier of Ontario, making history as the province's first female and openly gay premier.
During her tenure, Wynne implemented policies focused on education, infrastructure development, and clean energy. She also introduced various reforms, including increasing the minimum wage and launching a cap-and-trade system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Wynne's premiership faced challenges, such as controversies surrounding government spending and hydro rates. In the 2018 general election, her party faced a significant defeat, losing official party status. Ultimately, Wynne stepped down as Premier and leader of the Ontario Liberal Party.
Since leaving office, Wynne has continued to be involved in public life, occasionally offering her thoughts on various political matters and advocating for women's rights.
