11 Facts About Brad Ward

Bradley Richard Ward was born on November 23,1956 and is a former politician in Ontario, Canada.

Brad Ward served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 1995 as a New Democrat and was a junior minister in Bob Rae's government from 1993 to 1995.

Brad Ward was elected to city council on his second attempt in 1985, the only successful candidate to be endorsed by the labour council.

Brad Ward was elected to the Ontario legislature in the 1990 provincial election, defeating Liberal incumbent Dave Neumann in the Brantford riding.

The New Democratic Party won a majority government in this election under Bob Rae's leadership, and Brad Ward entered the legislature as a government backbencher.

Brad Ward was parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Skills Development from 1990 to 1991 and then to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Technology from 1991 to 1993.

Brad Ward did not have formal ministerial responsibilities, and his duties included represented the Rae government at events such as pre-budgetary consultations.

Brad Ward was credited with helping to bring a women's shelter to Brantford during his time in government.

Three days earlier, Brad Ward had told a local reporter that Brantford residents should not be worried about changes to the plan.

The New Democratic Party was defeated in the 1995 provincial election, and Brad Ward finished third against Progressive Conservative candidate Ron Johnson in Brantford.

Brad Ward returned to private life after 1995, working for Bell Canada in business technology.