15 Facts About Doug Frith

Doug Frith represented the riding of Sudbury in the House of Commons of Canada from 1980 to 1988 as a member of the Liberal Party.

From July 1996 to January 2008, Frith served as president of the Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association, which is affiliated with the Motion Picture Association of America.

Doug Frith was honoured for his public service with the Queen's Jubilee Medals in 1977,1992 and 2002 and was the recipient of the Public Service Award in 1988 for his work in the area of pension reform.

Doug Frith was born in Brampton, Ontario, graduated from Sudbury High School and attended the University of Toronto.

Doug Frith was first elected as an alderman for Sudbury City Council in 1971 at the age of 26, and later served as chairman of the Regional Municipality of Sudbury between 1977 and 1980.

Doug Frith served as parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Health from 1980 to 1982, in the final government of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.

Between 1980 and 1984, Doug Frith chaired the Special Committee on Pension Reform.

The Liberals lost the 1984 election and Doug Frith was one of just 40 Liberal MPs to be re-elected.

Doug Frith served as chairman of the National Liberal Caucus between 1984 and 1987.

Between 1984 and 1988, Doug Frith held the portfolio of Opposition Critic for National Defence and National Health and Welfare.

Doug Frith became chairman of the Canadian subsidiary in 1995.

From July 1996 to January 2008, Doug Frith served as president of the Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association, which is affiliated with the Motion Picture Association of America, and represents the interests of the American film industry in Canada.

Doug Frith served as chair of the Education Foundation of the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians and as the chair of the CAFP.

Doug Frith was a member on numerous Boards, including the Toronto East General Hospital, the Canadian Council on Aboriginal Business and the Canadian Film Centre.

Doug Frith died following a massive heart attack in Ottawa on March 21,2009.