16 Facts About Drummond White

Drummond White was a politician in Ontario, Canada.

Drummond White was a New Democratic Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1990 to 1995.

Drummond White graduated with an Honours BA, a Bachelor in Social Work, a Master in Social Work, and a Research Diploma in Social Work.

Drummond White is married to Norah Love and they have three adult children: Amanda, Devin, and Lenore.

Drummond White became involved in politics because he was concerned about the tax burden and the rising cost of raising a family.

Drummond White was elected to the Ontario legislature in the 1990 provincial election, defeating incumbent Liberal Allan Furlong and Progressive Conservative Jim Flaherty by over 2,000 votes in the Greater Toronto Area riding of Durham Centre.

The NDP won a majority in this election and Drummond White served as the parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs on two occasions between 1992 and 1995.

Drummond White dealt especially with the Office of the Greater Toronto Area and participated in the creation of the Waterfront Trail.

Drummond White drove the reforms to the Municipal and Planning Acts through provincial parliament.

Drummond White claimed that working long hours as an MPP justified his need for the apartment.

In December 1992, Drummond White moved a resolution advocating the creation of a regulating body for social workers in Ontario.

Drummond White was the final witness and speaker before the legislative committee that dealt with the bill and was pleased when this legislation was finally enacted.

Drummond White sat as an Independent member until his case was resolved.

Drummond White participated in other Durham advocacy groups such as Save Our Schools and Save Our Shores.

Drummond White joined the board of the Canadian Association of Social Workers.

Drummond White was on the board of the Ontario Association of Social Workers and was elected vice-president in charge of social and professional advocacy.