Gary Merasty is the first Status First Nations person to be elected in Saskatchewan.
12 Facts About Gary Merasty
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Gary Merasty was born on September 22,1964, in n Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was raised in Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan, by his mother Theresa and his aunts.
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In one of the closest races of the 2006 federal election, Gary Merasty defeated Conservative incumbent Jeremy Harrison.
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On election night, Gary Merasty's victory was reported as 10,225 to 10,119, a margin of 106.
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Gary Merasty sat on the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
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Gary Merasty introduced a motion to implement the Kelowna Accord on Sept 29,2006.
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Gary Merasty introduced a motion for the federal government to offer a formal apology to survivors of the Canadian residential school system, which received unanimous all-party support in the House of Commons.
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Gary Merasty first asked the federal government to offer a formal apology to survivors of the residential school system on Nov 7,2006.
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In July 2007, Gary Merasty announced he was stepping down as MP for the riding on Aug 31, to pursue a career in the private sector.
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Gary Merasty has received both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and the Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan for his service to the people of Saskatchewan.
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Gary Merasty holds Bachelor and master's degrees in Education from the University of Saskatchewan.
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Gary Merasty was named in the 100 Alumni of Influence by the University of Saskatchewan in 2007.