In October 2021, Jaczek was appointed Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario in the Cabinet of Canada.
20 Facts About Helena Jaczek
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Helena Jaczek served as Minister of Community and Social Services from 2014 until 2018 and as Minister of Health and Long-Term Care in 2018, under the leadership of Kathleen Wynne.
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Helena Jaczek was born in England to a Polish father and an English mother, and emigrated to Canada in 1963 at age 12.
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Helena Jaczek received her medical degree and Masters of Health Science from the University of Toronto and later a Masters of Business Administration from York University.
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In 2003, Helena Jaczek ran as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Oak Ridges.
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Helena Jaczek lost to incumbent Frank Klees by 2,521 votes.
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Helena Jaczek was re-elected in the 2011, and 2014 elections.
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Helena Jaczek was appointed as a Parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Health Promotion on October 30,2007.
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In February 2013, Helena Jaczek was appointed as PA to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.
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Helena Jaczek was a member of several Standing Committees: Public Accounts, Social Policy, Government Agencies, Finance and Economic Affairs.
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Helena Jaczek was a member of the Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions.
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In March 2012, Helena Jaczek introduced a private member's bill, Bill 40, to proclaim March 26 Epilepsy Awareness Day.
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Helena Jaczek introduced a private member's resolution to encourage organ donations.
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Helena Jaczek has overseen considerable reform in the developmental services sector, which includes the closing of all sheltered workshops in Ontario and has led the implementation of Ontario's Strategy to End Human Trafficking.
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Helena Jaczek was appointed Chair of Cabinet in addition to her role as Minister of Community and Social Services on January 17,2018.
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In July 2019, Helena Jaczek announced that she would be seeking the Liberal Party nomination in the riding.
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Helena Jaczek served on the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology and the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
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Helena Jaczek advocated for funding transparency, greater safety on airlines and better public health standards in the agricultural sector.
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On October 16,2021, Helena Jaczek was appointed as the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
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Helena Jaczek serves as the vice-chair of the Treasury Board, Vice-chair of the Cabinet Committee on Reconciliation and a member of the Cabinet Committee on Operations, and the Cabinet Committee for Economy, Inclusion and Climate "A".