John Jeffrey Leal was born on December 13,1954 and is a Canadian politician who serves as the 63rd and current mayor of Peterborough.
14 Facts About Jeff Leal
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Jeff Leal attended Kenner Collegiate and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Trent University and a degree in Business Administration from the University of Windsor.
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Jeff Leal was a health and safety representative for Coyle Corrugated Containers.
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Jeff Leal is married to Karan, a teacher and school principal, with two children, Braden and Shanae.
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Jeff Leal has since issued an apology but has refused to confirm the nature of the word's usage.
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Jeff Leal served on the Peterborough City Council from 1985 to 2003, representing the Otonabee Ward.
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In July 2022, Jeff Leal announced his candidacy for mayor of Peterborough, which he would later win.
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Jeff Leal ran for provincial office in the 1999 provincial election as the Liberal candidate.
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Jeff Leal was narrowly defeated by Progressive Conservative incumbent Gary Stewart.
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Jeff Leal defeated Stewart by over six thousand votes in a 2003 rematch, amid a provincial shift to the Liberal Party.
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Jeff Leal has helped secure over $400 million in funding for Peterborough, creating and preserving over 3,700 jobs with investments in infrastructure, transportation, businesses and health care.
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Jeff Leal has championed a number of issues through private member's bills, including retirement and income security measures.
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Jeff Leal introduced a private member's bill in 2008 to provide creditor protection for Registered Retirement Savings Plans.
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In June 2014, Jeff Leal was appointed as the Minister of Agriculture and Food and Rural Affairs.