14 Facts About Michael Prue

Michael David Prue was born on July 14,1948 and is a politician in Ontario, Canada.

Michael Prue was a candidate in the 2009 Ontario NDP leadership election, finishing in fourth place.

Michael Prue has a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and anthropology from the University of Toronto, and a Master of Arts degree in Canadian Studies from Carleton University.

Michael Prue ran in the same riding in the 1984 election, again placing third.

On September 20,2001, Michael Prue won a by-election to replace retiring NDP MPP Frances Lankin in the Ontario legislature.

Michael Prue was re-elected in 2003,2007, and 2011, with large pluralities.

In 2002 Michael Prue undertook a week-long "welfare diet", trying to live on $12.05 for an entire week to draw attention to the condition of Ontario's poorest residents under the Mike Harris government.

In 2004 during a debate over expenses charged by school trustees, Michael Prue said that city councillors could do much of the work of trustees.

On July 18,2008, Michael Prue announced his intention to seek the leadership of the Ontario NDP at its 2009 leadership convention.

At a press conference to announce his bid to replace Howard Hampton as leader of the Ontario NDP party, Michael Prue made remarks on public funding for Catholic schools in Ontario.

Michael Prue reported raising $79,411.74 for his leadership bid, the lowest of the four contestants.

Michael Prue's reported deficit was $142,909.20, the highest of the four contestants.

Michael Prue was narrowly defeated by Liberal candidate Arthur Potts in the 2014 provincial election.

Michael Prue was elected as mayor of Amherstburg in the 2022 municipal election.