John Richard Simonett

Jack Simonett
Ontario MPP
In office
1959–1971
Preceded by David John Rankin
Succeeded by Wilmer John Nuttall
Constituency Frontenac-Addington
Personal details
Born (1911-09-02)September 2, 1911
Harrowsmith, Ontario
Died January 17, 1983(1983-01-17) (aged 71)
Kingston, Ontario
Political party Progressive Conservative
Occupation Automobile dealer
Portfolio Minister without portfolio, 1962-1963

John Richard "Jack" Simonett (September 2, 1911 – January 17, 1983) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1959 to 1971 who represented the riding Frontenac-Addington.

Background

Simonett was born in Frontenac County, Ontario to William Harry Simonett and Caroline Barr. He ran an autombile dealership in Sharbot Lake.[1] He died January 17, 1983.[2]

Politics

Simonett served for several years on the council of Oro Township and was reeve for six years.[1]

In the 1959 provincial election, Simonett ran as the PC candidate in the eastern Ontario riding of Frontenac-Addington. He defeated Liberal Armand Quintal by 1,807 votes.[3] He was re-elected in the general elections in 1963 and 1967.[4][5]

On October 25, 1962, he was appointed as Minister without Portfolio.[6] After the 1963 election, Simonett was appointed as the Minister of Energy Resources.[7] He continued in that position, after the 1967 election, until October 5, 1969, at which time he was appointed as the Minister of Public Works.[8] In 1971, he supported Bill Davis in his bid to become leader of the party.[9] On March 11, 1971, he was appointed to a newly created post of vice chairman of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission, a move that was criticized as a reward for supporting Davis in the leadership campaign.[10][11] Simonett announced his retirement from politics in 1971.[12]

Cabinet positions

Provincial Government of John Robarts
Cabinet Posts (2)
Predecessor Office Successor
Ray Connell Minister of Public Works
1969-1971
James Auld
Robert Macaulay Minister of Energy and Resources Management
1963-1969
Was styled "Minister of Energy Resources" from 1963-1964
George Kerr

References

  1. 1 2 "New Members of Ontario's Cabinet Pleased, Hopeful". The Globe and Mail. October 26, 1962. p. 4.
  2. " "Tribute in the Legislative Assembly". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. January 18, 1993.
  3. Canadian Press (June 12, 1959). "Complete Results of Ontario Voting by Constituencies". The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa). p. 26.
  4. Canadian Press (September 26, 1963). "78 in Tory Blue Wave -- 23 Is All Grits Saved". The Windsor Star (Windsor, Ontario). p. 25.
  5. Canadian Press (October 18, 1967). "Tories win, but...". The Windsor Star (Windsor, Ontario). p. B2.
  6. "Cabinet shuffle stresses youth; Cass appointed Attorney-General". The Globe and Mail. October 26, 1962. p. 1.
  7. "Taking over from Robart Macaulay". The Globe and Mail. October 17, 1963. p. 10.
  8. Cahill, Jack (June 5, 1969). "Ontario's pollution war handed to lawyer". Toronto Star. pp. 1,4.
  9. "Candidates asked to pick key issues for PC convention". Toronto Star. January 16, 1971. p. 2.
  10. "Northland post for Simonett, Davis announces". The Globe and Mail. March 12, 1971. p. 4.
  11. "An unsavory tradition". The Globe and Mail. March 15, 1971. p. 6.
  12. Manthorpe, Jonathan. "Tory MPPs finding decisions to retire may not be final". The Globe and Mail date=May 31, 1971. p. 3.

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