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Ross was a sitting member for the Select Committee on Financial Transparency and the Justice Policy Committee as well as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of … During Question Period in the Legislature, Romano was asked about that application. The subject came up as Canada Christian College pursues new degree-granting powers. Chris Glover, the NDP Critic for Colleges and Universities, accuses Ross Romano, who is also the MPP for Sault Ste Marie, of denigrating Algoma University by comparing it to a … Born and raised on his family’s farm, Ross attended Algoma University before graduating from Windsor Law School. Marie and the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. The current minister is Ross Romano. To order copies of Time: presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution A life-long resident of the Sault, Ross understands the challenges his community faces every day, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead. Marie’s local MPP is talking about the place they study and work in defending the government’s troubling attempt to legislate new degree-granting powers for a school run by someone known to espouse hateful views,” says Glover. Ross Romano Minister of Colleges and Universities Member of Provincial Parliament at Legislative Assembly of Ontario Ontario, Canada 327 connections. (Premier of Ontario/YouTube) Premier Doug Ford will be joined by Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities, to make an announcement at Queen’s Park on Thursday afternoon. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a number of cabinet changes today that includes the appointment of Sault MPP Ross Romano as the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. Newspapers Limited, One Yonge Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1E6. Date: Friday, October 11, 2019. Marie for twelve years before beginning his political career. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. When he is not cheering on the Soo Greyhounds, Ross can be found volunteering around the community, working in his garage, or spending time with his wife Heather and their three young children. Here's how, Premier and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs - Doug Ford, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health - Christine Elliott, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions - Michael Tibollo, Minister of Long-Term Care - Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and Chair of Cabinet - Vic Fedeli, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction - Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Steve Clark, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks - Jeff Yurek, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services - Todd Smith, Associate Minister of Children and Women's Issues - Jill Dunlop, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Francophone Affairs - Caroline Mulroney, Associate Minister of Transportation (GTA) - Kinga Surma, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities - Ross Romano, President of the Treasury Board - Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry - John Yakabuski, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and Minister of Indigenous Affairs - Greg Rickford, Associate Minister of Energy - Bill Walker, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility - Raymond Cho, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Infrastructure - Laurie Scott, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport - Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Government and Consumer Services - Lisa Thompson. This ministry is one of two education ministries, the other being the Ministry of Education (responsible for primary and secondary schools across Ontario).

The complete list of cabinet appointments follows: Sign in or register for your free account, Ross Romano file photo. Suite 102390 Bay Street Sault Ste Marie, OntarioP6A 1X2. Marie. rights reserved. “When I first became Minister of Colleges and Universities, I learned that the process to create programs and degree granting institutions was cumbersome and time consuming,” says Romano.

In response, Romano spoke of the process involved in approving such an application, and referenced the Post-secondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) and used Algoma and OCAD University as examples of institutions that would be required to follow the same process. Whether he is at home or at Queens Park, Ross tirelessly works for the best interests of Sault Ste. ““Mr. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a number of cabinet changes today that includes the appointment of Sault MPP Ross Romano as the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. Ross Romano is the Member of Provincial Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and the people of Ontario. “As the Minister of Colleges and Universities, I immediately made changes to rectify those issues and created a fair and streamlined process. Marie. Ross was a sitting member for the Select Committee on Financial Transparency and the Justice Policy Committee as well as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Indigenous Affairs. Marie and the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about The Ministry's offices are in downtown Toronto, Ontario. “Students, staff and faculty will be horrified to learn that Sault Ste. Glover called it “appalling” that the Minister of Colleges and Universities would draw any comparison between Algoma University and Canada Christian College. Romano maintains that he was using Algoma as an example of an institution that has gone through the process. Whether he is at home or at Queens Park, Ross tirelessly works for the best interests of Sault Ste. Doug Ford and Ross Romano. Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Algoma University and OCAD University went through that process last year.”, “There is currently legislation in the house that is being debated. Marie and the people of Ontario. Chris Glover, the NDP Critic for Colleges and Universities, accuses Ross Romano, who is also the MPP for Sault Ste Marie, of denigrating Algoma University by comparing it to a school run by Charles McVety – who Glover says is known to espouse Islamophobic, homophobic, and transphobic views. Ross practiced law in Sault Ste. A part of that legislation relates to three post-secondary institutions obtaining degree granting approval and status as a University,” Romano continued. All

Romano should not be denigrating a distinguished institution like Algoma University to make excuses for a wrong-headed move by the Conservatives aimed at helping (Premier Doug) Ford’s bigoted friend McVety.”. Ross was first elected to the Ontario Legislature on June 1st, 2017 during a by-election, and previously served as a City Councillor for Ward 6 of Sault Ste. The Ontario New Democrats are calling on Ontario’s Minister of Colleges and Universities to apologize for likening Algoma University to Canada Christian College. Ross Romano is the Member of Provincial Parliament for Sault Ste. Ross Romano is the Member of Provincial Parliament for Sault Ste. Ross was first elected to the Ontario Legislature on June 1. , 2017 during a by-election, and previously served as a City Councillor for Ward 6 of Sault Ste. Republication or distribution of this content is Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Mike McDonald, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star A former Chair of the local Downtown Association and Downtown Rotary Club, Ross also enjoyed coaching in the Sault Youth Soccer Association.

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The Honourable Ross Romano, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, will make an announcement. James Hopkin/SooToday, Inspection finds International Bridge to be in 'good to fair' condition, These twins are raising money for their grandma's double-lung transplant. A life-long resident of the Sault, Ross understands the challenges his community faces every day, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. Ross was a sitting member for the Select Committee on Financial Transparency and the Justice Policy Committee as well as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Indigenous Affairs. “The process that is being followed here, in this legislation, is the exact same process that Algoma University and OCAD University went through last year.”, Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited.