The Ontario Bar Association congratulates MPP Doug Downey on his appointment today as Ontario’s new Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance.
As a long-time engaged OBA member, MPP Downey has made outstanding contributions to the OBA’s leadership and legislative and policy work over the years. Through positions on the OBA Board, Council and Section Executives, Doug has generously volunteered his expertise to strengthen the profession and serve the public interest.
Doug is an experienced real estate lawyer with a Law Degree from Dalhousie University and a Master of Laws through Osgoode Hall Law School. He was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in June 2018 as the member for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte.
The OBA extends its sincerest best wishes to Doug as he takes on his new role as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance.