Age, Biography and Wiki
Margaret Birch was born on 13 June, 1921 in Leamington, Ontario, is a Canadian politician (1921–2020). Discover Margaret Birch's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 99 years old?
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99 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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13 June 1921 |
| Birthday |
13 June |
| Birthplace |
Leamington, Ontario |
| Date of death |
29 October, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Toronto, Ontario |
| Nationality |
Ontario
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Margaret Birch Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Margaret Birch's Husband?
Her husband is Guy Cochran Birch
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Guy Cochran Birch |
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2 |
Margaret Birch Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Margaret Birch worth at the age of 99 years old? Margaret Birch’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from Ontario. We have estimated Margaret Birch's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Margaret Birch (13 June 1921 — 29 October 2020) was a Canadian politician in Ontario.
She married Guy Birch in 1949, a newspaper editor.
They raised two children.
Birch ran for Scarborough council, ward 6 in 1962.
She came in 3rd behind winner F.D. Cummings.
She was chair of the Scarborough Board of Health from 1963 to 1971, was on the Mental Health Council from 1967 to 1971, and was vice-chairman of the Social Planning Council from 1967 to 1970.
She also served on the Board of Governors for Scarborough Centenary Hospital.
Birch became the first woman member of the conservative Albany Club of Toronto, proposed by the then premier, Bill Davis.
She was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1971 to 1985 who represented the east Toronto riding of Scarborough East.
She served as a cabinet minister in the government of William Davis.
She was the first female cabinet minister in Ontario.
Birch was born in Leamington, Ontario, and was educated in the area before moving to Toronto.
She was elected to the Ontario legislature in the 1971 provincial election, defeating incumbent Liberal Tim Reid by 670 votes in Scarborough East.
On September 28, 1972, she was appointed to cabinet as a Minister without portfolio responsible for youth.
This made her the first woman to be appointed to an Ontario cabinet.
Birch was promoted to Provincial Secretary for Social Development on February 26, 1974.
In 1974, Birch became involved in policy discussions about child care.
A series of recommendations were announced which became known as the Birch Proposals.
The initiative was driven by cost reduction and they would have increased the child/adult ratio in day cares, decreased standards in staff qualifications and training, and reduced fire and safety regulations.
The proposals were criticized by both non-profit and for profit day care associations for different reasons.
The government eventually shelved the recommendations.
The Social Development secretariat was designed as a "super-ministry", overseeing several different ministries and agencies (e.g., health, social services, education, women's secretariat, youth secretariat, etc.).
As such, the 'super minister' had direct authority over the funding, policies and directions of the individual ministries under its jurisdiction and worked to coordinate policies and programs that previously conflicted across disparate ministries but with somewhat related responsibilities (e.g., health and home care, and social services and home care).
As such, it had few specifically defined responsibilities beyond the coordination function.
She was re-elected in 1975, 1977 and 1981.
Birch had wanted to leave office in 1981 but was persuaded by Davis to stay on.
In July 1983, she resigned from cabinet and assumed the role of Parliamentary assistant to Premier Bill Davis in charge of the 1984 Ontario Bicentennial celebration.
Birch endorsed Dennis Timbrell to succeed Davis as party leader in February 1985.
The Margaret Birch Wing was opened at the Centenary Hospital in 1986, now part of the Rouge Valley Health System.
