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Bas Balkissoon was born on 1952 in Trinidad and Tobago, is a Canadian politician. Discover Bas Balkissoon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
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Bas Balkissoon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Bas Balkissoon height not available right now. We will update Bas Balkissoon's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Bas Balkissoon's Wife?
His wife is Tahay Balkissoon
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Tahay Balkissoon |
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Bas Balkissoon Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bas Balkissoon worth at the age of 72 years old? Bas Balkissoon’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Toronto, Ontario. We have estimated Bas Balkissoon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Bas Balkissoon (born c. 1952) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada.
From 1988 to 1997 he was a municipal councillor in Scarborough and from 1998 to 2005 he was a councillor in the amalgamated city of Toronto.
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, and of Indian descent, Balkissoon rose to prominence as the head of Scarborough Homeowners Alliance For Fair Taxes, an organization that challenged the province's property assessment system.
He is married to Tahay and together they have raised three children.
His daughter in law, Laura Jarrett, is an attorney and co-anchor for NBC News's Saturday "Today", daughter of Valerie Jarrett, former senior advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama.
In 1988, he was elected to Scarborough city council in what was then Ward 13.
With the formation of the new amalgamated city of Toronto, he was elected to Toronto City Council in 1997.
As chair of the city's Audit Committee he was credited with uncovering a dubious computer leasing deal between the city and MFP Financial, which eventually led to the formation of the Toronto Computer Leasing Inquiry.
Balkissoon also served for a period on the Police Services Board on which he was critical of then-Toronto Police Chief Julian Fantino as well as the Toronto Police Association and its leader at the time, Craig Bromell.
He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2005 to 2016 who represented the riding of Scarborough—Rouge River.
In a by-election held on November 24, 2005, Balkissoon was elected as the Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Scarborough—Rouge River, replacing Alvin Curling who was appointed as the Canadian ambassador to the Dominican Republic.
Balkissoon, as the Liberal Party candidate, won with 58% of the vote.
In the Liberal nomination prior to the by-election, the party chose to use a clause in its constitution that declared other candidates invalid, effectively handing the nomination to Balkissoon.
This excluded other contenders such as Raymond Cho who considered putting his name forward.
During his time in office he has been appointed to a number of Parliamentary Assistant roles including Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services (2006-7, 2014); Minister of Health and Long-Term Care (2007-10); and Minister of Community and Social Services (2010-2013).
Balkissoon was easily re-elected in the 2007 provincial election, defeating his closest opponent by over 17,000 votes.
He was also re-elected in 2011, and 2014.
In 2011 he was named as Deputy Speaker and Chair of the Committee of the Whole House.
On March 22, 2016 Balkissoon resigned from the legislature.
