Age, Biography and Wiki
George Smitherman was born on 12 February, 1964 in Weston, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian politician. Discover George Smitherman'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 60 years old?
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| Occupation |
Consultant |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
12 February, 1964 |
| Birthday |
12 February |
| Birthplace |
Weston, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |
Ontario
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 60 years old group.
George Smitherman Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, George Smitherman height not available right now. We will update George Smitherman's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is George Smitherman's Wife?
His wife is Christopher Peloso (m. 2007-2013)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Christopher Peloso (m. 2007-2013) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
George Smitherman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Smitherman worth at the age of 60 years old? George Smitherman’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Ontario. We have estimated George Smitherman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
George Smitherman (born February 12, 1964) is a former Canadian politician and broadcaster.
He also ran a private consulting business and co-owned a photofinishing shop in downtown Toronto until 1994.
He represented the provincial riding of Toronto Centre in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1999 to 2010, when he resigned to contest the mayoralty of Toronto in the 2010 municipal election.
Smitherman is the first openly gay Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) elected in Ontario, and the province's first openly gay cabinet minister.
In the 1999 provincial election Smitherman was nominated as the Liberal Party candidate for the riding of Toronto Centre-Rosedale.
Former Toronto mayor John Sewell was running as an independent candidate, and activists accusing him of splitting the left-wing vote with the New Democratic Party.
Although a Progressive Conservative government was re-elected, Smitherman won the seat for the Liberals.
In the legislature, Smitherman was nicknamed "Furious George" for his aggressive and often abrasive manner, and rose to become McGuinty's right-hand man and favourite "attack dog".
When asked about this nickname, Smitherman mockingly said that he was an "attack poodle".
In the 2003 election Smitherman was re-elected and the Liberals won the election.
Dalton McGuinty was sworn in as the 24th Premier of Ontario on October 23, 2003.
Smitherman was named to cabinet as Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the Toronto Regional Minister.
Under Smitherman's leadership, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care launched the Wait Times Strategy in 2004.
The new health care model was designed to reduce wait times for various procedures such as hip and knee replacement, MRIs and CT scans.
The Wait Times Strategy also focused on shrinking wait times for cancer, cardiac and cataracts surgeries.
In 2006, he was additionally named Deputy Premier of Ontario.
On August 5, 2007, Smitherman married his partner, Christopher Peloso, near Elliot Lake, Ontario.
Peloso was a manager with Lindt & Sprüngli.
Smitherman also launched the Ministry's "Aging at Home" strategy in 2007.
On September 26, 2009, the Toronto Star reported that Smitherman and Peloso had been approved as adoptive parents by the Toronto Children's Aid Society.
They adopted two children named Michael and Kayla.
Peloso also had a daughter from a previous relationship.
Peloso, who was reportedly suffering from clinical depression, was found dead after going missing in December 2013.
Smitherman was active in politics at Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute, where he was the high school's student council president.
He left high school before graduation.
He dabbled in municipal politics in Etobicoke.
Smitherman decided against post-secondary education and began his political career.
He worked as an organizer for the Ontario Liberal Party and Premier David Peterson.
He was chief of staff and campaign manager to one-time Mayor of Toronto Barbara Hall.
Smitherman was a candidate in the 2018 municipal election running for Toronto City Council in Ward 13 Toronto Centre which included much of the provincial riding he represented as an MPP.
He received 15% of the vote, failing to unseat incumbent Kristyn Wong-Tam who received 50%.
Since March 2020 he has been president and CEO of the Cannabis Council of Canada.
Smitherman was born at Humber Memorial Hospital (now Humber River Regional Hospital Church site) in Weston, Ontario and spent much of his early years in Etobicoke (he briefly lived in East York, Ontario).
He is the son of Irene Margaret (Wood) and Arthur Smitherman, and one of four children.
Smitherman spent much time working with his father's business, Smitty's Haulage (later Sure-Way Transport).
Smitherman admitted a five-year addiction to an illegal drug before running for political office.
Smitherman has not indicated the specific drugs he was addicted to during this time, except to say that they were part of the "Toronto party scene", and that "the drugs were not injected".
He is estranged from his older brother, saying they didn't fall out but just drifted apart.
Arthur, who ran for city council from Ward 8, endorsed Rob Ford for mayor.
