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Before seeking elected office himself, Duguid worked in government services at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. In 1994, he was elected as a city councillor for the suburban Toronto municipality of Scarborough. In 1997 and 2000, he was elected as a councillor in the amalgamated "megacity" of Toronto. During his time in municipal government, Duguid was known for his work on community safety issues and affordable housing. He drafted a crime-prevention strategy for Toronto in 1999, and was a founder of the Scarborough Community Safety Council, the Scarborough Community Safety Audit Program and the Business Crime Prevention Seminar Program. He was also known as a supporter of then- Mayor of Toronto, Mel Lastman. In 2003, Duguid supported John Tory over David MillerDavid Miller is the 70th mayor of the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and second of the merged megacity. He replaced former North York and Toronto mayor Mel Lastman. Born in the United Kingdom he moved with his mother to Canada when he was eight and a l for Toronto MayorA mayor ( Latin major "better") is the chief executive official of a city, town, or village. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs as to the powers and responsibilities of a mayor, as well as the means of becoming mayor. The French.

On May 1May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). There are 244 days remaining. Events 305 Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. 1328 Wars of Scottish Independence end: Treaty of Edinburgh-North, 2003, Duguid was appointed by Liberal leader Dalton McGuintyDalton McGuinty Rank 24th Term of Office October 23, 2003 present Predecessor Ernie Eves Date of Birth July 19, 1955 Place of Birth Ottawa, Ontario Spouse Terri McGuinty Profession Lawyer Political Party Liberal Dalton James Patrick McGuinty Jr. Canadian as the party's candidate for Scarborough Centre in the upcoming provincial electionThe province of Ontario, Canada conducted a general election on October 2, 2003, to elect the 103 Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) in the Ontario Legislative Assembly. The election was called on September 2 by Premier Ernie Eves after the governing. This caused considerable division in the local party administration, as 1999 candidate Costas Manios had been widely regarded as the favourite for the nomination. Manios ran as an Independent candidate in the election (essentially campaigning as an "Independent Liberal"), and many believed that he would split the Liberal vote in the riding so as to deny Duguid victory. As it happened, though, the provincial trend overrode local factors -- Duguid was elected over incumbent Progressive Conservative Marilyn Mushinski by over 10,000 votes, while Manios finished fourth behind Michael Laxer of the NDP.

On October 23, 2004, Manios was appointed Parliamentary Assistant on urban issues to John Gerretsen, the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing . As such, he has often clashed with Mayor David Miller over allegations by the mayor that the province has reneged on funding promises to the city. Among current Liberal MPPs, he is considered a leading candidate for a future promotion to the provincial cabinet.