Sandra Pupatello unveils Liberal leadership bid
Posted Nov 8, 2012 10:04:26 AM.
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TORONTO – Former cabinet minister Sandra Pupatello has officially launched her bid for the Ontario Liberal leadership.
She made the announcement in Toronto this morning, kickstarting a return to politics that many saw coming.
The Windsor, Ont., native already has a powerful ally in Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, who promised to throw his support behind his longtime friend if she joined the leadership race.
Premier Dalton McGuinty also had high praise for Pupatello, saying she’d bring a lot of passion and integrity to the race.
Pupatello was first elected to the provincial legislature in 1995 and became a cabinet minister when the Liberals won the election in 2003.
She took on various portfolios over the years, from education to community and social services and economic development and trade.
(The Canadian Press)
