Graduate (Hons), Princeton University and Osgoode Hall Law School. Over 20 years' experience practising law in private sector; 1995, 1999 and 2003, elected Member of Ontario Provincial Parliament; 2006 and 2008, elected Member of Parliament. Formerly: Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance; Attorney-General and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs; Minister of Labour; Minister of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation. Since 2006, current position.