Daiene Vernile
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| Daiene Vernile MPP |
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| Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre |
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| Assumed office January 12, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | John Milloy |
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| Born | July 1, 1960 |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | John Matlock |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Kitchener, Ontario |
| Profession | Television journalist |
Daiene Vernile (born July 1, 1960) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who was elected in 2014. She represents the riding of Kitchener Centre.
Background[edit]
Prior to her election to the legislature, Vernile was a television journalist for CKCO-TV. She lives in Kitchener, Ontario with her husband John. They have three children.[1]
Politics[edit]
She ran in the 2014 provincial election as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Kitchener Centre. She defeated Progressive Conservative candidate and former MPP Wayne Wettlaufer by 6,913 votes.[2][3][4]
In June 2014, she was appointed as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Research and Innovation.
References[edit]
- ^ Debrone, Carrie (July 3, 2014). "Former television host Daiene Vernile wins Kithener Centre for the Liberals". Kitchener Citizen. p. 3.
- ^ "General Election by District: Kitchener Centre". Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014.
- ^ "Liberals secure big wins in Waterloo Region". CBC News. June 13, 2014.
- ^ Mercer, Greg (June 12, 2014). "Vernile celebrates victory in rookie campaign".
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