Daiene Vernile
| Daiene Vernile MPP | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre | |
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Assumed office January 12, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | John Milloy |
| Personal details | |
| 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
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
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
- ↑ 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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