Don Cousens
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W. Donald Cousens (20 July 1938 – 23 February 2017) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1981 to 1994, and briefly served as a cabinet minister in the government of Frank Miller. From 1994 to 2006, Cousens was the Mayor of Markham, Ontario.
Quick Facts 6th Mayor of Markham, Ontario, Preceded by ...
Don Cousens | |
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6th Mayor of Markham, Ontario | |
In office 1994–2006 | |
Preceded by | Frank Scarpitti |
Succeeded by | Frank Scarpitti |
Ontario MPP | |
In office 1987–1994 | |
Preceded by | New riding |
Succeeded by | David Tsubouchi |
Constituency | Markham |
In office 1981–1987 | |
Preceded by | Alfred Stong |
Succeeded by | Greg Sorbara |
Constituency | York Centre |
Personal details | |
Born | (1938-07-20)July 20, 1938 Vankleek Hill, Ontario |
Died | February 23, 2017(2017-02-23) (aged 78) Markham, Ontario |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse | Aline A. Cousens (d. 2016) |
Occupation | Minister |
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