Biography

Julia Munro was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1995. She was re-elected in 1999, 2003 and 2007.

Born in Hamilton, Ontario and raised in the Toronto area, she is a graduate of the University of Toronto. She taught students in the secondary school system for 28 years, first in North York and then for the York Region Board of Education.

She is chair of the Government Agencies Committee, which reviews government appointments and agencies such as the LCBO and Hydro 1. Both in government and in opposition, Julia served as a member of the Public Accounts Committee, the watchdog group that oversees government spending.

Julia currently serves as PC Caucus Critic for Culture and for Children and Youth Services. She previously served as Critic for Municipal Affairs and for Community and Social Services.

Between 1995 and 2002 Julia served as Parliamentary Assistant first to the Premier, and then in the Ministries of Transportation, Culture and the Management Board. During her years in government she led government reviews of the voluntary sector, the Heritage Act, program evaluation and regulatory changes in Transportation.

Julia has spoken out strongly against the McGuinty Liberal government's continued attack on individual rights and freedoms. She opposes the growing reach of the Liberal government into people's lives and wishes to see rights and responsibilities restored to individuals and families where they belong.

Julia Munro and her family are long-time residents of the riding of York-Simcoe. Julia and her husband John have lived in Georgina since 1972. They have one adult daughter.