About

Norm Miller was elected to represent the riding of Parry Sound-Muskoka in a by-election on March 22, 2001, was re-elected in the general election held in October 2003, and was successful in his bid for re-election in October 2007.

In January 2008, Norm was appointed Critic for Small Business & Entrepreneurship and retained the PC Critic portfolio for Aboriginal Affairs. Previously, he held the Critic portfolio for the Ministry of Natural Resources as well as Aboriginal Affairs. He remains a member of the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly and continues to be the Chief Whip of the Opposition.

From April 2002 to September 2003, Norm was the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Northern Development and Mines. He also served as Vice-Chair of the General Government Committee, Commissioner of the Red Tape Secretariat, member of the Estimates Committee, and sat on the Cabinet Committee for Economic and Resource Policy.

Born in 1956, Norm is the third of four children to Ann and the late Frank Miller, former Muskoka M.P.P. and Ontario Premier. Norm learned the value of hard work and the importance of family growing up and working in the resort business.

Norm is a fifth generation resident of the Parry Sound-Muskoka riding. For 25 years, together with his wife, Christine, they owned and operated a lodge on Lake Muskoka.

Norm’s involvement with politics began in 1975, when he started the Muskoka Young P.C. organization. The young PCs were enthusiastic campaigners, organizing political events and meetings.

Norm is a commercial pilot, loves flying and has flown since 1973. He enjoys making use of his small seaplane to visit constituents in the huge Parry Sound-Muskoka riding. Norm loves nature and the outdoors and enjoys cross-country skiing, hiking, scuba diving, fishing and golf.

Norm is a past President of Muskoka Tourism, past Director and Treasurer of Resorts Ontario and is a strong advocate for economic growth and tourism in the Parry Sound-Muskoka area. He has been actively involved with minor hockey, as a coach and trainer.