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  Karygiannis, Jim
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AffiliationLiberal   
NameJim Karygiannis
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Scarborough, Ontario , Canada
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Born May 02, 1955
Died Still Living (69 years)
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Sep 28, 2020 05:56pm
Tags Greek - Greek Orthodox - Straight -
InfoJim Karygiannis is the Liberal MP for Scarborough-Agincourt. He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport with special emphasis on transportation and environment on December 12, 2003. On October 7, 2005, Mr. Karygiannis was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal.

Representing one of the most ethnically diverse federal constituencies in Canada –Scarborough-Agincourt – Mr. Karygiannis has been an effective voice of the people he serves.

Mr. Karygiannis was a strong proponent of changes to the Young Offenders Act. In 1989, he introduced a Private Member’s Bill amending this Act. Although defeated, the government then introduced similar legislation.

He has been a representative of his constituents’ interests in many countries around the world. He has participated in rallies in support of the refugees of Agios Amvrosios in Cyprus. He visited India and hosted many international initiatives in Canada in 2003. In 2002, he led two trade delegations, one to Pakistan and the other to China.

In 1999, the President of the Hellenic Republic awarded Mr. Karygiannis the decoration of the Officer of the Order of Phoenix in recognition of his many public service contributions.

Mr. Karygiannis graduated in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto. He also holds a degree of Fellowship of Business Administration from the Canadian School of Management.

He has been active in community organizations, as a member of the Riverdale Kiwanis Club, and CKFM Children’s Fund Heritage Day Festivals.

Mr. Karygiannis was born in Athens, Greece and immigrated to Canada as a teenager in 1966. He is now married, with five daughters.


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  10/22/2018 Toronto City Council - Ward 22 - Scarborough–Agincourt Won 46.80% (+9.85%)
  10/27/2014 Toronto City Council - Ward 39 - Scarborough–Agincourt Won 57.98% (+39.86%)
  05/02/2011 ON Parliament - Scarborough—Agincourt Won 45.39% (+11.21%)
  10/14/2008 ON Parliament - Scarborough—Agincourt Won 56.63% (+27.23%)
  01/23/2006 ON Parliament - Scarborough—Agincourt Won 62.59% (+38.76%)
  06/28/2004 ON Parliament - Scarborough—Agincourt Won 64.08% (+43.09%)
  11/27/2000 ON Parliament - Scarborough—Agincourt Won 70.89% (+57.49%)
  06/02/1997 ON Parliament - Scarborough—Agincourt Won 65.13% (+47.30%)
  10/25/1993 ON Parliament - Scarborough—Agincourt Won 59.72% (+38.45%)
  09/10/1987 ON Legislative Assembly - Riverdale Lost 37.23% (-7.65%)
ENDORSEMENTS
Toronto Deputy Speaker - Apr 24, 2018 N Glenn De Baeremaeker
Toronto City Council - Ward 28 - Toronto Centre - Appointment - Nov 02, 2017 N Lucy Troisi
Toronto City Council - Ward 44 - Scarborough East - Appointment - Jun 28, 2017 PPC Corneliu Chisu
Leadership Race - Liberal Party - Dec 02, 2006 LIB Joe Volpe
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