Paul Miller (Canadian politician)
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Paul Miller, Member of the Ontario Provincial Legislature, Hamilton East - Stoney Creek, 2015.
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| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Hamilton East—Stoney Creek |
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Assumed office October 10, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Riding Established |
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February 7, 1951 Hamilton, Ontario |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Carole Paikin Miller |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Glanbrook, Ontario |
| Occupation | Mechanic, lobbyist |
Paul Miller (born February 7, 1951) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a New Democratic member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who was elected in the 2007 provincial election. He represents the riding of Hamilton East—Stoney Creek.
Miller was born in Hamilton but has lived in Stoney Creek since he was one year old. Miller worked for Hamilton Steel Hilton Works (formerly Stelco, now U.S. Steel Canada) as a mechanic-welder-fitter. While at Stelco he was a member of the United Steelworkers (USW), Local 1005. On behalf of the union, Miller served as a lobbyist on Parliament Hill and at Queen's Park, participating in 9 different campaigns. He lives in Glanbrook, Ontario with his wife Carole Paikin Miller.
Miller served as a city councillor for two terms in Stoney Creek, Ontario from 1994 to 2000. During his time on council he chaired the Parks and Recreation committee and served as a member on several other committees. As a youth, he worked on the election campaigns of his uncle, former councillor and Hamilton Mayor, Bill Powell. More recently, he worked for 2004 New Democratic Party federal candidate Tony DePaulo, and for 2006 NDP federal candidate and now Member of Parliament Wayne Marston.
On July 12, 2007, he was nominated to run in Hamilton East—Stoney Creek in the 2007 Ontario general election. Miller campaigned on a platform of job retention and a promise to push for an increase in the minimum wage. He also wanted the province to screen companies before they set up in the area. He defeated Hamilton city councillor Sam Merulla for the NDP nomination. On election night, October 10, 2007, Miller defeated Liberal candidate Nerene Virgin.
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