Meet the Team

Michael Gravelle was elected to the Ontario legislature in 1995, representing the riding of Port Arthur. He was re-elected in 1999, 2003 and 2007. He was appointed the Minister of Northern Development, Mines in 2007. He took responsibility for Forestry in June 2009.

In Opposition, he served as critic for northern development, native affairs, culture, heritage and recreation, transportation, and community and social services. He is co-founder of the North of Superior Film Association and has served on the board of the Magnus Theatre Company and the AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay.

Gravelle has long been a dedicated member of the community, with an accomplished political and public service record. In the 1970s, Gravelle served as special assistant to the Honourable Robert Andras, a senior minister in the Trudeau cabinet. He later served as communications officer for the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party and as special assistant to the federal member for Thunder Bay-Nipigon. He also worked as a publicist for the CBC and as co-ordinator of northern development councils for the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. Since 2003, Gravelle has served as Government Caucus Chair and as a member of the Priorities and Planning Board. Gravelle was raised and educated in Thunder Bay, where he still makes his home.