David Young (Ontario politician)
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David Young | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Harnick |
| Succeeded by | David Zimmer |
| Constituency | Willowdale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 (age 68–69) |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Ellen |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
David S. Young (born c. 1957) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1999 to 2003. He represented the riding of Willowdale and served as a cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves.
Young was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario.[1] He was educated at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University in Toronto, and practised law after his graduation. He worked at the firm of Benson McMurtry from 1981 to 1987, and has been a partner in Benson Percival Brown since 1987.[2] Young has also served as a director of the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem, and was for ten years an executive member of the Ratepayer's Association.
In 2021, David was awarded the Gold Key Achievement Award by the Osgoode Hall Alumni Association. The award recognizes exceptional professional success and leadership and is bestowed upon candidates that have demonstrated a record of professional accomplishment, leadership and contribution to the community.
He and his wife Ellen live in Toronto, Ontario, where they raised three children.[1]
