Roundtable Luncheon with The Honourable Stephen Crawford, Ontario Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.
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The Honourable Stephen Crawford, Ontario Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Stephen Crawford is Ontario’s Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. He was elected as MPP for Oakville in 2018 and was re-elected in both 2022 and 2025.
As Minister, Stephen is helping build a stronger future for Ontario through modern public services and policies that drive innovation, economic growth, and long-term competitiveness. Together with Premier Ford, he introduced the Buy Ontario Act to help public sector organizations prioritize Ontario and Canadian goods and services while supporting homegrown businesses and local jobs.
Stephen oversees the delivery of vital programs through ServiceOntario, ensuring Ontarians can access the government resources they rely on every day.
He has also led initiatives to strengthen consumer protection, enhance cyber security, and advance Ontario's approach to artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Under his leadership, Ontario has capped ticket resale prices, increased penalties for illegal resellers, advanced cyber security measures across the public sector, and strengthened protections for children's data.
Before entering public service, Stephen held senior leadership positions in the financial and investment industry for more than 20 years, including roles at Acuity Funds Ltd. and O’Leary Funds LP.
He is a member of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, 100 Guys Who Care Oakville, and the Royal Canadian Military Institute. He is also a vocal supporter of Plan Canada’s “Because I am a Girl” campaign to champion equality for girls worldwide.
Stephen studied Political Science at Western University and Business at the University of Toronto before earning his Chartered Investment Manager designation.
He resides in Oakville, where he lives with his wife Najia. Stephen is blessed to be the father of two sets of identical twin girls.
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