[1] White became involved in politics because he was concerned about the tax burden and the rising cost of raising a family.
[3] The NDP won a majority in this election and White served as the parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs on two occasions between 1992 and 1995.
[4] White dealt especially with the Office of the Greater Toronto Area and participated in the creation of the Waterfront Trail.
In 1992, White and fellow Durham MPP Jim Wiseman became involved in a minor controversy when it was found they were billing taxpayers for the cost of renting a shared apartment in Toronto.
[5] In December 1992, White moved a resolution advocating the creation of a regulating body for social workers in Ontario.
As a result of the charges he resigned from the NDP caucus and also from his role as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs.
"[9] Shortly after the trial, White returned to the NDP caucus and his role as assistant to Minister of Municipal Affairs.
[10] In the 1995 provincial election, White was defeated in his bid for re-election, finishing third against Conservative Jim Flaherty and Liberal Allan Furlong.