Todd McCarthy (politician)

Todd J. McCarthy KC MPP is a Canadian lawyer and politician who has been the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement since September 22, 2023.

He majored in Political Science at the University of Toronto St. Michael's College earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with Distinction in 1984.

He went on to practice law as a Barrister & Solicitor and was a leading trial lawyer throughout the Province of Ontario for 33 years before being elected to Provincial Parliament in June 2022.

The firm was founded that same year by the Late Honourable Jim Flaherty, former Deputy Premier, Christine Elliott and Mr. Justice Grant Dow.

His contributions to the Administration of Justice include many articles, lectures and seminars in relation to continuing legal education.

Many of these appearances resulted in precedent setting decisions which have contributed to the development of a significant body of published Case Law.

He has since been appointed a Parliamentary Assistant to the President of the Treasury Board, Deputy Government Whip and as a Member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

Kathy McCarthy recently retired as a psychometrist after 33 years with the Durham Catholic District School Board.