John Rapin

"I was raised in this area and I've spent my entire life getting an education, working and raising a family. I know and understand the area and it makes me angry that it has been neglected for so long.

As your MPP, I will work to change that."

"I'm proud to be part of the John Tory team that will restore fairness, balance and integrity to our provincial government. John Tory's distinguished background and experience is much needed to establish a government that works for the people and builds a

strong, clean and safe future for our young people."

• Raised in Lansdowne and Newboro, John Rapin learned a strong work ethic early working on his family’s dairy and mixed farming operation.
• He graduated from Queen’s School of Medicine and today works in the Kingston General Hospital Emergency Department and the urgent Care Centre at Hotel Dieu Hospital.
• In 2004-2005 his knowledge of health matters and leadership skills were recognized when the Ontario Medical Association elected him president. He now serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Medical Association.
• John has a keen interest in the history of Kingston and the Islands, is active in the restoration of historic buildings in downtown Kingston and has a strong commitment to the environment and the arts.
• Despite his busy professional schedule, he has been active in several community organizations and activities.
• Raised in a Swiss-Canadian family, John is fluently bilingual in both English and French.
• He is the father of 3 boys and 1 daughter, a new grandfather, and he and his wife, Lyn, an artist, live in the west end of the City of Kingston.

What others are saying about John Rapin

"Receiving quality health care when we need it is a priority issue for the people of Kingston and area. With his background as the former president of the Ontario Medical Association, John Rapin truly understands the pressures facing our local hospitals and he knows what it takes to deliver quality, patient-driven healthcare more quickly and efficiently."

Alicia Gordon, business owner