Dave Cooke (born August 1, 1952 in Windsor, Ontario) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was an NDP member of the provincial legislature from 1977 to 1997, and was a senior cabinet minister in the government of Bob Rae. August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nickname: The City of Roses Motto: Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario County Essex* Settled 1748 Incorporated 1854 Mayor Eddie Francis Governing body Windsor City Council MPs Joe Comartin (NDP) Brian Masse (NDP) MPPs Dwight Duncan (LIB) Sandra Pupatello (LIB) Area    - City 120. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English Flower White Trillium Tree Eastern White Pine Bird Common Loon Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seats  - Senate seats 106 24 Area Total... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Ontario New Democratic Party (formerly known as the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, Ontario Section) is a social democratic political party in Ontario, Canada. ... The Ontario Legislature Building at Queens Park The Legislative Assembly of Ontario, is the legislature of the Canadian province of Ontario. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alternate meanings in cabinet (disambiguation) A Cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ... Robert Keith Rae, PC , OC, O.Ont , QC , B.A., LL.B, B.Phi. ...

Cooke was educated at the University of Windsor, and was a social worker at the Essex Children's Aid Society in Windsor before entering politics. He served on the Windsor Planning Board in 1974, and was a member of the Windsor Board of Education from 1975 to 1976. The University of Windsor is a non-denominational, provincially-supported, coeducational, public comprehensive university located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ...

He was first elected to the Ontario legislature in the general election of 1977, defeating Liberal Michael MacDougall by over 2,000 votes in the riding of Windsor—Riverside. He was re-elected by greater margins in the elections of 1981, 1985, 1987 and 1990. Cooke defeated future Liberal MP Rick Limoges by almost 6,000 votes in 1987, and served as House Leader of the official opposition from 1987 to 1990. The Ontario general election of 1977 was held to elect the 125 members of the Legislative Assembly (Members of Provincial Parliament, or MPPs) of the Province of Ontario, Canada. ... The Ontario Liberal Party is a center-right provincial political party in the province of Ontario, Canada. ... William Daviss Progressive Conservatives finally won a majority government after winning only minorities in the 1975 and 1977 elections. ... David Petersons Liberals, with support from Bob Raes New Democrats, form a minority government despite having fewer seats than Frank Millers Progressive Conservatives. ... Map of the 1987 election, showing the ridings and their popular vote The Ontario general election of 1987 was held on September 10, 1987, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada. ... As a result of serious scandals, David Petersons Liberal government was defeated by a large protest vote. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: ), colloquially known as the Grits (originally Clear Grits), is a Canadian federal political party positioned at the centre of the political spectrum, combining a progressive social policy with moderate economics. ... A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house. ... Richard (Rick) Limoges (born January 1, 1956 in Windsor, Ontario) is a former Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Windsor—St. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...

Unlike most other members of the NDP caucus, Cooke was supportive of Bob Rae's leadership throughout the 1980s. As early as 1981, he had petitioned Rae to run for the leadership of the provincial party. In cabinet, Cooke would become one of Rae's most trusted ministers. 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The NDP unexpectedly won a majority government in the 1990 election. Cooke, as one of the party's most senior MPPs, was appointed Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs on October 1, 1990. On July 31, 1991, he was appointed government House Leader and his ministry was restyled as simply the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Cooke also served as Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet from September 23, 1992 to February 3, 1993. This article is about the year. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Management Board Secretariat is responsible for advising the Management Board of Cabinet and carrying out its directions with respect to the government’s workforce, money, technology and real estate in the Canadian province of Ontario. ... September 23 is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...

On February 3, 1993, Cooke was promoted to the high-profile position of Minister of Education, which he retained for the remainder of the Rae government's time in office. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities are the agencies of the Government of Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario responsible for government policy, funding, curriculum planning and direction in all levels of public education, including elementary schools, high schools, colleges and universities. ...

Cooke endorsed the Rae government's establishment of a casino in Windsor as a means of stimulating the city's economy during the recession of the early 1990s. He also strongly opposed cuts to welfare recipients. As education minister, he withdrew support for "de-streaming" (which had been endorsed by Tony Silipo, his predecessor) and endorsed standardized provincial tests. Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. ... Tony Silipo is a former Canadian politiican. ...

The NDP lost the 1995 provincial election, although Cooke was re-elected in Windsor—Riverside with a reduced majority. He continued to serve as NDP house leader from 1995 to 1996. In 1996, he endorsed Frances Lankin's unsuccessful bid to replace Rae as party leader. The Ontario general election of 1995 was held on June 8, 1995, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of the province of Ontario, Canada. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Frances Lankin Frances Lankin is a Canadian administrator, and a former politician and trade unionist. ...

Cooke resigned from the legislature in 1997, after being appointed to an "Education Improvement Commission" established by the Progressive Conservative government of Mike Harris. 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Ontario Progressive Conservative Party (PC Party of Ontario) is a right-of-centre political party in Ontario, Canada. ... Michael Deane Harris (born January 23, 1945, in Toronto, Ontario) was the twenty-second Premier of Ontario from June 26, 1995 to April 15, 2002. ...

Cooke is now a regular member of TVOntario's Studio 2 political discussion panel, and is a member of the Board of Trustees at the University of Windsor. TVOntario, officially the Ontario Educational Communications Authority, is an educational public television broadcaster in the Canadian province of Ontario. ...