Ontario Legislature Internship Programme

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Matthew Gray

Matthew Gray was born and raised in Maple, Ontario just north of the City of Toronto. He graduated from Queen’s University with a BA (Hon) in Political Studies and Philosophy. There, he developed a passion for all things political. He also has a keen interest in history, and greatly enjoys traveling to regions of the world rich with historical significance. He particularly appreciates the museums, architecture and landmarks of Western European countries including Italy, Ireland and France. He has interned at a law firm, worked as a manager at the Beer Store, and has donated much of his time to local little league baseball, community charities and fundraising events. At Queen’s, he became President of the Critical Thinking Club in his second year, which involved watching documentaries on controversial issues, followed by lively discussion and debate. One of his favourite pastimes is relaxing in Muskoka, where he takes pleasure in reading on the dock, waterskiing, fishing and swimming. Research interests include penal policy, electoral reform, and gender relations in politics. Matthew was a member of the Queen’s Model Parliament, enjoys live music, playing tennis and spending time with family. He also has a soft spot for Toronto sports teams, namely the Maple Leafs. After the internship programme, Matthew is considering attending law school, though hopes to keep his options open.

More about Matt

If you could be on any reality TV show, which would it be? The Amazing Race

Favourite season On the one hand, winter means snowboarding, hockey season, and beautiful blankets of snow. Alternatively, summer allows for cottage weekends, outdoor tennis, and patio barbecues. I suppose it’s a toss-up between the two.

Favourite book Watchmen

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would love to see the Galapagos Islands. Egypt, particularly Giza, is also a destination I hope to visit at least once in my life.

If you could speak any language fluently, what would it be? Japanese

Little known fact about you I grew up loving “Mad Magazine.” I had a subscription for the entire span of my teenage years.

I always wanted to… scuba dive around the Great Barrier Reef.

Favourite ingredients on pizza Anchovies, anchovies, and more anchovies. The most polarizing of all pizza toppings!

Favourite quote “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” Reinhold Niebuhr

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