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Jim Bradley, Former Ontario MPP Who Served for More than 40 Years, Dies at 80
Jim Bradley served 55 years in politics, including 41 years as MPP, and led key regional projects improving healthcare, transit, and environmental protections.
- On September 26, 2025, Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley died at age 80 following a brief illness, Niagara Region said.
- Beginning in 1970, Jim Bradley started municipal service on St. Catharines City Council at age 25, and served 41 years at Queen's Park, the second-longest tenure in Ontario history.
- He championed environmental laws such as the Spills Bill and oversaw the launch of the world's first Blue Box recycling program, holding senior cabinet roles including Ontario Minister of the Environment .
- Niagara Region said staff learned with profound sadness and called Bradley's 55-year career remarkable; Ontario Premier Doug Ford paid tribute and flags at Niagara Regional Headquarters will be lowered.
- During his time as Chair, Bradley led reforms improving accountability and cross-municipal cooperation, delivering transit unification and rural high-speed internet, and was reappointed by the provincial government in 2022.
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Niagara regional chair and former longtime MPP Jim Bradley dies at 80
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