Ted Arnott
Ted Arnott | |
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Arnott in 2016 | |
| 42nd Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario | |
| In office July 11, 2018 – April 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Levac |
| Succeeded by | Donna Skelly |
| Dean of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario | |
| In office June 7, 2018 – January 28, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Bradley |
| Succeeded by | Ernie Hardeman |
| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Wellington—Halton Hills Waterloo—Wellington (1999-2007) Wellington (1990-1999) | |
| In office September 6, 1990 – January 28, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Racinsky |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Theodore Calvin Arnott April 8, 1963 Fergus, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence(s) | Fergus, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Politician |
Theodore Calvin Arnott (born April 8, 1963) is a Canadian politician who was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on September 6, 1990, representing the Riding of Wellington. He is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and represented the Riding of Wellington—Halton Hills in the Ontario Legislature. Arnott served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario during the 42nd and 43rd Parliaments of Ontario.
In 2022, Arnott became the longest-serving member of the Ontario Legislature following the retirement of Jim Wilson and the defeat of Gilles Bisson. He is only member of the legislature who has continuously served since the 1990 Ontario general election and the premiership of Bob Rae. He retired in 2025.