Hon. Victor Fedeli, ECO MPP 

The Honourable Victor Fedeli is a lifelong entrepreneur and seasoned public servant who currently serves as Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and as the MPP for Nipissing. Born and raised in North Bay, he founded Fedeli Advertising in his 20s, growing it into a global agency from Northern Ontario. His company was later recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Places to Work.

Vic entered municipal politics in 2003 and served two terms as Mayor of North Bay, where his focus on fiscal discipline and economic development helped restore the city’s financial stability and earn multiple credit rating upgrades from Moody’s Investors Service. In 2011, he was elected to the Ontario Legislature and is now serving his fifth term. Over his provincial career, Vic has held several senior leadership roles, including Interim Leader of the Official Opposition, Minister of Finance, Chair of Cabinet, and Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. He is widely respected for his commitment to job creation, investment attraction, and community building across Ontario.

Vic and his wife Patty live in Corbeil – the birthplace of the Dionne Quintuplets!