Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response

September 8, 2025

Born and raised in the Town of Coldwater in Simcoe North, Jill Dunlop developed a love and appreciation for rural Ontario, and witnessed firsthand the importance of community and small local businesses, as her grandparents owned Dunlop Plumbing and her parents were actively engaged community members. This inspired her to run as the MPP for Simcoe North in 2018 to advocate for smaller communities, local businesses and the skilled trades, the backbone of Ontario’s economy.

Jill has been the member of provincial parliament for Simcoe North since 2018 and has served as Ontario’s inaugural Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response since March 2025. Prior to being elected, Jill attended Western University, and later joined the faculty of Georgian College.

Additionally, Jill has served as the Minister of Education and the Minister of Colleges and Universities as well as Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues in the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.